Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued Executive Council Resolution No. (49) of 2026 to form the Board of Trustees of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences. Humaid Mohammed Al Qutami will serve as chairman, while Dr Jamal Mohammed Al Muhairi will be vice chairman. The board will oversee the foundation’s strategic direction and programmes supporting education, medical sciences, research, talent and innovation.
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Organisation: Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences
- Announcement: September 23, 2026
- Resolution: Executive Council Resolution No. (49) of 2026
- Chairman: Humaid Mohammed Al Qutami
- Vice Chairman: Dr Jamal Mohammed Al Muhairi
- Board: Nine members, including the foundation’s CEO
- Current status: The resolution is effective from its date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette
Who formed the new Board of Trustees in Dubai?
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has issued a resolution forming the Board of Trustees of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences.
The announcement was made by the Dubai Media Office on September 23, 2026. Sheikh Hamdan issued the resolution in his capacity as Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai.
The new board will provide governance for the foundation and oversee its work in line with the organisation’s legal mandate.
Who are the members of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation board?
Humaid Mohammed Al Qutami will chair the Board of Trustees, while Dr Jamal Mohammed Al Muhairi will serve as Vice Chairman.
The other members named in the resolution are:
- Prof. Dr Alawi Ali Alsheikh Al Breiki
- Awad Saghir Al Ketbi
- Dr Ahmed Eid Al Mansouri
- Dr Suleiman Mohammed Al Hammadi
- Essa Al Haj Khadem Al Maidoor
- Abdullah Saeed Belyoahah
- The foundation’s CEO
The Dubai Media Office announcement does not name the CEO as part of the resolution announcement.
The board therefore has nine members in total, matching the maximum number provided for under the foundation’s establishing law.
What does the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation do?
The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences is a Dubai-based non-profit organisation established under Dubai Law No. (13) of 2023.
Its mandate covers both education and medical sciences. The law outlines objectives including supporting educational and medical sectors, promoting talent and innovation, encouraging scientific research and improving quality and performance in educational and medical institutions.
The foundation can also support scholarships, human development programmes, specialised centres and laboratories, conferences, educational initiatives and awards.
The 2023 law brought the functions and assets of the former Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences and the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance into the new foundation.
This gives the organisation a broad remit covering both recognition and longer-term development in education and medical sciences.
What will the new Board of Trustees oversee?
Under Dubai Law No. (13) of 2023, the Board of Trustees is the highest authority responsible for managing the foundation’s affairs.
Its responsibilities include approving the foundation’s strategic and annual plans, supervising its activities and approving relevant financial and administrative regulations.
The board also has responsibilities connected with the foundation’s awards, including setting criteria and approving nominations. It can establish specialised committees and work teams when required.
The law states that board members serve a three-year term, which can be renewed for another three years.
With the new board now formally constituted, these responsibilities will be carried out by the members appointed under the September 2026 resolution.
What has the foundation been doing in 2026?
The new board formation comes as the foundation continues work in education and talent development.
In July 2026, the foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Knowledge Fund Establishment to support gifted education across Dubai schools. The partnership includes scientifically validated tools for identifying gifted students, professional training for education specialists and work towards developing a database for gifted learners.
The foundation has also continued its education awards programme.
In August 2026, the foundation began central judging for its 2026 Education Awards, with 329 entries received. These included 226 entries from the UAE and 103 from other GCC countries.
The judging process involves education specialists assessing submissions according to established criteria.
These developments provide context for the new board’s role. Its responsibilities extend beyond individual awards to the foundation’s wider strategic plans and programmes.
The new Board of Trustees provides the formal leadership structure for a foundation working across two important sectors: education and medical sciences.
For Dubai residents, the foundation’s programmes can have practical relevance for students, educators, researchers, medical professionals and institutions.
Its legal mandate includes areas such as scholarships, talent development, scientific research, educational awards and initiatives designed to improve institutional performance.
The foundation’s recent work with Dubai schools also shows how its mandate can translate into programmes for gifted learners and education professionals.
The immediate confirmed next step is the implementation of the September 23 resolution. The resolution is effective from its date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.
FAQs
Who is the chairman of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation Board of Trustees?
Humaid Mohammed Al Qutami has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees under Executive Council Resolution No. (49) of 2026.
Who is the vice chairman of the new board?
Dr Jamal Mohammed Al Muhairi has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
How many members are on the new Board of Trustees?
The board consists of nine members, including the foundation’s CEO. The September 23 announcement names eight individuals and refers to the foundation’s CEO as the ninth member.
What is the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation?
It is a Dubai non-profit foundation focused on medical and educational sciences. Its mandate includes education, medical sciences, scientific research, talent development, innovation, scholarships and awards.
When does the new board resolution take effect?
Executive Council Resolution No. (49) of 2026 is effective from the date of its issuance, September 23, 2026. It will also be published in the Official Gazette.
The formation of the new Board of Trustees establishes the leadership structure for the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences. Humaid Mohammed Al Qutami will chair the board, with Dr Jamal Mohammed Al Muhairi as Vice Chairman.
The foundation will continue its work across education, medical sciences, research, talent development and excellence as the newly formed board takes up its responsibilities.
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