12 UAE Government Learning and Development Leaders
- Jonno White
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Last updated 15 August 2026.
Learning and development in government is not only about courses. It is about helping people build the judgement, confidence and practical skills to serve well in a changing environment.
This list brings together senior public-sector leaders in the United Arab Emirates whose current work connects with talent, learning, leadership development, skills or human capital.
Meet the leaders.
1. Abdulla Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi
Director-General, Dubai Government Human Resources Department.
Abdulla Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi is Director-General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, which signed a 2025 agreement with Digital Dubai covering capacity building and human resources development.
2. Muna Buhumaid
Chief Executive Officer, Future Resources Sector, Dubai Government Human Resources Department.
Muna Buhumaid is Chief Executive Officer of the Future Resources Sector at Dubai Government Human Resources Department, and an official 2025 update placed her in talent intelligence training for 100 government HR professionals.
3. Faisal bin Butti Al Mheiri
Director-General, Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.
Faisal bin Butti Al Mheiri is Director-General of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, whose 2026 Jahiz programme work connects federal employees with future-focused skills and continuous learning.
4. Ibrahim Nassir
Undersecretary, Department of Government Enablement, Abu Dhabi.
Ibrahim Nassir is Undersecretary at Abu Dhabi's Department of Government Enablement, with the department's leadership page connecting his remit with people investment and specialised skills.
5. Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab
Chairman, Department of Government Enablement, Abu Dhabi.
Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab is Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Department of Government Enablement, which describes the current human resources framework as supporting career development and capability.
6. Abdulla Khalfan
Acting Director, Human Resources, Dubai Municipality.
Abdulla Khalfan is Acting Director of Human Resources at Dubai Municipality, which linked its Future Talents programme to practical skills and national talent development.
7. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori
Director-General, Digital Dubai.
Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori is Director-General of Digital Dubai, whose AI+ programme aims to train 50,000 Dubai Government employees and includes a leadership track.
8. Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi
Director-General, Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department.
Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi is Director-General of Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, which launched a programme with MBRSG to prepare 60 young government leaders.
9. Butti Abdullah Al Jumairi
Executive Director, Corporate Support Sector, Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department.
Butti Abdullah Al Jumairi is Executive Director of the Corporate Support Sector at the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, and is named in the same programme for 60 young government leaders.
10. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori
Chairman, Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai.
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori is Chairman of Dubai's Emirati Human Resources Development Council, which set a Dubai Ambition goal to train and develop 20,000 Emirati students and graduates.
11. Khaled Al Nuaimi
Acting Director, Federal Youth Foundation.
Khaled Al Nuaimi is Acting Director of the Federal Youth Foundation, with official programme material connecting his work with youth skills and responsibility.
12. Mohammed Al Ghaffari
Executive Director, Human Resources Division, Dubai Customs.
Mohammed Al Ghaffari is Executive Director of the Human Resources Division at Dubai Customs, whose Dubai Logistics Academy provides a practical learning environment for specialist capability.
A practical takeaway.
The common thread is practical capability. The strongest public-sector learning work connects a clear future need with a real pathway for people to practise, lead and improve.
If your organisation is thinking about leadership, culture or practical capability, I would love to hear what you are working on.
You can email jonno@consultclarity.org with a little context and I will reply in writing.