Fatma Saeed Salim Al Ali
Abu Dhabi City,UAE
Summary
Equipped to be Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer–level executive, have 16+ years of leadership experience driving national-scale digital, data, and artificial intelligence transformation across government, banking, Private, defense, and academia. Proven ability to design, govern, and operationalize AI strategies that balance innovation, public value, data security, ethics, responsible AI, and regulatory compliance.
Internationally certified AI Executive Leader and Futurist, trusted advisor to ministers, undersecretaries, boards, and C-suite executives on AI readiness, investment prioritization, risk management, and long-term national AI vision. Recognized for advancing AI adoption at scale, AI literacy for multiple sectors workforces, and responsible and agentic AI deployment. In addition to orchestrating the Ecosystem Engagements and Value Realizations metrics.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
12101
12101
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of AI Adoption and Business Enablement – (Director Level)
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Abu Dhabi, Dubai
07.2025 - Current
- Lead enterprise-wide AI adoption strategy and operating model, aligning AI initiatives with governance, risk, and regulatory frameworks.
- Drive AI value realization through automation, intelligent decision support, and scalable AI solutions.
- Define AI adoption KPIs, readiness assessments, and maturity models applicable to regulated and public-sector environments.
- Lead integration of agentic AI systems with human-in-the-loop controls and accountability.
- Advise executive leadership on AI investment decisions, risk exposure, and strategic prioritization.
- Design and deliver AI literacy and enablement programs for executive and non-technical stakeholders.
Head of AI Data Products & Business Engagements
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Abu Dhabi
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Defined and executed the enterprise data and AI product strategy, aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Led the data product portfolio, roadmap prioritization, and value-based delivery across business franchises.
- Established data governance, productization, and adoption frameworks.
- Developed business cases and ROI models for AI and advanced analytics initiatives.
- Partnered with business, technology, and compliance leaders to ensure trusted AI delivery.
Head of AI Special Projects
MBZ University of Artificial Intelligance
Abu Dhabi
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Directed strategic AI initiatives connecting research with government objectives and practical applications.
- Delivered Proof of Concept and Proof of Value projects across key sectors.
- Served as Project Manager and Concept Owner for First Data Observatory Centre in Arab Region.
- Facilitated collaboration between AI researchers, policymakers, and public-sector stakeholders.
Head of Business Analytics & Insights Department
Department of Finance
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Established advanced analytics capabilities supporting policy design, financial planning, and executive decision-making.
- Enabled predictive analytics, scenario modeling, and evidence-based policymaking.
- Ensured enterprise data governance, integration, and single-source-of-truth for leadership.
Senior Project Manager – Head of PMO
Department of Finance
Abu Dhabi, UAE
02.2015 - 12.2020
- Led project management across knowledge areas including time, cost, and quality.
- Developed business intelligence reporting systems and dashboards to support decision-making.
- Coordinated project phases among related entities and sectors to ensure integration.
- Collaborated within the Strategic Planning Office to align sector strategies with Department of Finance goals.
- Managed eight strategic developments to achieve organisational targets on budget and schedule.
Senior Project Manager
Ministry of Defense - Mandate from Armed Forces
Abu Dhabi
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Led mission-critical, high-security national programs with multi-million budgets.
- Implemented robust governance, risk management, and performance frameworks.
- Supported national infrastructure, defense modernization, and strategic transformation initiatives.
Engineering Project Manager
GHQ Of Armed Forces
Abu Dhabi
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Directed large-scale projects using advanced project management tools for analytics and tracking for all the Project phases and lifecyles
- Led initiatives in quality, risk, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, cost procurement, and communications management.
- Documented strategies, methodologies, lessons learned, and project updates in data repository system.
Project Developer (Engineering Design Dev.)
X-Architects for Engineering Consultancy
Dubai, UAE
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed high-quality project packages with a focus on efficiency.
- Prepared marketing and presentation plans for engineering projects.
- Recorded and created technical and architectural drawings, including project blueprints.
- Initiated long-term development plans to guide future projects.
- Utilised interactive communication skills to enhance project delivery.
- Supported decision-makers through effective collaboration and information sharing.
Education
Post Graduate Program: Artificial Intelligence - Artificial Intelligence for Executive Leaders
University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
USAMaster of Science - Business Analytics and Big Data
Abu Dhabi Management School
Abu Dhabi03.2021
Master of Science - Engineering Management, Project Mngt
Abu Dhabi University
Aby Dhabi, UAEMaster's degree - Effective Management & Strategic Leadership
The Oxford Training College
UKInternational Professional Diploma - Business Management
American Council for Accredited Certifications – USA
USABachelor of Architecture - Architectural Engineering
University of Sharjah
Sharjah, UAESkills
- Data analytics and interpretation
- Strategic and Visionary Leader
- Leadership acumen
- Hi- Tech User
- High-value project management
- AI Literacy Influencer and Advocator
- Critical thinker
- Public speaking
- Interactive Communication skills
- Decision-Making proficiency
- Data Driven Decision Maker
- Culture Change Driver
- Futurist and Long term analyst
Software Skills
M.S Project & Primavera & basecamp
KNIME for AI and Business Analytics
R studio – Business Analytics and Machine Learning tools
· Proficiency with the programming languages of R, Python
· Database systems of SQL and NoSQL
· Data analytics and data visualization tools, such as Tableau, PowerBI and D3
· Machine learning tools
· Big data tools, such as Hadoop, Spark
· Data mining and data cleansing techniques
Project Management skills for Hi-Tech infrastructure project
Flutter – Application Software
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Core CAIO & AI Capabilities
- Enterprise AI Strategy and Roadmaps
- AI Governance, Ethics, and Regulatory Alignment
- Sovereign Data, AI Platforms, and Digital Trust
- AI Adoption, Change Management, and Value Realization
- Agentic AI and Robotics Intelligent Automation
- AI Safety/Cyber Security , Risk, and Assurance Models
- AI Literacy and Workforce Transformation
- Cross-Sector and International AI Partnerships
- AI Ecosystems Enablements
Certification
- Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence for Leaders (Certified AI Leader from University of Texas, Austin USA- February 2023)
- CF & FLTA 2022 (Certified Futurist & Futurist & Long-Term Analyst -from the Futurist Institute -USA- July 2022)
- CAPM 2019 (Certified Associate Project Management -from Project Management Institute 2019)
- MPM 2018 (Certified from the Board of the American Academy of Project Management (AAPM) , Certified on 1st June 2018.
- LEAN & SIX SIGMA 2018 (White Belt Certified from the Management and Strategy Institute (MST)
- CCM 2013 (Certified Contract Manager (NCMA + FIDIC)
American Institute of Business Management (AIBM) December 2013)
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded and Led a flagship AI literacy and workforce enablement program, equipping 2,500+ professionals across the financial sector and driving enterprise AI adoption across more than 21 business units.
- First Emirati female to be certified as a Futurist & Long-Term Analyst (FLTA) by the Futurist Institute (USA), recognized for excellence in strategic foresight and future readiness (July 2022).
- Author of the scientific publication “Big Data Spaces”, focusing on Big Data, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, and future insights, contributing to thought leadership in data-driven decision-making (August 2020).
- Project Owner of an AI-driven healthcare initiative, developing a machine learning model for the prediction of congenital heart diseases in children, in collaboration with SEHA as the official data provider (December 2020).
Affilitiations
Prestigious Member at She Shapes AI Association
Member at UAE Engineers Association.
Member at "Environment friends club".
Member at " IEEE club for International Engineers".
Member at "worldwide young leader Association".
Member at “Architectural Heritage Association- GCC
Active Member at "Project Management Institute PMI"
Active Member at "AIBM” and “ AAPM"
Timeline
Head of AI Adoption and Business Enablement – (Director Level)
First Abu Dhabi Bank
07.2025 - Current
Head of AI Data Products & Business Engagements
First Abu Dhabi Bank
08.2023 - 07.2025
Head of AI Special Projects
MBZ University of Artificial Intelligance
02.2021 - 08.2023
Head of Business Analytics & Insights Department
Department of Finance
01.2021 - 08.2021
Senior Project Manager – Head of PMO
Department of Finance
02.2015 - 12.2020
Senior Project Manager
Ministry of Defense - Mandate from Armed Forces
06.2014 - 02.2015
Engineering Project Manager
GHQ Of Armed Forces
01.2012 - 06.2014
Project Developer (Engineering Design Dev.)
X-Architects for Engineering Consultancy
06.2011 - 01.2012
Post Graduate Program: Artificial Intelligence - Artificial Intelligence for Executive Leaders
University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
Master of Science - Business Analytics and Big Data
Abu Dhabi Management School
Master of Science - Engineering Management, Project Mngt
Abu Dhabi University
Master's degree - Effective Management & Strategic Leadership
The Oxford Training College
International Professional Diploma - Business Management
American Council for Accredited Certifications – USA
Bachelor of Architecture - Architectural Engineering
University of Sharjah