In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today issued a Decree appointing Awad Saghir Al Ketbi as Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Dr. Alawi Alsheikh Ali as Deputy Director-General.

Awad Al Ketbi previously served as Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the Ministry of Health and Prevention. He has held many senior leadership positions in Dubai and has significant management experience spanning over 25 years.

Al Ketbi holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Schiller International University in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Alawi Alsheikh-Ali previously served as the Provost of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) and the founding Dean of MBRU’s College of Medicine. He is a Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist, an accomplished clinician and researcher, and a recognised leader in the field of arrhythmia management and cardiovascular research in the UAE and the Gulf.