Executive Management

H.E Amna bint Ahmed Alrumaihi

Minister of Housing and Urban Planning

Current Position

• Minister of Housing and Urban Planning since November 2022.

Professional Experience

• Appointed Undersecretary for National Economy at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy pursuant to Royal Decree No. (18) of 2021.
• Appointed Assistant Undersecretary for Competitiveness and Economic Indicators at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy pursuant to Royal Decree No. (26) of 2019. Her key responsibilities included:
• Leading an economic team responsible for monitoring the Kingdom of Bahrain’s economic and competitiveness indicators and tracking the Kingdom’s progress across key sectors at the local and international levels.
• Supervising the implementation of initiatives under the Fiscal and Economic Stimulus Package to support sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Supervising the launch of the Liquidity Support Fund, aimed at supporting private-sector companies and small and medium-sized enterprises in overcoming liquidity challenges.
• Providing technical and administrative support to the Ministerial Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs and Fiscal Balance.
• Joined the Office of the First Deputy Prime Minister in 2013, where she contributed to the establishment of the Projects Unit and followed up on the implementation of a few projects under the Government Priorities Framework in its first and second editions. Key projects included:
• Launching the National Suggestions and Complaints System “Tawasul” to improve the quality of government services.
• Establishing a system to monitor the performance of more than 120 government and economic indicators to support knowledge-based decision-making.
• Overseeing the re-engineering of more than 30 government services.
• Contributing to the development of policies aimed at strengthening fiscal stability and sustainability.
• Worked at the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) from 2009 in several roles, starting as a Senior Analyst in the Economic Planning and Development Directorate and progressing to Senior Officer for Economic Planning and Development. Her responsibilities included:
• Following up on the implementation of the National Economic Strategy derived from Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, with particular focus on financial services sector initiatives.
• Contributing to several economic research projects and studies.
• Worked at Bahrain Bourse in 2006.

Board Memberships

• Appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Social Insurance Organization pursuant to Royal Decree No. (90) of 2019 concerning the reformation of the Board of Directors of the Social Insurance Organization.
• Former member of the Board of Trustees of Bahrain Polytechnic pursuant to Royal Decree No. (25) of 2017 concerning the formation of the Board of Trustees of Bahrain Polytechnic.

Honors and Awards

• Awarded His Majesty the King’s Medal of Competence in 2017.

Academic Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in business information systems from the University of Bahrain.

Ms. Fatima Ibrahim Al-Mannai

Undersecretary of Housing and Urban Planning

Eng. Balsam Ali Al-Salman

Assistant Undersecretary, Engineering Affairs

Current Position

• Appointed by Royal Decree No. (31) of 2023 as Assistant Undersecretary for Engineering Affairs at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.

Professional Experience

• Appointed by Royal Decree as Assistant Undersecretary for Housing Projects from November 2022 to March 2023.
• Appointed by a decision of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister as Director of the Housing Projects Planning and Design Directorate from 2021 to 2022.
• Joined the Ministry of Housing's Technical Affairs team in April 1997 and progressed through several positions:
• Head of the Engineering Design Group from 2019 to 2021.
• Head of the Survey and Land Determination Group from 2011 to 2019.
• Senior Civil Engineer in the Engineering Design Group from 1997 to 2011.

Technical Experience and Contributions

• Participated in the design of infrastructure for a wide range of housing projects implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning across the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Participated in the design of infrastructure for new housing city projects.
• Participated in the registration of a large number of government-owned land plots within housing projects implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning across the Kingdom.

Board, Committee and Working Group Memberships

• Appointed pursuant to Royal Decree No. (56) of 2023 as a member of the Board of Directors of the Tender Board in June 2023.
• Appointed pursuant to Decision No. (63) of 2022 of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister as a member of the Board of Directors of Eskan Bank.
• Appointed pursuant to Decision No. (36) of 2023 of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister as a member of the committee responsible for following up on the implementation of the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan, the National Renewable Energy Action Plan, and their initiatives.
• Member of the working group responsible for following up on the approval of housing city projects by the Higher Urban Planning Committee.
• Member of the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects and the working group responsible for following up on the implementation of service and infrastructure projects in new housing cities.
• Member of the working group responsible for the Government Land Platform for land allocated to services in new housing cities, as part of the electronic services available on the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning's official website.
• Member of the judging panel for the Government Innovation Competition “Fikra”, an initiative of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in 2021.
• Member of the working group responsible for following up on government land development projects.
• Member of the Building Facades Committee.
• Member of the Internal Control Committee at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.
• Member of the Government Programme Coordinators Committee within the electronic system.

Honors and Awards

• Awarded the First Class National Action Medal by His Majesty the King in December 2023.

Professional and Technical Qualifications

• Certified Engineer by the Council for Regulating the Practice of Engineering Professions in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Holds a certificate in Value Engineering.

Training Programs and Workshops

• Holds a certificate from the Executive Leadership Preparation Program, 25th cohort.
• Participated in a workshop related to the United Nations Habitat Programme.
• Participated in a workshop on planning a sustainable residential neighborhood at the invitation of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, with Distinction, University of Bahrain, 1996.

Ms. Donia Faisal Sarhan

Assistant Undersecretary, Resources and Information

Current Position

• Appointed by Royal Decree No. (31) of 2023 as Assistant Undersecretary for Resources and Information at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.

Professional Experience

• Has more than 20 years of experience in the public sector, progressing from a business analyst role to various managerial and leadership positions.
• Appointed by a decision of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister in 2019 as Director of Change Management and Electronic Process Re-engineering at the Information & eGovernment Authority.
• Joined the eTransformation sector at the Information & eGovernment Authority in 2008 as a Senior Analyst and progressed through various positions until becoming Head of the Government Process Re-engineering Section.
• Worked at the Labour Market Regulatory Authority in 2006.
• Worked at the Bahrain Economic Development Board in 2005.

Achievements and Professional Contributions

• Worked with decision-makers on a number of national projects and policies in the Kingdom of Bahrain, gaining extensive experience in government services, process re-engineering, and strategic planning.
• Participated in implementing the Kingdom of Bahrain's eGovernment digital strategies.
• Participated in developing digital transformation policies and strategies in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Supervised process re-engineering initiatives for more than 25 government entities and over 500 government services.
• Participated in establishing the Government Services Change Management Team.
• Contributed to studies related to the re-engineering of government processes and services of varying complexity and scope.
• Contributed to a number of research studies in the field of eGovernment.
• Participated in local and international committees related to eGovernment and the enhancement of government services.
• Delivered training programmes and shared expertise in digital transformation and process re-engineering with both the public and private sectors.

Board and Committee Memberships

• Member of the Board of Directors of the Social Insurance Organization pursuant to Royal Decree No. (30) of 2024 on the reformation of the Board of Directors of the Social Insurance Organization.
• Member of the Board of Directors of Silah Gulf since 2022.
• Member of the Government Services Development Committee since 2024.
• Chair of the Equal Opportunities Committee at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning since 2023.

Honors and Awards

• Awarded the First-Class National Action Medal by His Majesty the King in 2024.
• Awarded the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit in 2021.

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information technology management from Bond University, Australia.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, majoring in eCommerce and Internet Technology, from Bond University, Australia.

Mr. Ahmed Kamel Al Sharaf

Assistant Undersecretary, Housing services affairs

Current Position

• Assistant Undersecretary for Housing Services Affairs at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning since September 2026.

Professional Experience

• Director of Developer Relations at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning from March 2023 to September 2026, pursuant to Decision No. (22) of 2023 issued by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
• Business Development Manager at Eskan Properties from 2015 to March 2023.
• Investment Portfolio Manager at the Jaffaria Endowment Directorate from June 2012 to September 2015.
• Investments Officer at Eskan Bank from December 2008 to June 2012.
• Fund Manager/Specialist at the Bahrain Real Estate Participation Fund from 2008 to 2012.

Professional Achievements

• Served as the lead coordinator for a capital-raising team that raised BHD 30 million from investors in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Managed a credit portfolio exceeding USD 50 million and contributed to the development of comprehensive investment policies.
• Developed advanced financial models for public-private partnership (PPP) projects and real estate development funds.
• Contributed to the valuation of land and assets owned by Eskan Bank and coordinated with consultants on project feasibility and cost assessments.
• Contributed to the development of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and risk assessment frameworks for investment entities.

Board and Committee Memberships

• Member of the Board of Directors of Eskan Properties since 2025.
• Member of the Land Investment Committee since 2025.
• Member of the “Bayti” Governance Platform since 2024.

Training and Specialized Skills

• Completed the “Qiyadat” Executive Leadership Preparation Program in 2024.
• Holds a Certificate in Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment from the MIT Center for Real Estate, USA, obtained in 2019.
• Experienced in overseeing project planning and execution from inception through completion.
• Experienced in cash flow management and liquidity planning to maximize returns.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Developer Relations: Aligning government housing objectives with the capabilities of real estate developers.
• Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Models: Designing support mechanisms and models for collaborative housing projects.
• Feasibility Studies: Coordinating with consultants on project costs, planning, and economic feasibility.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with Honors in Management Science, including Mathematics, Economics, and Business Studies, from the University of Kent, United Kingdom, 2008.

Ms. Mariam Juma Al-Flaiti

Advisor to H.E. the Minister for Housing Services Affairs

Dr. Shk. Hessa Bint Khalifa Al-Khalifa

Director of Strategy and Organizational Excellence

Current Position

• Director of Strategy and Organizational Excellence at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.

Professional Experience

• Led the Housing Policies and Strategic Planning Directorate at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, having been appointed Director pursuant to Prime Ministerial Decision No. (33) of 2011.
• Served as Acting Director of the Quality, Financial and Administrative Control Directorate at the General Inspectorate, Ministry of Interior, from September 2009 to May 2011.
• Served as a Public Policy and Administrative and Organizational Policy Expert, as well as Budgeting and Cost Accountant, at the Public Security Headquarters, Ministry of Interior, from September 2007 to September 2009.
• Served as a National Programme Officer and Programme Analyst, in addition to performing financial certification responsibilities, at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) from February 2006 to September 2007.
• Served as a Programme Associate at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) from January 2002 to September 2003.
• Served as a Visiting Lecturer in qualitative social science research methods, including documents, archives and photography, at the School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, in November 2023 and November 2024.

Professional Achievements and Contributions

• Established the Housing Policies and Strategic Planning Directorate at the Ministry of Housing in 2011.
• Initiated and led research, survey, analytical, strategic and digital studies related to housing services and policies since the establishment of the Directorate.
• Represented the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning at United Nations forums, including UN-Habitat and human rights conferences, as well as other international conferences related to population demographics.
• Led the team responsible for preparing the Kingdom of Bahrain's Voluntary National Report on progress in implementing the New Urban Agenda in 2021.
• Supervised large-scale surveys of beneficiaries of apartments and housing units from 2017 to 2022 and thereafter.
• Established the quality management system for housing services and policies in 2017 and continued its development until the Ministry obtained ISO certification in 2019.
• Submitted eight innovative ideas to the Government Innovation Competition “Fikra” in 2018 and 2019, with one idea reaching the semi-final stage in 2019.
• Published articles and press reports on public policy in a number of local newspapers in the Kingdom of Bahrain during 2018 and 2019.
• Delivered numerous lectures on housing policy and strategic planning within and outside the Ministry.
• Established the Quality, Financial and Administrative Control Directorate at the Ministry of Interior in 2009.
• Developed the Ministry of Interior's internal control policy and established unified standards aligned with the Government's strategy from 2009 to 2011.
• Delivered specialized courses in financial and administrative development for Ministry of Interior personnel from 2009 to 2011.
• Contributed to the development of policies and studies related to the administrative and organizational functions of the Public Security Headquarters from 2007 to 2009.
• Managed development programmes and contributed to the preparation of national reports highlighting the Kingdom of Bahrain's contributions to human development through UNDP.

Committee and Organizational Memberships

• Member of the National Housing Committee since 2014.
• Member of the Jury for the Government Innovation Competition “Fikra” in 2018.
• Member of the Applicant Committees for the First Deputy Programme for the Development of National Cadres from 2015 to 2018.
• Head of the Equal Opportunities Unit from 2011 to 2014.

Awards and Scholarships

• Semi-finalist in the Bahrain Government Innovation Competition “Fikra” in 2019.
• Recipient of a full Fulbright Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State from August 2003 to July 2005.
• Recipient of the Middle East Women's Award for Best Contribution to Future Career Building, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2003.

Professional Certifications and Programs

• Government Innovation Competition “Fikra” Bootcamp, Babson College Executive Education, Boston, USA, December 2019.
• Induction to Senior Civil Service Diploma, Bahrain Institute of Public Administration (BIPA), Bahrain, February 2011.
• Strategic Management of Regulatory Enforcement Agencies, Harvard University, USA, October 2008.
• Lead Auditor Certification, TUV NORD, United Kingdom, May 2008.
• PRINCE2 Certification, Office of Government Commerce, United Kingdom, December 2006.
• Effective Business Communication and Statistics, Harvard University, USA, Summer 1998.
• Microeconomics, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., USA, Summer 1997.

Academic Qualifications

• Master of Public Policy, University of Denver, Colorado, USA, 2003–2005, GPA 3.64/4.00.
• Bachelor of Law, Applied Science University, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2006–2009, GPA 95.94%.
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain, 1997–2001, GPA 3.23/4.00.

Mrs. Manal Ali Aldoy

Director of Finance Resources

Current Position

• Director of Financial Resources at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning since September 2025.

Professional Experience

• Appointed pursuant to Decision No. (15) of 2021 issued by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as Director of the Human and Financial Resources Directorate at the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities.
• Served as Head of the Financial Resources Section at the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities from November 2014.
• Served as Head of the Budget Control and Planning Group at the Ministry of Culture from May 2010.
• Served as an Accountant at the Ministry of Information from August 2005.
• Served as a Procurement Specialist at the Ministry of Information from December 2003.

Professional Achievements and Contributions

• Participated in the administrative team responsible for facilitating the administrative and financial separation process between the Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Culture in 2010.
• Provided financial oversight for the organization of international and local exhibitions, cultural programs, and projects.
• Contributed to improving the efficient use of financial and administrative resources to achieve higher levels of organizational efficiency.
• Participated in chairing and serving on a number of internal administrative committees at the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities.

Leadership and Training Programs

• Completed the Government Leadership Preparation Program “Qiyadat” at the Bahrain Institute of Public Administration in 2021.
• Completed the Government Leadership Preparation Program “Kawader” at the Bahrain Institute of Public Administration in 2017.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Mr. Haitham Sami Kamal

Director of Communication

Current Position

• Appointed pursuant to Decision No. (22) of 2023 issued by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as Director of Communication at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.

Professional Experience

• Served as Head of the Public Relations and Media Section at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning from August 2011 to February 2023.
• Served as Senior Public Relations Specialist at the General Organization for Youth and Sports from February to August 2011.
• Served as a Media Specialist in Regional and International Media Affairs within the Press and External Media Affairs sector from February 2010 to January 2011.
• Served as an Editor in the Press Monitoring Section within Press and External Media Affairs at the Ministry of Information from 2007 to 2010.
• Worked as a Sports Editor at Al-Waqt newspaper from 2006 to 2007.
• Worked as a Sports Editor at Al-Methaq newspaper from 2004 to 2006.
• Worked as an Editor in Local and Political Affairs at Al-Ayyam newspaper from 2003 to 2004.

Professional Achievements and Contributions

• Supervised groundbreaking ceremonies and inaugurations for a number of major housing city projects, including Salman City, Khalifa City, East Hidd City, East Sitra City, and Al Ramli District.
• Participated in the formulation of housing policy in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme in 2017.
• Supervised the hosting and organization of a number of housing-related events and meetings, including GCC-related events hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2015.
• Managed media arrangements and coordination for the Bahrain Social Housing Forum organized by the Ministry of Housing on 12 September 2011, with participation from entities from the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Türkiye.
• Participated in the preparation and media coverage of Youth City 2030, organized by the General Organization for Youth and Sports under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa in 2011.
• Participated in the preparation and media coverage of the Gulf Youth Conference “Dialogue and Understanding”, organized by the General Organization for Youth and Sports under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa in June 2011.
• Represented the Kingdom of Bahrain's delegation at the Second Arab Media Forum at Cairo University in February 2009.
• Participated in organizing a symposium on Arab-Chinese cooperation in the media field, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain in May 2010.
• Participated as part of a media delegation in organizing a media symposium on the Kingdom of Bahrain in London in April 2010.
• Organized media programmes and visits for foreign media delegations visiting the Kingdom of Bahrain during his work in external media affairs.
• Served as a member of the Bahraini media delegation responsible for covering the Asian Games (ASIAD) in Doha in 2006.
• Participated in organizing a number of media seminars and events outside the Kingdom of Bahrain during his tenure at the Ministry of Information.

Committee and Association Memberships

• Member of the Supreme Committee responsible for hosting and organizing the Fifth Arab Housing Conference and the 35th Session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Construction, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain in December 2018.
• Member of the Organizing Committee of Youth City 2030 in 2011.
• Former member of the Bahrain Journalists Association.
• Former member of the Media Committee of the Bahrain Football Association.

Training Programs

• Participated in a number of training courses at the Bahrain Centre for Studies and Research.

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Relations and Media from Ahlia University, 2014, specializing in New Media.
• Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Arts, Department of Mass Communication, University of Bahrain, 2007, with a major in Journalism and a minor in Tourism.

Ms. Eman Hassan Al-Abbasi

Director of Housing Finance

Current Position

• Appointed pursuant to Decision No. (22) of 2023 issued by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as Director of Housing Finance at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, since March 2023.

Professional Experience

• Served as Assistant Manager of Retail Banking at Eskan Bank from January 2019 to February 2023.
• Served as Senior Retail Banking Officer at Eskan Bank from January 2015 to December 2018.
• Served as Retail Banking Officer at Eskan Bank from December 2007 to December 2014.

Committee Memberships

• Member of the Equal Opportunities Committee since 2023.

Training Programs and Professional Development

• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Awareness Session – Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, 2022.
• Anti-Money Laundering Awareness Session – Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, 2022.
• Professional Presentation Skills – Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, 2021.
• Emotional Intelligence – Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, 2020.
• Effective Supervision Skills – Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, 2019.
• Principles of Value Added Tax (VAT) – Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, 2019.
• Advanced Postgraduate-Level Training in Islamic Banking – Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, 2018.
• Effective Business Correspondence – Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, 2018.
• Business Report Writing – Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, 2017.
• Effective Time Management – Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, 2015.
• Islamic Banking – Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, 2009.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Informatics from AMA International University, 2005–2008.
• Associate Diploma in Banking and Finance from the University of Bahrain, 2001–2004.

Mr. Ahmed Abdulla Althawadi

Director of Information Technology

Current Position

• Appointed pursuant to Decision No. (97) of 2023 issued by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as Director of Information Technology at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, since October 2023.

Professional Experience

• Head of the Shared Services Section at the Information & eGovernment Authority from 2020 to 2023.
• Head of the Government Shared Services Group at the Information & eGovernment Authority from 2019 to 2020.
• Senior Computer Systems Analyst at the Information & eGovernment Authority from 2015 to 2019.
• Computer Systems Analyst at the Central Informatics Organisation from 2009 to 2015.
• Joined the Central Informatics Organisation in 2006 as a Computer Technician and progressed through several technical and supervisory positions.

Professional Achievements and Contributions

• Led the technical team responsible for migrating the systems of government ministries and entities to Microsoft cloud computing services.
• Led the technical team responsible for replacing the email security gateway for government ministries and entities.
• Led several technical teams responsible for developing the IT infrastructure of a number of government entities.
• Led the technical team responsible for Microsoft's cloud services backup project.
• Led the technical team responsible for the development of the eKey system.
• Led the technical team responsible for the development of the eMeeting interactive meeting system.

Committee Memberships

• Member of the Executive Committee for the Parliamentary and Municipal Elections in 2006, 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2022.

National and International Participation

• Represented the Kingdom of Bahrain at Microsoft's annual conferences held in the United States of America.

Honors and Awards

• Awarded the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit by His Majesty the King.

Professional Certifications and Accreditations

• Holds several Microsoft professional certifications as a Certified Solutions Expert.
• Holds an ITIL certification in Continual Service Improvement.
• Holds accreditation as an Evaluation Committee Member from the Tender Board.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology from Kingdom University, 2009.
• Associate Diploma in Computer Engineering from the University of Bahrain, 2006.

Eng. Deena Yousif Seyadi

Director of Beneficiary Services

Eng. Mohammed Abdullah Al Malki

Director of the Project Implementation Follow-up

Mr. Ali Sami Bukhamas

Director of Developers Relations

Current Position

• Appointed pursuant to Decision No. (48) of 2026 issued by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as Director of the Developer Affairs Relations Directorate at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.

Professional Experience

• Served as Head of the Project Follow-up Office at the Office of H.E. the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning from 2023 to 2026.
• Served as Head of the Technical Specifications Section at the Tender Board from 2022 to 2023.
• Served as Head of the Strategic Planning and Project Management Section at the Labour Market Regulatory Authority in 2022.
• Was seconded to the Office of the Prime Minister from 2020 to 2021.
• Worked at the Civil Service Bureau from 2016 to 2022, progressing through several roles from Financial Analyst to Head of Projects in the Workforce Planning and Budgeting Directorate.

Honors and Awards

• Awarded the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit by His Majesty the King.

Academic Qualifications

• Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Bahrain, 2021.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Bahrain, 2016.

Ms. Amina Yusuf Alnaser

Director of Human Resources

Current Position

• Director of Human Resources Directorate at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, from 30 September 2026 to present.

Professional Experience

• Served as Acting Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications from September 2025 to September 2026.
• Served as Head of Human Resources at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications from July to September 2025.
• Served as Head of Organization and Manpower Planning at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications from April 2016 to July 2025.
• Served as Computer Systems Analyst in the Civil Aviation Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications from November 2005 to April 2016.
• Worked in the Human Resources Directorate at the Ministry of Works from July to October 2005.
• Completed an internship in the Human Resources Directorate at the Ministry of Finance from July to September 2003.

Professional Expertise and Contributions

• Leading, developing, and implementing human resources strategies in alignment with the Ministry's strategic plans and objectives.
• Overseeing workforce planning and identifying current and future human resource requirements to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Supervising the development and updating of organizational structures and job descriptions, ensuring alignment with the Ministry's operational needs and approved organizational changes.
• Leading performance management and employee appraisal processes, ensuring that performance outcomes are linked to career development, training, and promotions.
• Overseeing training, professional development, and capacity-building programmes to enhance employee competencies and improve institutional performance.
• Leading employee engagement initiatives and managing employee relations, fostering a positive work environment and addressing related challenges and concerns.
• Overseeing organizational studies and workload analysis, assessing the efficiency of human resource allocation, and providing appropriate recommendations.

Academic Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), New York Institute of Technology (2006–2007).
• Bachelor’s degree in business information systems, University of Bahrain (2000–2005).