Ministry Leadership

His Excellency Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini is the Minister of State for Financial Affairs with mandate of managing the strategic direction and financial policies, to achieve the strategic objectives of the ministry and to maintain the interests of the UAE at local and international levels. H.E. brings over 25 years of experience in several economic sectors, including finance, insurance, real estate, telecommunications and retail.

H.E. serves on the board of several entities. For instance, H.E. is the Chairman of Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB). H.E. is also the Vice Chairman of the Federal Tax Authority, a Board member of Emirates NBD Bank P.J.S.C., Emirates Islamic Bank P.J.S.C., and Dubai Real Estate Corporation (wasl).

Previously, H.E. held membership in several other boards of directors, adding to his professional record. He was the Chairman of The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) and the Chairman of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co.(du) and Chairman of Emaar Malls, and has also served as a member of the boards of Emirates Telecommunications Corporation, Maroc Telecom, Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily), and DenizBank in Turkey. Additionally, H.E. led and overseen a number of mergers & acquisitions and financing operations during his active participation in the committees of the institutions and entities he was involved with.

H.E. Al Hussaini holds a Master’s degree in International Business from Webster University in Geneva, Switzerland.

His Excellency Younis Haji AlKhoori is the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, overseeing the management of the UAE's general budget, revenues, and financial operations. His duties extend to developing and diversifying financial resources and formulating financial policies. He also manages the UAE's financial relations with significant regional and international bodies, including the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

In addition to his role at the Ministry of Finance, H.E. AlKhoori is a member of several prestigious boards, such as the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE, the Federal Tax Authority, the Government Financial Policy Coordination Council, the UAE Gender Balance Council, and the Board of Directors of the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA).

Before his tenure at the Ministry of Finance, H.E. AlKhoori held various leadership positions at the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). These roles have enriched his expertise in annual budget planning and the strategic oversight of IT, HR, communications, and excellence programs. He also represents the UAE in numerous regional and international financial institutions.

H.E. Younis Haji AlKhoori is well-educated, holding a BS in Computer Engineering from Boston University, and a Master of Engineering Management from Northwestern University, as well as a Bachelor in Executive Management from Harvard Business School.