Her Excellency Eng. Hessa Ahmed Al Malek

Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure

Well-educated and equally experienced, H.E. Eng. Hessa Al Malek has been a trailblazer in maritime both regionally and globally. Currently, she serves as the Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. With over 20 years of experience in distinctive fields such as urban planning and development, maritime transport, land design and management, and public works, H.E. Eng. Hessa is well-versed as it pertains to the ins and outs of the industry.

In her current position, H.E. Eng. Hessa contributed to the prosperity of UAE maritime by successfully fulfilling her responsibilities of supervising all works of the local maritime sector at a federal level. This included updating the UAE’s new maritime law, enhancing maritime education, protecting the country’s maritime infrastructure, overseeing ship registration development, and representing the nation in industry related events. 

Furthermore, H.E. Eng. Hessa plays a key role in the strategic framework of the UAE’s policy and strategies for maritime administration by acting as the head of the Maritime Technical Executive Council. Today, she is also the President of the Arab Women in Maritime Association (AWIMA), where she continually strives to empower and encourage aspiring females to remain relentless in their pursuit of a maritime career. 

Through these efforts and an unwavering work ethic, H.E. Eng. Hessa has become an inspiration for countless women who are seeking to enter and make a name for themselves in the maritime industry.