Speaker detail

Dr. Hamad Mohamed Al Kaabi

Dr. Hamad Mohamed Al Kaabi is a strategic business and operations leader with over 18 years of professional experience across strategic contracts, government relations, regulatory compliance, business operations, and stakeholder relationship management. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, where his research focused on communication competency, cultural intelligence, virtual team performance, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within multinational corporations. Since joining Masdar City in 2015, Dr. Al Kaabi has held several leadership positions across Accounts and Strategic Contracts, Compliance and Government Relations, and Masdar City Free Zone Client Relations. In his current role, he oversees strategic client relationships and contractual engagements, including contract development, negotiation, renewals, compliance, and coordination with corporate, commercial, operational, and legal stakeholders. His experience also includes developing government engagement strategies, strengthening relationships with government entities and regulators, leading Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) compliance initiatives, and enhancing Free Zone client services and business operations. A significant milestone in his professional journey was being named Overall Winner of the UAE–India Leaders Program, First Cohort (2025–2026). His winning capstone project, Design and Implementation of the Masdar City–India STEM Innovation Corridor, presented a strategic framework to connect Masdar City with India's STEM, startup, research, and investment ecosystems. The initiative explored opportunities for bilateral collaboration across clean energy, artificial intelligence, digital health, smart mobility, space technology, and sustainable urban solutions, with a focus on strategic partnerships, startup soft-landing, technology pilots, joint research, and investment attraction. The project reflects his commitment to innovation, international cooperation, and strengthening economic and knowledge-based partnerships between the UAE and India. Throughout his career, Dr. Al Kaabi has contributed to stakeholder engagement, institutional partnerships, regulatory alignment, and initiatives supporting business growth and operational excellence. His professional expertise encompasses strategic partnerships, contract management, government relations, compliance and risk management, client relationship management, and cross-border collaboration. Dr. Al Kaabi holds a PhD and an EMBA in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Business Administration, and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering. He brings together strategic leadership, academic research, and practical business experience to advance institutional objectives, foster long-term partnerships, and support sustainable growth and innovation.