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His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri is the Deputy Director General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), a position he has held since January 2022. He also holds the position of Director of the Strategy and Future Department at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), a role he assumed in December 2021.

At AGDA, H.E. Dr. Al Dhaheri is responsible for overseeing the Academy’s strategy and planning processes, including the development of operational plans and work programmes for organisational units. He supports the Director General in formulating and implementing strategic initiatives, establishing general policies, and guiding the Academy’s overall direction.

As Deputy Director General, he plays a pivotal role in shaping and advancing AGDA’s vision, mission, and long-term objectives. He liaises with senior leadership across UAE stakeholders, fosters partnerships with professional and industry bodies, and works to strengthen AGDA’s academic reputation among diplomatic and foreign policy institutions, both locally and internationally.

H.E. Dr. Al Dhaheri is a distinguished diplomat who has held multiple positions at MoFAIC since joining in 2018. He served as Deputy Director of the Policy Planning Department (2018–2019) and Deputy Director of the Strategy and Future Department (2019–2021), before being appointed its Director in December 2021.
Prior to his diplomatic career, he served as an officer in the Ministry of Interior (2010 onwards), leading strategic and policy projects within the Advisory Office for the leadership.

Dr. Al Dhaheri holds a PhD in Management and Strategic Foresight (2021, London), a Master of Philosophy in Strategy and Innovation (2019, London), a Master’s in Diplomacy and International Relations (2019, AGDA), a Master’s in Human Resource Management and Development (2012, Manchester), and a Bachelor’s in Software Engineering (2011, Manchester).

Throughout his career, he has participated in several UAE government committees and earned international certifications, including EFQM Certified International Assessor, Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma, Investors in People, and Knowledge Management.

He is also a graduate of numerous executive leadership programmes, such as the Impactful Leaders Programme from the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), the Executive Leaders Programme from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), and the Executive Programme in International Relations and Diplomacy at AGDA.