Her Highness Dr. Sheikha Dheya Al Khalifa

H.H. Dr. Sheikha Dheya Al Khalifa is a distinguished global entrepreneur and private equity investor with over two decades of experience in the private sector, driving the growth of innovative companies in strategic management advisory, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and sustainable solutions. Holding a degree in International Business Studies, she has made significant contributions through strategic investments and leadership in founding ventures that promote technology transfer, the circular economy, and zero-carbon solutions, delivering transformative impacts across critical industries.

Her Highness serves on multiple advisories and boards of directors, where her multidisciplinary expertise has been instrumental in guiding strategic transformations. Notably, she spearheaded a sustainability initiative that reduced a global enterprise’s operational carbon footprint and developed strategies to enhance public-private partnerships to optimize supply chain logistics.

In recognition of her global leadership, H.H. Dr. Sheikha Dheya was awarded an honorary doctorate in international relations by the Geneva School of Diplomacy in 2015.

With her extensive experience and dedication to innovation, H.H. Dr. Sheikha Dheya Al Khalifa is uniquely positioned to advance Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy’s mission. Her expertise in transformative technologies and sustainability will strengthen the Academy’s role as a leader in maritime education and support the UAE’s vision to become a global maritime hub.