Hala Badri

Summary

Her Excellency Hala Badri serves as the Director General of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.

Current positions

• GovernmentDirector General— Dubai Culture and Arts Authority since 2019
• GovernmentMember of the Board of Trustees— Higher Colleges of Technology

Career

1. 2021 – —
   Member

   Dubai Future Council on Media
2. 2021 – —
   Member of the Board of Directors

   Dubai Media Council
3. 1998 – 2005
   Director of Corporate Communications

   ENOC Group
4. Executive Vice President of Brand and Communications

   du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company)
5. Member

   Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children
6. Member of the Board of Governors

   Citizens School
7. Member of the Board of Trustees

   Al Maktoum Archives
8. Member of the Board of Trustees

   Rashid and Latifa Schools Establishment
9. Senior Advisor on Strategic Communications

   Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
10. Senior Consultant (Seconded)

    National Media Council
11. Vice Chairperson

    Dubai Women Establishment
12. Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees

    Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA)

Education

1. 2019
   UAE Government Leaders Program

   UAE Government Leaders Program
2. 2007
   Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Leadership Development Program

   Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Leadership Development Program
3. MBA in Managing e-Business

   Zayed University
4. Higher Diploma in Communications Technology (Journalism)

   Higher Colleges of Technology
5. International Directors Program

   INSEAD

Honours

• Gold Award for Most Innovative Woman of the Year, MENA Stevie Awards2025
• Silver Award for Thought Leader of the Year, MENA Stevie Awards2025
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Emirates Women Award (Dubai Quality Group)2025
• Sheikh Rashid Award for Scientific Excellence (awarded twice)2003