H.E. Hamid Saif
Al Zaabi
Director-General - Executive Office to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
- Holds a bachelor's degree in legal and police sciences from the Police College
- Holds a master's degree in human resource management from Abu Dhabi University
- Holds a master's degree in senior leadership development from the International Business School
- Holds a diploma in leadership development
- Chaired the Subcommittee to Combat the Financing of Terrorism, Illicit Organizations, and Arms Proliferation in the UAE in 2020
- Participated in the UAE Government Leadership Program
His Excellency has worked in the field of security for 21 years and has gained significant professional experience in countering money laundering, wherein he has participated in several national committees and task forces involved in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing since 2010.
His Excellency has participated in more than 50 regional courses and workshops in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as special management and leadership courses. He has frequently served as an official representative of the UAE to highlight its efforts in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, including at the Crans Montana Forum. He has also participated in MENA FATF and FATF meetings since 2010 as a member of the National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organizations.
In 2019, he participated in the Financial Action Task Force meetings in Paris to discuss the UAE report within the state-representative working group.