Emirates Polar Program Steering Committee

A decree by H.H Sheikh Mansour, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, established the Emirates Polar Program Steering Committee, chaired by H.E. Mariam AlMheiri, Head of International Affairs at the Presidential Court.

The Emirates Polar Program Steering Committee is dedicated to guiding the strategic direction of the Emirates Polar Program, and ensuring its successful implementation by providing oversight, making key recommendations and decisions, and aligning the wider program with core objectives and goals of the United Arab Emirates.

Emirates Polar Program Steering Committee Members

H.E. Mariam AlMheiri

Chair, Emirates Polar Program Steering Committee Chair, International Affairs Office, Presidential Court

H.E. Abdulla Balalaa

Deputy Chair, Emirates Polar Program Steering Committee Assistant Minister for Energy and Sustainability Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

H.E. Huda AlHashimi

Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs

H.E. Dr Abdulla AlMandoos

Director General of the National Center of Meteorology President, World Meteorological Organization

Dr. Khadija Al Faqih

Strategic Expert, Advanced Technology Research Council

Faris Al Mazroeui

Advisor, Presidential Court

Sumaya Aloraifi

Chairman’s Office Director, International Affairs Office, Presidential Court

Wassim Said

Chairman’s Advisor, International Affairs Office, Presidential Court Polar Dialogue Advisory Committee Member