Dr. Eng. Nawal Yousif Alhanaee is Director of the Future Energy Department at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. She leads work on clean energy, hydrogen and the development of future energy policies, working with national and international partners to advance the UAE’s energy transition. She is committed to developing young talent and creating opportunities for the next generation to contribute to the energy sector. In 2024, she received the Order of Zayed II, First Class, for her contribution to the COP28 Global Stocktake.