Nawal Alhanaee is the Director of the Future Energy Department at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. She leads national and international initiatives on clean energy transition, with expertise spanning renewable energy, hydrogen, smart energy systems, and energy policy innovation.

With more than two decades of experience across government, infrastructure, and energy systems planning, she has played a central role in shaping the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and the National Hydrogen Strategy 2050. Her work focuses on enabling future-ready energy systems through integrated policy, digital innovation, and cross-sectoral collaboration.

Nawal is an active contributor to global energy dialogue, capacity building, and mentoring, with a strong commitment to empowering women and youth in the energy transition. She regularly engages in international platforms, supporting knowledge exchange between the MENA region and global partners to accelerate climate action and sustainable development.

• Led and contributed to the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and National Hydrogen Strategy 2050
• Keynote speaker and panelist at major international energy and climate platforms (including COP, IRENA, WEC, BRICS-related dialogues)
• Contributor to international energy and sustainability reports and policy frameworks
• Recognized with multiple national and international awards for leadership in clean energy and sustainability
• Mentor and coach to engineers, youth, and women professionals in energy and innovation programs
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Innovation Strategist
• PhD Candidate focusing on clean energy transitions and hydrogen policy
  Active contributor to capacity-building programs supporting future energy leaders in the MENA region

• Keynote speaker and panelist on clean energy transition, hydrogen, smart energy systems, and energy policy
• Advocacy for inclusive, just, and future-oriented energy transitions in the MENA region and globally
• Experienced mentor supporting professionals, youth, and women in energy, policy, and leadership pathways
• Open to both mentoring and learning from established experts to strengthen cross-generational knowledge exchange
• Contributor to dialogues linking policy, technology, and implementation in smart grids, flexibility, and energy storage

GWNET – Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition

• Active member supporting women’s leadership, mentorship, and knowledge exchange in the global energy transition, with a focus on policy, innovation, and regional collaboration.