H.E. Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi

H.E. Mohammad Alhawi serves as the Undersecretary at the Ministry of Investment. In his capacity, he collaborates with the Minister to plan and execute strategies aimed at enhancing the UAE’s status as a global investment hub. The Ministry is dedicated to increasing foreign direct investments by enhancing the regulatory framework for investors and fostering international partnerships through the establishment of investment corridors to diversify and grow the country’s knowledge-based economy.

Previously, he held the position of Director of Economic Development at The Executive Council, where he focused on shaping Dubai’s economic policies and strategies in collaboration with public- and private-sector stakeholders. He also chaired the Economic Team, dedicated to boosting Dubai’s economic competitiveness.

Before joining The Executive Council, Alhawi served at Mubadala as Vice President in the Technology Manufacturing & Mining Platform, leading international investment consortia involved in multibillion-dollar infrastructure projects. He was also responsible for shaping the Research and Development strategy for the world’s fifth-largest aluminum company.

Throughout his career, Alhawi has held various key positions at the Prime Minister’s Office and The Executive Office, which helped him acquire valuable insights into the development and implementation of high-level government initiatives and policies. His track record highlights exceptional negotiation and crisis-management skills, as well as an ability to nurture interpersonal relationships, which are key to achieving strategic institutional objectives.

H.E. Mohammad Alhawi graduated in Mathematics from Imperial College London, and obtained a Master’s degree in Computer Science from University College London.