Our Team
Our Patron
Our organisation was founded in 2001 under the patronage of the Honorary Founder and President of Emirates Nature-WWF, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Environment Agency‒Abu Dhabi, as a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed’s vision for the United Arab Emirates.
Our Leadership
As a non-profit organisation, Emirates Nature-WWF is honoured by the importance of its role in the region. Government and private entities depend on us to provide thought-leadership and science-based solutions to the most pressing environmental issues. Partners look to us to lead valuable new initiatives.
To continually improve our support, Emirates Nature-WWF is committed to best practices in governance, transparency and accountability throughout our organisation.
Board of Directors
CHAIRMAN
H.E. Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi
Minister of State for Defense
VICE CHAIRMAN
H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh
Minister of State
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND TREASURER OF THE BOARD
H.E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak
Managing Director of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD
Major Ali Al Suwaidi
President of the Emirates Marine Environmental Group
MEMBERS
H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq
Minister of Economy
H.E. Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri
Secretary General of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi
H.E. Eng. Mohamed Al Afkham
Director General of the Fujairah Municipality
Mrs. Muna Al Gurg
Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Retail at Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group
H.E. Majid Al Mansouri
President of the International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey (IAF)
H.E. Helal Al Marri
Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism
H.E. Hana Saif Abdullah Al Suwaidi
Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority
OUR SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
H.E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak
Managing Director
Laila Mostafa Abdullatif
Director General
Marina Antonopoulou
Senior Director – Conservation, Climate & Energy
Manal Bahman
Director – Operations
Mansour Al Ketbi
Director - Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
Rasna Al Khamis
Director – Marketing & Engagement
Dalal Al Awaid
Associate Director – Special Projects & Strategy
