Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani as Director General of Abu Dhabi Media Office. The appointment places Al Hosani at the helm of the emirate's central media entity, which is responsible for coordinating Abu Dhabi's media strategy, aligning government communications and overseeing the regulation and licensing of media activities.

Al Hosani brings more than 20 years' combined experience in strategic planning and financial management across multiple sectors, including tourism, culture, media, technology and finance. Al Hosani has served as Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, where he has been responsible for helping shape policy and strategy across tourism, culture, heritage and the creative industries. Since his appointment as Undersecretary DCT Abu Dhabi, he has ensured the continued growth of the emirate's culture and tourism sectors by spearheading numerous globally recognised innovations, as well as digital transformation initiatives.

Career History

• Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (December 2020 – present)
• Acting Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (January 2020 – December 2020)
• Executive Director of the Support Services Sector at DCT Abu Dhabi (2016 – 2020)
• Chief Financial Officer at Advanced Integrated Systems (2010 – 2016)
• Acting Head of Finance and Administration Affairs at Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Company (2005 – 2010)
• Senior Accountant at Abu Dhabi Media Company (2000 – 2005)

Education

Al Hosani holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Abu Dhabi's Higher Colleges of Technology.

What Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani could bring to Director General of Abu Dhabi Media Office

Al Hosani's transition to lead Abu Dhabi Media Office leverages his deep expertise in government communications and strategic coordination. Having shaped policy across tourism, culture and creative industries while managing large organizational transformations at DCT Abu Dhabi, he brings proven capabilities in managing complex ecosystems and digital initiatives. His 25+ year track record spanning media, finance, technology and government administration positions him to advance the Media Office's mandate of coordinating Abu Dhabi's media strategy and regulating the creative media ecosystem at a critical juncture of digital and communications expansion.