| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi |
| Profession | Politician |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Politics | |
| Political Journey | • Appointed as the Secretary-General of Arab Govt Excellence Awards (2022-2024) • Appointed as the Minister of State & Secretary-General in the UAE Cabinet (2023) • Named as the DG of NAMA Women Advancement; Advisory Board, TBHF (2025) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | Year, 1985 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 40 Years |
| Birthplace | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| Hometown | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering • A Master’s Degree in Total Quality Management (TQM) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Ahmed Al Hammadi |
| Parents | Father- Ahmed Al Hammadi |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Maryam Al Hammadi
- Maryam Al Hammadi grew up in a Muslim family in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
- After pursuing her formal education, Maryam began her career as a Credit Risk Officer at Emirates Airlines. She worked there from 2008 to 2012.
- She then shifted to humanitarian and development work and assisted with Salam Ya Seghar campaign, a flagship of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) in 2012.
- Maryam continued working for TBHF and in November 2023, she was appointed as a DG of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF). Under her leadership, TBHF’s humanitarian programs reached over 4–5 million beneficiaries across 25–30+ countries, spanning education, healthcare, and emergency relief.
- From 2022 to 2024, Maryam Al Hammadi served as a Secretary-General at Arab Govt Excellence Awards, launched under the League of Arab States. As Secretary‑General of the Arab Government Excellence Award, Maryam helped promote excellence across the region, hosting workshops, driving engagement across 8 plus Arab nations, and elevating performance culture.
- In 2023, Maryam was appointed as the Minister of State & Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet. As Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, Maryam made efforts to accelerate the General Secretariat’s work in supporting the Cabinet’s functions, including drafting federal laws, coordinating between several government authorities to update or issue legislation, outlining the annual general budget of the Federation, preparing the agenda for Cabinet’s meetings, and issuing regulations related to the organisation of public services.
Maryam Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet
- In 2024-25, Al Hammadi oversaw Cabinet operations, chaired the Federal Legislation Committee and Regulation Lab, prepared meeting agendas, and ensured follow-up on policy execution across ministries.
- She has also led a major federal legislative reform, with around 80% of UAE federal laws revised under her watch.
- In February 2025, she was appointed DG of NAMA by Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi, also joining TBHF’s Advisory Board. In this capacity, she’s focusing on women’s economic and social empowerment through local programs and global partnerships.
- During her tenure at the Prime Minister’s Office (Ministry of Cabinet Affairs), she was the creator of the UAE Vision 2021 National Agenda and the “Adaa” federal performance monitoring system.
- She has also served as General Coordinator of the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program (SKGEP), overseeing the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award, one of the UAE’s most prestigious honours for public-sector performance.
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