Dr Sabaa Salem Mohammed Salem Al Kaabi

Dr. Sabaa Salem Mohammed Salem Al Kaabi is an expert in Islamic jurisprudence and contemporary social issues, recently formalized as Secretary-General of the UAE Council for Fatwa by presidential decree. His appointment as Secretary-General formalizes the acting role he held and highlights his extensive expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and fatwa experience.

Dr. Al Kaabi holds a doctorate in Islamic jurisprudence and contemporary societal issues from Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, as well as a master's degree in the characteristics of Islamic legal discourse. His academic credentials position him as a thought leader in Islamic legal methodology and contemporary religious discourse.

Career History

• Secretary-General, UAE Council for Fatwa (2026–present)
• Acting Secretary-General and Director of Fatwa Competencies Department, UAE Council for Fatwa
• Multiple positions within UAE Council for Fatwa and General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments

Throughout his career, Dr. Al Kaabi has maintained extensive experience in issuing fatwas, preaching, religious and academic fields. What Dr. Al Kaabi could bring to his formal role as Secretary-General: His substantial background in fatwa issuance, religious discourse, and academic work positions him to modernize the Council's approach to contemporary Islamic jurisprudence, particularly in addressing 21st-century social challenges through informed, scholarly Islamic legal analysis. His doctorate specifically focused on contemporary societal issues suggests an orientation toward bridging classical Islamic law with evolving community needs.