Amna Hamood Obaid Al Suwaidi

Amna Hamood Obaid Al Suwaidi was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Future Resources Sector at the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) in 2025, following Executive Council Resolution No. 91 of 2025 issued by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The appointment positions her at the forefront of DGHR's efforts to develop strategic frameworks for UAE federal and government agencies to adapt human capital policies to the rapid pace of digitalization and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into HR functions.

Al Suwaidi holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from United Arab Emirates University (1989-1992), providing a strong foundation in organizational management. She is recognized as a key government HR leader and participated in panel discussions on HR best practices at the Dubai Government Human Resources Forum, reflecting her prominence in shaping the emirate's human resources strategy.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer, Future Resources Sector at Dubai Government Human Resources Department (2025–present)
• Director of Policies and Programs Support Department, Dubai Government Human Resources Department
• Director, Department of Human Resource Planning at Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) (2012–2016)
• Senior Manager, Talent Management at Dubai Customs (2010–2012)
• Director of Human Resources at Dubai Health Authority
• Senior roles at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)

What Amna Hamood Obaid Al Suwaidi could bring to her CEO role at DGHR's Future Resources Sector: Drawing on her extensive background spanning Dubai Health Authority, Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, Dubai Customs, and the Roads and Transport Authority, Al Suwaidi brings deep expertise in organizational transformation, talent management, and government HR modernization. Her career demonstrates consistent success in performance management, personnel management, employee relations, and talent management. In leading the Future Resources Sector, she is positioned to spearhead the deployment of smart HR systems and AI-enabled solutions to elevate HR management standards, including AI-powered platforms for recruitment, human capital analytics, and workforce planning, while advancing Dubai's vision of becoming a global leader in smart government services.