Jamal Khamis Bakhit Al Suwaidi
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Strategic planning and government excellence professional with over 10 years of progressive experience across federal and local government entities. Specialized in strategy formulation, institutional performance management, and future-focused planning. Proven ability to analyze internal and external environments, identify strategic opportunities and risks, and translate national priorities into executable strategies and operational plans. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams, driving transformational initiatives, and enhancing organizational performance through evidence-based decision-making and global best practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Acting Director of Strategy & Future Department
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Ministry’s strategic and future-oriented initiatives in alignment with national priorities and UAE government agendas.
- Overseeing strategic planning cycles, including vision formulation, strategic objectives, initiatives, and performance indicators.
- Ensuring alignment between strategic goals, operational plans, and budgetary frameworks.
- Advising senior leadership on strategic risks, opportunities, and performance gaps.
- Driving institutional transformation projects and future foresight initiatives to enhance sector competitiveness.
Acting Head of Strategy Section
Ministry of Education
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Led the development and execution of strategic and operational plans aligned with federal education priorities.
- Managed institutional performance frameworks and KPI governance across sectors.
- Supervised strategy execution tracking, reporting, and corrective action planning.
- Played a key role in developing transformational initiatives and monitoring their impact.
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective strategy delivery.
Dubai Civil Defense – Strategy & Future Department
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Contributed to long-term strategic planning and future foresight initiatives.
- Supported the development of institutional strategies, performance frameworks, and improvement plans.
- Participated in organizational excellence initiatives and performance assessments.
- Assisted in aligning departmental objectives with government-wide strategies and safety priorities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Quality and Strategic Management
Higher Colleges of Technology
UAE 01.2011 - 01.2015
Diploma - Business and Applied Management
Higher Colleges of Technology
UAE 01.2007 - 01.2010
Diploma - Government Performance Management
University of Melbourne
AustraliaDiploma - Government Excellence System Assessor
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
UAESkills
- Strategic Planning and Development
- Government Strategy & Policy Alignment
- Institutional Performance Management & KPIs
- Strategy Execution and Monitoring
- Organizational Excellence & Quality Frameworks
- Transformation and Change Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
- Strategic Reporting and Performance Analytics
- Program and Project Governance
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
Languages
Arabic
English
Accomplishments
- Led the development of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Strategy (2024 – 2026).
- Developed transformational projects for the Ministry of Education (2022 – 2023).
- Prepared and developed the Ministry of Education Strategic Plan (2023 – 2026).
- Prepared the Ministry of Education’s submission for the Mohammed Bin Rashid Government Excellence Award 2024.
- Participated in evaluating employees for the Ministry of Education Employee Medals Award 2023.
- Developed specialized strategic planning models, frameworks, and execution guidelines.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on strategy execution, institutional performance, and strategic initiatives.
- Represented the Ministry internationally in the United Kingdom (2020) and Morocco (2019).
Timeline
Acting Director of Strategy & Future Department
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
04.2025 - 09.2025
Acting Head of Strategy Section
Ministry of Education
01.2018 - 01.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Quality and Strategic Management
Higher Colleges of Technology
01.2011 - 01.2015
Dubai Civil Defense – Strategy & Future Department
01.2008 - 01.2018
Diploma - Business and Applied Management
Higher Colleges of Technology
01.2007 - 01.2010
Diploma - Government Performance Management
University of Melbourne
Diploma - Government Excellence System Assessor
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University