H.E. Dr. Jamal Ali Sanad Al Suwaidi
Born in 1959, H.E. Dr. Al Suwaidi lived a normal childhood alongside his peers, failing to recognize what fate had in store for him. Little did he know that he would come to be highly regarded in the UAE’s cultural and academic communities.
H.E. Dr. Al Suwaidi studied for his PhD in political science at the University of Wisconsin in the USA, returning to Abu Dhabi in 1991. As a professor of political science at UAE University, his work led him to develop an interest in the early studies of the political and economic development of the UAE.
He has since made significant contributions to the enrichment of cultural and academic life at both local and regional levels. Additionally, through his articles and writings he has sought to address many of the issues challenging the local and Arab world.
With his contribution to the establishment of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) in 1994, H.E. Dr. Al Suwaidi supported Abu Dhabi’s presence at regional and global levels, developing the UAE’s international relationships.
Under his guidance and management, the ECSSR has contributed to the development of Abu Dhabi as a center for political and economic research. As well, H.E. Dr. Al Suwaidi has contributed to the promotion of a culture of research and academic study in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Throughout his life, H.E. Dr. Al Suwaidi has made an invaluable contribution to building partnerships. He holds a number of notable board-level positions with institutions including the Emirates Institute of Diplomacy and Zayed University. He is a member of the advisory board of the Faculty of Policy and International Affairs at the University of Maine, USA, as well as a member of the UAE Platform of Friendship, and the Swiss-Arab House, amongst others. In particular, he has played an instrumental role in the strengthening of bilateral relations between the UAE and France, receiving the French Order of Merit of The First Degree in recognition of his efforts and excellence.