Rashed Abdulla Al Falasi

An accomplished Senior Executive in Landscape Architecture, boasting 28 years of managerial expertise in influential leadership positions. Skilled in executing top-tier strategies for design, analysis, construction, and development, this professional has a strong track record in managing recreational infrastructures in the UAE to international standards. Renowned for spearheading transformative strategies and fostering substantial growth, their portfolio includes successfully guiding numerous designs into emerging markets and initiating impactful business development ventures.

• Senior Advisor and Consultant for the Technical Operations Division, Technical Research and Design Department at the Abu Dhabi Municipality, United Arab Emirates., 2021 to present, Appointed by His Excellency the General Manager to lead the Violations Review Committee, specializing in Building Laws, Public Appearance, and Residential Unit Occupancy within Abu Dhabi Municipality., Designated to act as the representative for the Executive Director of Operations in regular engagements with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority., Representing the municipality at the regular forum for the Al Danah region, focusing on enhancing knowledge and awareness regarding certain trees that are not recommended for planting in residential areas., Participation in the municipal initiative through workshops on "Xeriscape," aimed at enhancing the knowledge of municipal employees., Representing the Abu Dhabi City Municipality, a spokesperson delivered an extensive lecture at the Al Manhal Council. The lecture covered two key areas: educating attendees about certain tree species not recommended for planting in residential areas and outlining the procedures for conducting construction works beyond the boundaries of residential plots.
• Head of Technical Department, Abu Dhabi Municipality Mussafah Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2015 to 2021, Designated as the Lead for the Committee on Enhancing the Efficacy of Landscape Assets and the Oversight of Landscape Operation Maintenance at Abu Dhabi Municipality., Designated as the Head of the Committee for Improving Landscape Asset Efficiency., Appointed as the Team Lead for the Landscape Operation and Maintenance Manual at Abu Dhabi Municipality., Assigned as ADM Environment Representative for Mussafah Development Committee, Assigned as ADM Traffic & Parking Representative for Mussafah Development Committee, Initiated as a unique concept, the Beautification Art project is set to be implemented at Mussafah Municipality, overseen by the General Manager in collaboration with the Art Hub firm
• Director of Public Parks Recreation Facilities, Abu Dhabi Municipality, 2011 to 2014, Planned a new productive organizational structure, to better meet the demands of PRFD design section, including suitable qualified and experienced staff to cover the relevant activities and support the design team (IT, Admin, Translation, CAD, QS contracts and Graphics)., In 2012, the Parks and Recreation Facilities Department earned acclaim as the leading department in the infrastructure sector, in accordance with the Abu Dhabi Government Excellence Standards award., Initiated the idea of Smart Landscape Conference held on May 2013 in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Environment and Water and the Director General and his success.
• Deputy Director of Roads Beautification & Landscaping Department, Roads landscape manager at Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), 2006 to 2011, Acknowledged for adeptly managing the organization of the RTA's shopping festival, successfully coordinating with multiple government authorities., Appointed as the official representative for the Executive Office overseeing RTA's Landscape strategic initiative., Member of Streetscape in Right of Way committee at RTA, Led the annual Roads Garden and Landscape Exhibition at the Trade Center., Collaborated with local artists for the design of underpass walls., Oversaw the modification and revision of RTA's soil depth standards, resulting in an overall cost saving of 15% across total projects, Published the RTA Landscape plant booklet during the Landscape and Garden Exhibition, Facilitated RTA's enrollment as a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)., Initiated and developed the Landscape Section's book library, Led the Madinati Community Initiative team at RTA and concurrently represented the initiative as a member of the Higher Committee., Selected by the Deputy Director of Municipal Affairs to act as the department's delegate at the General Secretariat and the Special Committee meetings focused on City Beautification across the Municipalities of the Gulf Cooperation Council., Pioneered the formation of the design division within the RTA's department, instituting operational control through the implementation of systematic policies and procedures.
• Dubai Municipality Horticulture & Public Parks Department, 1995 to 2005, Conceptualized and executed numerous innovative landscape designs, overseeing projects at various locations., Managed and directed all landscape maintenance activities across major parks, neighborhood parks, and plazas in Dubai Municipality, handling projects valued over AED 300 million., Served as the lead coordinator for the Summer Surprises Festival., Served as the lead coordinator for the Dubai Shopping Festival at Creek Park., Achieved a significant reduction in annual maintenance costs from AED 50 million to AED 30 million per annum, exceeding management expectations by implementing advanced tools and machinery and enhancing labor efficiency per square meter.

• Framing Ideas that Stimulate Innovation
• Artificial Intelligence for Everyone
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Success Intelligence Skills
• Successful Presentation
• Emotional Intelligence
• Regional Workshop Management of Salt at the Arab Gulf States
• Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2004
• Enterprise Risk Management Training
• International Road Federation Safety Course

• Date of Birth: 07/01/71
• Nationality: United Arab Emirates