H.H. Sheikh Mohammed appoints new Director-General of DHA

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has issued a decree appointing new officials to lead the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

Awad Saghir Al Ketbi has been named as Director-General, while Dr. Alawi Alsheikh Ali is the new Deputy Director-General.

Al Ketbi previously served as Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the Ministry of Health and Prevention. He has held many senior leadership positions in Dubai and has significant management experience spanning over 25 years.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Schiller International University in the United Kingdom. 

Dr. Alawi Alsheikh Ali previously served as the Provost of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) and the founding Dean of MBRU’s College of Medicine.

He is a Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist, an accomplished clinician and researcher, and a recognized leader in the field of arrhythmia management and cardiovascular research in the UAE and the Gulf.

Dr. Alsheikh Ali earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and further received two Master of Science degrees, the first in Applied Physiology from Boston University (USA) and the second in Clinical Research from Tufts University (USA).

He is among the few physicians in the Gulf region to become triple-boarded by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of #Dubai @HHShkMohd issues decree appointing Awad Saghir Al Ketbi as Director General of the @DHA_Dubai and Dr. Alawi Alsheikh Ali as Deputy Director General. pic.twitter.com/ba5nSTxsTu

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 24, 2021

.@HHShkMohd believes in the importance of involving the youth to help steer and revitalize Dubai Government operations, with complete confidence in the ability of our young national talents to bear this responsibility.

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) January 24, 2021

His Excellency @HumaidQutami is one of the most sincere and devoted people of this nation. We thank him for his vast efforts and contributions over the years that will forever remain appreciated and we wish him continued success.

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) January 24, 2021