National Experts Program Reveals Mentors for Fourth Cohort
(MENAFN- Golin MENA) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 02, 2025:
The National Experts Program (NEP) has unveiled the list of mentors participating in its fourth cohort. Developed in 2019 under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, NEP is a launchpad for Emirati experts who strive to play a leading role in the transformation of future-growth sectors aligned with the UAE’s national priorities.
The 25 mentors bring leadership expertise from across government and business, including the UAE Cabinet. Together, they will provide NEP experts with guidance on career progression and strategic insights to support their development.
His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs' Families Affairs at the Presidential Court, continues to provide strategic guidance to ensure that NEP remains closely aligned with the nation’s evolving priorities. His Highness emphasized the importance of investing in human capital and developing a generation of sector experts capable of driving sustainable progress across national priority sectors.
His Highness affirmed that NEP plays a vital role in supplying national sectors with the expertise and capabilities required to meet the country’s strategic goals, ensuring long-term development and meeting the growing demand for Emirati talent in fields of national interest.
From its inception, NEP has worked to empower Emirati experts across emerging and future-focused sectors. The program reflects the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership in preparing a new generation of national experts to meet the country’s aspirations across all critical areas.
H.E. Ahmad Talib Al Shamsi, Director of the National Experts Program, also highlighted the importance of the program in nurturing homegrown talent, fostering national expertise, and boosting the UAE’s competitive edge both locally and globally.
The list of mentors includes some of the most prominent names from the UAE’s public and private sectors, including:
H.E. Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to His Highness the President of the UAE and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University; H.E. Dr. Sultan Bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; H.E. Sarah Bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of Education; H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism; H.E. Dr. Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment; H.E. Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention; H.E. Maryam Bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary General of The UAE Cabinet; H.E. Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs; H.E. Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability; H.E. Omran Sharaf, UAE Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology; H.E. Eng. Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency; H.E. Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Dubai Media Council and Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office; H.E. Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Director-General, Community Development Authority Dubai; H.E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Executive Managing Director of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN); H.E. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO, Dubai Future Foundation; Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO, Technology Innovation Institute. H.E. Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, EDGE Group; Jasim Husain Thabet, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA); H.E. Badr Jafar, Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy, UAE; Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group Chief Executive Officer, Aldar Properties; Shaista Asif, Group Chief Executive Officer, PureHealth; Peng Xiao, Group CEO, G42; Dr. Andrew Jackson, Group Chief AI Officer, G42.
The mentors will work with a cohort that is distinguished by the high academic calibre of its participants, with 24% holding doctoral degrees and 76% holding master’s degrees. The experts represent a wide range of priority national sectors, including: culture and identity, energy and renewables, economic development, education, mobility and logistics, foreign affairs, financial services, the UAE Cabinet, digital government innovation, sustainability, space and cyber, satellite technology, advanced defense technology, security, media, community development and social services, biodiversity, Advanced Sciences and the Future Economy, technology and innovation, real estate development and investment, artificial intelligence, health and well-being, food security, water innovation, and philanthropy.
The National Experts Program (NEP) has unveiled the list of mentors participating in its fourth cohort. Developed in 2019 under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, NEP is a launchpad for Emirati experts who strive to play a leading role in the transformation of future-growth sectors aligned with the UAE’s national priorities.
The 25 mentors bring leadership expertise from across government and business, including the UAE Cabinet. Together, they will provide NEP experts with guidance on career progression and strategic insights to support their development.
His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs' Families Affairs at the Presidential Court, continues to provide strategic guidance to ensure that NEP remains closely aligned with the nation’s evolving priorities. His Highness emphasized the importance of investing in human capital and developing a generation of sector experts capable of driving sustainable progress across national priority sectors.
His Highness affirmed that NEP plays a vital role in supplying national sectors with the expertise and capabilities required to meet the country’s strategic goals, ensuring long-term development and meeting the growing demand for Emirati talent in fields of national interest.
From its inception, NEP has worked to empower Emirati experts across emerging and future-focused sectors. The program reflects the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership in preparing a new generation of national experts to meet the country’s aspirations across all critical areas.
H.E. Ahmad Talib Al Shamsi, Director of the National Experts Program, also highlighted the importance of the program in nurturing homegrown talent, fostering national expertise, and boosting the UAE’s competitive edge both locally and globally.
The list of mentors includes some of the most prominent names from the UAE’s public and private sectors, including:
H.E. Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to His Highness the President of the UAE and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University; H.E. Dr. Sultan Bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; H.E. Sarah Bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of Education; H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism; H.E. Dr. Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment; H.E. Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention; H.E. Maryam Bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary General of The UAE Cabinet; H.E. Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs; H.E. Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability; H.E. Omran Sharaf, UAE Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology; H.E. Eng. Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency; H.E. Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Dubai Media Council and Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office; H.E. Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Director-General, Community Development Authority Dubai; H.E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Executive Managing Director of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN); H.E. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO, Dubai Future Foundation; Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO, Technology Innovation Institute. H.E. Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, EDGE Group; Jasim Husain Thabet, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA); H.E. Badr Jafar, Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy, UAE; Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group Chief Executive Officer, Aldar Properties; Shaista Asif, Group Chief Executive Officer, PureHealth; Peng Xiao, Group CEO, G42; Dr. Andrew Jackson, Group Chief AI Officer, G42.
The mentors will work with a cohort that is distinguished by the high academic calibre of its participants, with 24% holding doctoral degrees and 76% holding master’s degrees. The experts represent a wide range of priority national sectors, including: culture and identity, energy and renewables, economic development, education, mobility and logistics, foreign affairs, financial services, the UAE Cabinet, digital government innovation, sustainability, space and cyber, satellite technology, advanced defense technology, security, media, community development and social services, biodiversity, Advanced Sciences and the Future Economy, technology and innovation, real estate development and investment, artificial intelligence, health and well-being, food security, water innovation, and philanthropy.
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