H.E. Al Hussaini institutional leadership
Institutional Leadership

Governing the Pillars
of UAE Finance

Board-level leadership across the UAE's most consequential financial institutions, shaping governance models and strategic direction.

Governance Portfolio

A Network of Institutional Influence

H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini's institutional leadership extends across a carefully curated portfolio of board positions in some of the UAE's most strategically important financial organizations. Each role represents not merely a position of oversight, but an active engagement in shaping the strategic direction, governance standards, and operational excellence of institutions that collectively form the backbone of the UAE's financial architecture.

His approach to board governance is distinguished by a focus on three principles: strategic alignment with national economic objectives, adherence to international best practices in corporate governance, and the integration of risk management into institutional culture at every level.

Board Roles

Institutional Portfolio

Click each institution to explore the strategic impact and governance approach.

Emirates NBD

Board Member — Leading Banking Group in MENA

Strategic governance role in one of the largest banking groups in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region.

Strategic Impact

As a board member of Emirates NBD, Al Hussaini contributes to the strategic oversight of a banking group with total assets exceeding AED 900 billion. His involvement spans capital allocation decisions, digital banking transformation strategies, risk governance, and the group's expansion into new markets. The role provides a critical link between national financial policy objectives and the operational reality of the banking sector.

900B+

AED Total Assets

13+

Countries

14M+

Customers

Emirates Islamic Bank

Board Member — Islamic Finance Leadership

Contributing to the governance of one of the UAE's largest Islamic financial institutions, advancing Sharia-compliant banking innovation.

Strategic Impact

Emirates Islamic Bank represents the growing significance of Islamic finance in the global financial system. Al Hussaini's board role supports the institution's mission to deliver innovative Sharia-compliant financial products while maintaining the highest standards of governance. His involvement helps bridge conventional and Islamic finance governance frameworks, contributing to the UAE's position as a global hub for Islamic banking and finance.

Emaar Malls

Board Member — Real Estate & Retail

Providing strategic oversight to one of the world's largest retail and entertainment destination operators.

Strategic Impact

Emaar Malls Group operates some of the most iconic retail and entertainment destinations globally, including The Dubai Mall. Al Hussaini's board involvement brings financial governance expertise to an entity that plays a significant role in the UAE's tourism and retail economy, ensuring that strategic decisions align with broader economic diversification objectives.

Federal Tax Authority

Board Member — Tax Policy & Administration

Guiding the development and implementation of the UAE's progressive tax framework and fiscal modernization agenda.

Strategic Impact

The Federal Tax Authority is at the forefront of one of the most significant fiscal transformations in UAE history. Al Hussaini's board role provides direct input into the design and implementation of the corporate tax regime, VAT optimization, and the development of digital tax administration systems. His dual perspective as both a board member and the Minister of State for Financial Affairs ensures seamless coordination between tax policy design and implementation.

VAT Implementation

2018 — Ongoing

Corporate Tax

2023 — Ongoing

Emirates Investment Authority

Board Member — Sovereign Wealth Management

Overseeing the strategic investment of sovereign wealth to secure long-term prosperity for the UAE and its citizens.

Strategic Impact

The Emirates Investment Authority is the UAE's federal sovereign wealth fund, tasked with managing and investing the country's surplus financial reserves. Al Hussaini's board position involves strategic decisions on asset allocation, risk management frameworks, and the alignment of investment strategies with national development priorities. His contribution ensures that sovereign wealth is deployed in ways that generate sustainable returns while supporting the UAE's broader economic transformation goals.

Governance Philosophy

Excellence in Institutional Governance

Across all his institutional roles, Al Hussaini applies a consistent governance philosophy built on transparency, strategic alignment, and accountability. He advocates for governance structures that are not merely compliant with regulations, but that actively drive institutional performance and stakeholder value.

Key elements of this approach include the establishment of clear strategic priorities, the implementation of robust risk management frameworks, the promotion of ethical conduct at all organizational levels, and the use of data-driven decision-making in boardrooms.

This governance philosophy has contributed to measurable improvements across the institutions he oversees — from stronger financial performance and enhanced regulatory compliance to improved ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) metrics.

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Strategic Alignment

Ensuring every institutional decision connects directly to measurable national and organizational objectives.

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Risk Intelligence

Embedding comprehensive risk assessment into every layer of organizational decision-making.

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Transparent Reporting

Maintaining the highest standards of financial disclosure and stakeholder communication.

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Digital Transformation

Championing technology integration to enhance institutional efficiency and customer experience.