WJC Jewish Diplomatic Corps builds bridges in the UAE

H.E. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi currently serves as the first chairman of the International Steering Board of Hedayah, the International Center of Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism, based in Abu Dhabi. He is also the founder and chairman of the World Council of Muslim Communities. Furthermore, Al Nuaimi is a founding member of the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies and the first secretary general of the Muslim Council of Elders. Al Nuaimi is also the founder and chairman of Al-Majal Media and the editor-in-chief of Al-Ain News Portal, a comprehensive Arab news portal. Additionally, he is the founder of 7D News based in London, covering international news. As a pioneer of educational reform and policy in the UAE, Al Nuaimi served as the chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University and the chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge in his capacity as a member of the Executive Council of the Government of Abu Dhabi.

HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi was appointed the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, following the new UAE Government structure in July 2020, and has been assigned a file to attract the best talents and competencies to serve the strategic direction of the UAE. HE also oversees the development of non-oil foreign trade sectors and the expansion of global partnerships, in addition to enhancing the investment climate in the country, in order to cement its position as a major business destination at the regional and global levels.

He had held the position of Minister of Climate Change and Environment previously, during which he supervised the implementation of the UAE's strategies locally, advancing environment and climate actions. He also led the country’s efforts in limiting and adapting to the repercussions of climate change at the global level, while also focussing on the preservation of the UAE’s biodiversity through the development and implementation of a set of effective policies and measures.

Prior to assuming his ministerial position, HE Al Zeyoudi served as the permanent representative of the UAE to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Director of the Department of Energy Affairs and Climate Change at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

He began his career as a petroleum engineer at the Abu Dhabi Marine Area Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) before moving to the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), where he worked on the development of renewable energy technologies and solutions. He has played a major role in the UAE’s successful diplomatic campaign in 2009 to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in the capital, Abu Dhabi.

HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi holds a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tulsa; a Master's degree in Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT); a Master's degree in Project Management from the British University in Dubai; and a PhD in Strategy, Program and Project Management from SKEMA Business School in France.

H.E. Yousef Al Obaidli is the director-general of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi and the director-general of the Founder’s Memorial for the late Sheikh Zayed, founding father of the United Arab Emirates. Al Obaidli has been the face of cultural tourism in the UAE; he has managed crucial cultural destinations across Abu Dhabi, under the umbrella of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs. Al Obaidli was born in Abu Dhabi. He received his doctorate in business administration from the United Arab Emirates University.

HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan is the Minister of Tolerance, which was announced in October 2017. His Excellency joined the Federal Government in 1992. He held several positions in the Federal Government including the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Minister of Education and the Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development.

Majid Al Sarrah has an experience of 20 years working in various public and private sectors. he holds a bachelor degree in law and economics, he continued his academic endeavor by attaining his master degree in international business and a master degree in public policy, in addition to a master degree in international law, as well as a doctorate degree in economics and policy and he is doing his second doctorate in business administration at the moment.

Majid is an expert in public policy who was certified from London school of economics and he worked on various policy advising projects both in public and private sectors in the UAE that enhances the public policies towards sustainability and prosperity.

He conducted various research projects in social and economic sustainability, as well as international legal matters, he is an expert in aviation law and air transport and contributed to a lot of related legislation regarding regulating aviation matters.

Majid is a co-founder and board member of Sharaka which is an organization promoting peace and building ties between people.

Loay Academy aims to bridge the gap between the West and the Arab world. Since the Abraham Accords were signed, he started focusing more on Israel, Jewish, and Arab relations and educating all sides.