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'''Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi''' ({{Lang-ar|محمد بن عبدالله القرقاوي}}) is the Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the ] and the Chairman of the Executive Office of Sheikh ], in the Government of ]. He leads the development of the UAE Federal Government Strategy. '''Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi''' ({{Langx|ar|محمد بن عبدالله القرقاوي}}; born 1963, Dubai) is an Emirati politician who is the minister of cabinet affairs of the ] and the chairman of the Executive Office of Sheikh ], in the government of ].


== Early life == == Early life ==
Al Gergawi was born in Dubai in 1963. His father, Abdulla Ali Al Gergawi, was a merchant in the city. He completed his primary and secondary school education in the emirate and attained a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington D.C. roundtable luncheon w/Dubai Dept. of Economic Development delegation |publisher=U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council |url=http://usuaebusiness.org/events/event/washington-d-c-roundtable-luncheon-wdubai-dept-of-economic-development-delegation/ |access-date=2015-10-15}}{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Al Gergawi was born in Dubai in 1963. His father, Abdulla Ali Al Gergawi, was a merchant in the city. He completed his primary and secondary school education in the emirate and attained a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington D.C. roundtable luncheon w/Dubai Dept. of Economic Development delegation |publisher=U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council |url=http://usuaebusiness.org/events/event/washington-d-c-roundtable-luncheon-wdubai-dept-of-economic-development-delegation/ |access-date=15 October 2015}}{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


== Political career == == Political career ==
Al Gergawi was the chairman of ] until March 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fortune.com/2017/02/25/dubai-holding-chairman-al-gergawi/|title=Mohammed Abdullah al-Gergawi Departs Dubai Holding For Government Role|first=|agency=Reuters|website=Fortune}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mohammad Al Gergawi: The man behind the success of Dubai & Inc. |url=https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/Mohammad_Al_Gergawi_The_man_behind_the_success_of_Dubai__Inc-ZAWYA20170227113404/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227141127/https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/Mohammad_Al_Gergawi_The_man_behind_the_success_of_Dubai__Inc-ZAWYA20170227113404/ |archive-date=27 February 2017 |website=zawya.com |publisher=}}</ref> Through Dubai Holding, Al Gergawi helped envision and launch ], ], ], and Family Entertainment and New Media.


In 2007, Al Gergawi was appointed Chairman of the ].<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOdF11H86iE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/nOdF11H86iE |archive-date=13 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=أخبار الإمارات - محمد القرقاوي: مبادرة صناع الأمل تهدف إلى صنع الأمل في كل مدينة عربية|author=أخبار الإمارات (Akhbar Al Emarat)|publisher=|date=17 May 2017|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He is the Secretary General of the ], a charitable foundation that consolidates the philanthropic initiatives undertaken by ]. In addition to his ministerial duties, he holds several positions, including: Chairman of the Executive Office of Dubai; Chairman of the ] (WGS); Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF); Chairman of the ] and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi {{!}} World Government Summit |url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/about/leadership/mohammad-abdullah-al-gergawi |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=World Government Summit - Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi |language=en}}</ref>
Al Gergawi's career started in 1987, where he joined the ] in the UAE. In 1988, he worked in the Ministry of Finance in the United Arab Emirates. Since 1989, he has worked in various roles for the Dubai Municipality. He was appointed as a Board Member in the newly formed ] in 1997. ]


=== Minister of Cabinet Affairs (2006–Present) ===
In 1999, Al Gergawi was appointed the Director General of ], which was later absorbed under the newly formed Dubai Technology, E-Commerce and Media Freezone Authority, which later became ], all of which were headed by Al Gergawi. In 2001, Al Gergawi became a board member in the Emirates Media Incorporated Company. Al Gergawi was the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Dubai Media Forum and a founding chairman of ]. In 2002, he launched ], a health services cluster in the city of Dubai, and ], a federal financial free zone.
On 11 February 2006, UAE President ] issued a presidential decree appointing the new UAE cabinet, which included Al Gergawi as Minister of Cabinet Affairs, making the development of the UAE's Federal Government Strategy part of his responsibilities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 October 2006 |title=Urgent: Khalifa approves new cabinet |url=https://wam.ae/en/details/1395227582746 |access-date=15 May 2024 |website=wam}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=MoCA |first=U. A. E. |title=His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi |url=https://www.moca.gov.ae/en/about/our-leadership/his-excellency-mohammad-al-gergawi |access-date=15 May 2024 |website=moca.gov.ae}}</ref>


== Strategic projects in the Emirate of Dubai ==
Al Gergawi was appointed Chairman of the Executive Office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mediaoffice.ae/en/media-center/news/20/2/2017/dubaix10.aspx|title=Dubai implements Mohammed bin Rashid's directions to propel the city 10 years ahead of others|date=20 February 2017|publisher=}}</ref> In 2003, Al Gergawi managed the Dubai Strategy Forum. The Forum was renamed the ] in 2006, in which it marks an annual gathering that takes place on December of every year.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum assigned him to plan and implement a number of projects and initiatives launched by Dubai, including: ], ], ], ], ], Mohammed bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development and ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=User |date=2021-08-26 |title=Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi {{!}} Biography & Facts |url=https://blog.uaehumanjourney.com/2021/08/26/get-to-know-mohammad-bin-abdullah-al-gergawi/ |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=blog.uaehumanjourney.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Higher education activity ==
In 2003, Al Gergawi became the first Secretary-General of the Executive Council of the Government of Dubai.
Mohammed Al Gergawi has held several positions in a number of academic institutions, including membership in the ] Council and the Board of Trustees of ]. He is also an honorary fellow at the ],<ref>{{Cite web |last=User |date=2021-04-16 |title=Mohammad Al Gergawi UAE Minister Biography |url=https://blog.uaehumanjourney.com/2021/04/16/biography-of-mohammad-al-gergawi/ |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=blog.uaehumanjourney.com |language=en-US}}</ref> a member of the International Advisory Board at the ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-25 |title=HE Mohammed AlGergawi |url=https://www.aub.edu.lb/AboutUs/iac/Pages/MohammedAlGergawi.aspx |access-date=2024-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125144719/https://www.aub.edu.lb/AboutUs/iac/Pages/MohammedAlGergawi.aspx |archive-date=25 November 2021 }}</ref> a member of the Supreme Council of the ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Defense College Sitemap |url=https://www.ndc.ac.ae/en/sitemap |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=www.ndc.ac.ae}}</ref> and the founding president of the ] in 2005.<ref name=":0" />


== Media contributions ==
] was founded in 2004 and Al Gergawi was appointed its Chief Executive Officer. Al Gergawi was the Chairman of the company until March 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fortune.com/2017/02/25/dubai-holding-chairman-al-gergawi/|title=Mohammed Abdullah al-Gergawi Departs Dubai Holding For Government Role|first=|last=Reuters|website=Fortune}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/Mohammad_Al_Gergawi_The_man_behind_the_success_of_Dubai__Inc-ZAWYA20170227113404/|title=Mohammad Al Gergawi: The man behind the success of Dubai & Inc.|publisher=}}</ref> Through Dubai Holding, Al Gergawi helped envision and launch ], ], ], and Family Entertainment and New Media.
In the late 1990s, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum tasked Mohammed Al Gergawi with transforming Dubai into a global media hub, and from here a group of media projects were launched that Al Gergawi supervised the establishment of, including: ], the ], the ], the ], and the ].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=User |date=2021-08-26 |title=Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi {{!}} Biography & Facts |url=https://blog.uaehumanjourney.com/2021/08/26/get-to-know-mohammad-bin-abdullah-al-gergawi/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=blog.uaehumanjourney.com |language=en-US}}</ref> As part of his responsibilities as former Vice Chairman of the Federal National Media Council, he implemented and followed up on a number of initiatives and plans to support local media.<ref name=":1" />
=== Minister of Cabinet Affairs & the Future (2006–Present) ===
On the 11th of February 2006, The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh ], issued a presidential decree appointing the new cabinet of the United Arab Emirates. The cabinet included Mohammad Al Gergawi as Minister of Cabinet Affairs, who was responsible for the development of the UAE's Federal Government Strategy and overseeing its overall delivery and performance. One of the first positions that Al Gergawi held as Minister was the deputy chairman of the Ministerial Council for Services, under the leadership of Sheikh ].


Within Dubai Holding, he led the efforts to establish the ] "AMG", the Arab Radio Network, the newspaper ], ], and ].<ref name=":1" /> In 2014, he managed the establishment of the Arab Social Media Award, in addition to chairing the organizing committee of the Social Media Influencers Summit.<ref name=":1" /> In recognition of the city's role in developing and advancing the media sector at the regional and global levels, the Council of Arab Information Ministers selected Dubai to become the Capital of Arab Media for the year 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dubai selected as 2020 'Capital of Arab Media' |url=https://www.wam.ae/en/article/hszr8vdc-dubai-selected-2020-capital-arab-media}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates Post Shop {{!}} Dubai Capital of Arab Media 2020 |url=https://www.emiratespostshop.ae/shop/dubai-capital-of-arab-media-2020/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Emirates Post Shop |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Other Roles ===


In 2007, Al Gergawi was appointed Chairman of the ].<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOdF11H86iE|title=أخبار الإمارات - محمد القرقاوي: مبادرة صناع الأمل تهدف إلى صنع الأمل في كل مدينة عربية|author=أخبار الإمارات (Akhbar Al Emarat)|publisher=|date=17 May 2017|via=YouTube}}</ref> He is the Secretary General of the ], a charitable foundation that consolidates the philanthropic initiatives undertaken by ].
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== In popular media ==
===Articles===
* (''Popular Science'', 2017)
* (''The Wall Street Journal'', 2017)
* (''The Indian Express'', 2017)
* (''Foreign Policy'', 2016)
* (''TechCrunch'', 2016)
* (''Futurism'', 2016)
* (''CNET'', 2016)
* (''The Korea Times'', 2016)
* (''CNS News'', 2015)
* (''AlArabiya'', 2014)
* (''Time Magazine'', 2006)
]

===Interviews===
* {{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOdF11H86iE |title=The Story of Arab HopeMakers |publisher=Akhbar Al Emarat|date=May 17, 2017}}
* {{cite web |url=http://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2017/02/14/dubai-looks-to-future-with-new-museum-becky-anderson.cnn |title=Dubai looks to the future with new museum |publisher=CNN |date=February 14, 2017}}
* {{cite web |url=https://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2014/02/11/t-ts-uae-drone-delivery.cnnmoney/index.html |title=Dubai tests drones for government delivery |publisher=CNN |date=February 11, 2014}}

===Speeches and Panels===
* {{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5CNn9srY2U |title=Head to Head Keynote Interview: The next 50 years |publisher=GMIS: Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit |date=April 18, 2017}}
* {{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCoFKUJ_8Yo |title=A Conversation With Elon Musk |publisher=World Government Summit |date=February 13, 2017}}
* {{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql6cP6qKf2Y |title=Dubai 2016 - Press Conference with Mohammad Al Gergawi |publisher=World Economic Forum |date=November 14, 2016}}
* {{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGR7B3CPrLw |title=Future & Hope |publisher=Mashable Experiential |date=October 5, 2016}}
* {{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owU1fUlvtcE |title=Mr Mohammad Al Gergawi and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation launch Middle East |publisher=UAE News |date=November 10, 2016}}
* {{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmkNpJzne8w |title=Leadership of the UAE and Global Aspirations |publisher=UAE Gov |date=April 29, 2015}}
* {{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjiCitW3J_Q |title=Mohammed Al Gergawi Speech @ ICSC MENA 2014 Gala Dinner |publisher=MENA ICSC |date=October 28, 2014}}
* {{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QsBLa2YMHA |title=Davos Annual Meeting 2008 - Adapting to New Champions |publisher=World Economic Forum |date=January 26, 2008}}
* {{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7u9XkjuHOo |title=Dalian 2007 - Global Risks to Global Growth |publisher=World Economic Forum |date=September 11, 2007}}


==References== ==References==
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His ExcellencyMohammad Al Gergawi
محمد بن عبدالله القرقاوي
Minister of Cabinet Affairs
Incumbent
Assumed office
9 February 2006
PresidentMohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Prime MinisterMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Preceded byPost established
Personal details
Born1963 (age 60–61)
Dubai

Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi (Arabic: محمد بن عبدالله القرقاوي; born 1963, Dubai) is an Emirati politician who is the minister of cabinet affairs of the United Arab Emirates and the chairman of the Executive Office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in the government of Dubai.

Early life

Al Gergawi was born in Dubai in 1963. His father, Abdulla Ali Al Gergawi, was a merchant in the city. He completed his primary and secondary school education in the emirate and attained a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the United States.

Political career

Al Gergawi was the chairman of Dubai Holding until March 2017. Through Dubai Holding, Al Gergawi helped envision and launch TECOM Group, Dubai Properties Group, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications, and Family Entertainment and New Media.

In 2007, Al Gergawi was appointed Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation. He is the Secretary General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives, a charitable foundation that consolidates the philanthropic initiatives undertaken by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In addition to his ministerial duties, he holds several positions, including: Chairman of the Executive Office of Dubai; Chairman of the World Governments Summit (WGS); Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF); Chairman of the Museum of the Future and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Great Arab Minds.

Minister of Cabinet Affairs (2006–Present)

On 11 February 2006, UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a presidential decree appointing the new UAE cabinet, which included Al Gergawi as Minister of Cabinet Affairs, making the development of the UAE's Federal Government Strategy part of his responsibilities.

Strategic projects in the Emirate of Dubai

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum assigned him to plan and implement a number of projects and initiatives launched by Dubai, including: Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Knowledge Village, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai Financial Centre, Mohammed bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development and International Humanitarian City.

Higher education activity

Mohammed Al Gergawi has held several positions in a number of academic institutions, including membership in the UAE University Council and the Board of Trustees of Abu Dhabi University. He is also an honorary fellow at the London Business School, a member of the International Advisory Board at the American University of Beirut, a member of the Supreme Council of the National Defense College, and the founding president of the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government in 2005.

Media contributions

In the late 1990s, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum tasked Mohammed Al Gergawi with transforming Dubai into a global media hub, and from here a group of media projects were launched that Al Gergawi supervised the establishment of, including: Dubai Media City, the Arab Journalism Award, the Dubai Press Club, the Arab Media Forum, and the Dubai Media Incorporated. As part of his responsibilities as former Vice Chairman of the Federal National Media Council, he implemented and followed up on a number of initiatives and plans to support local media.

Within Dubai Holding, he led the efforts to establish the Arab Media Group "AMG", the Arab Radio Network, the newspaper Emarat Al Youm, Dubai Studio City, and Dubai Production City. In 2014, he managed the establishment of the Arab Social Media Award, in addition to chairing the organizing committee of the Social Media Influencers Summit. In recognition of the city's role in developing and advancing the media sector at the regional and global levels, the Council of Arab Information Ministers selected Dubai to become the Capital of Arab Media for the year 2020.


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  8. ^ User (26 August 2021). "Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi | Biography & Facts". blog.uaehumanjourney.com. Retrieved 10 December 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. User (16 April 2021). "Mohammad Al Gergawi UAE Minister Biography". blog.uaehumanjourney.com. Retrieved 10 December 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. "HE Mohammed AlGergawi". 25 November 2021. Archived from the original on 25 November 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  11. "National Defense College Sitemap". www.ndc.ac.ae. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
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  14. "Emirates Post Shop | Dubai Capital of Arab Media 2020". Emirates Post Shop. Retrieved 11 December 2024.

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