In 2015, Another Honorary Doctorate was awarded to : His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Haj Al Maidoor, the Deputy Director-General of Dubai Municipality
His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Haj Al Maidoor, the Deputy Director-General of Dubai Municipality, and one of the leading strategic authorities of the Emirate of Dubai.
Prior to his current appointment, he was the Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, where he was responsible for the overall strategy of the health sector in Dubai.
Before his post at Dubai Health Authority, he held posts of Assistant Director for Engineering and Planning and Assistant Director for General Projects with Dubai Municipality.
His Excellency earned his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Utah State University.Since 2010, he has held the post of the President of the Society of Engineers in the UAE.
He has also been a member of several esteemed national and international committees including board member of the Emirates association of the talented board member of the World Center for the Cultivation of Salt, Chairman of the Infrastructure committee and Green building committee in Dubai municipality, and member of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.
In recognition of His Excellency’s inspiring leadership, dedication, commitment toward the development of Dubai and the UAE.