Abu Dhabi Airports names new head: Abu Dhabi Airports has appointed Elena Sorlini (LinkedIn) as its new managing director and CEO, a position she held on an interim basis from June 2023, reports state news agency Wam. Sorlini has over 20 years of experience in aviation, previously heading the transport and logistics department at ADQ, and serving senior roles at Oman Aviation Group and Copenhagen Airports. She also sits on the boards of Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Aviation, and ADQ Aviation and Aerospace Services.
Investment Ministry gets new undersecretary: President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Hawi (LinkedIn) as undersecretary of the Investment Ministry yesterday, reports Wam. Al Hawi was previously the director of economic development at Dubai’s Executive Council, and vice president of sovereign investor Mubadala.
Background: The Investment Ministry was inaugurated in July, tasked with developing the country’s global and domestic investment strategies and attracting foreign direct investments.