Dr. Shamma Al Malek is the Director of Strategy Development at the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE). She has more than 15 years’ experience in the UAE energy sector incorporating leadership positions and successful delivery of pioneering projects.

Dr. Shamma has played an important role in Abu Dhabi energy sector’s growth and performance through strategic initiatives such as sector restructuring, digital transformation, human resources, and the Abu Dhabi Excellence Award in addition to committee and board memberships related to environment, and climate change, as well as independent water and electricity producers.

Dr. Shamma earned her PhD in chemical engineering from Swansea University, UK. She has published more than 15 academic papers in international journals and conferences. She received many awards and certificates including the Rashid Award for Academic Excellence and Al Owais Award for Creativity.

She has made a valuable contribution towards the development UAE net zero strategy 2050, Water Strategy 2036, UAE Energy Strategy 2050, National Determined Contribution (NDC) and Long-Term Strategy (LTS).