Sana Suhail

HE Sana Suhail is the Director General of Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority established in July 2019, her role included the institutional setup and ECD strategy activation, prior to that she held the post of the Undersecretary, at the Ministry of Community Development from 20th April 2016, a federal entity that is responsible of social and community development sector in UAE, primarily developing and delivering policies, programs and services for all segments forming the society in the social context. Prior to that she served at the General Secretariat of UAE Cabinet as Assistant General Secretary – Policy and Communication from July 2013, Her post included directing the sector and its three arms: the Government Policies, the Special Projects and the Government Communication Office. Prior to joining the General Secretariat of the Cabinet, Her Excellency Suhail held several key government positions at federal and local levels. Between 2011 and 2013, she was the Assistant Deputy Minister for Supporting Services at the Ministry of Public Works, where she supervised the ministry's institutional development plans and developed organizational units including the Customer Services Center. Between 2003 and 2010, Her Excellency held the post of the Assistant Secretary General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, where she contributed in the initiation and implementation of various projects in the Emirate of Dubai. She worked on developing a government communication system, a sectorial committee-based approach and a pre-planned agenda for Dubai's Executive Council. Additionally, Her Excellency headed the Business Support Unit at The Executive Office of the Dubai Ruler, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and played a key role at the establishment phase as a member of the core team, she led and participated in the launch of several projects. She holds a Master degree in Advanced Studies in Children’s Rights from University of Geneva, and a Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy from Zayed University.

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