Sheikh Mohammed appoints new Dubai Municipality chief

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. 10 of 2018, appointing Dawood Al Hajri as the Director-General of Dubai Municipality, DM.
The Decree is valid from the date of issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette.
Sheikh Mohammed expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to Hussain Nasser Lootah for his distinguished service, which has contributed to raising Dubai's position as a global hub and one of the world's fastest growing cities. He described Lootah as a dedicated leader and true patriot, and wished him the best in his future endeavours.
Eng. Dawood Al Hajiri holds a bachelor's degree in urban planning and construction technology from the Eastern University, USA.
In 1993, he started his career in Dubai Municipality as a Town Planning engineer in the Planning Department. He then held several positions in the same field, including the Head of the Planning Section, Director of Planning Department and later went on to become the Assistant Director General of the Municipality for Engineering and Planning Sector in September 2016.
He was also a graduate of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Leadership Development Program and was awarded the Creative Leader Award by the Dubai Government Excellence Program. He is also the President of the Society of Engineers, United Arab Emirates (SOE UAE).
Al Hajiri has represented Dubai Municipality in a large number of conferences and seminars and has extensive experience in planning, investment and urban development.
He has also been member of many committees inside and outside the Municipality, the most important of which are the Board of Directors of the Society of Engineers, the Higher Committee of the Urban Plan of Dubai 2020 as well as the American Association of Urban Planners.
He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Al Nasr Sports Club, as well as the Committee for the allocation of industrial and investment lands in the Municipality, besides his membership in the Committee of Educational Schools.