Public Sector & Government Innovation Awards Judging Committee

Engineer Nawal Alhanaee is an award-winning public sector innovator and sustainability leader, currently serving as Director of the Future Energy Department at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. She has led major national initiatives including the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and National Hydrogen Strategy 2050, driving innovation in clean energy, climate action, and future government solutions. Recognized internationally for her contributions to sustainability and public sector transformation, she is passionate about advancing impactful, future-ready solutions for society and the environment.

Hala has 20+ years’ experience spanning aviation, government services, and corporate transformation. She currently drives strategic planning, innovation programs, organizational development, and future foresight initiatives. Hala held central roles in leading government and aviation entities, where she contributed to national and regional aviation projects, and strategic initiatives.

Rufeda is a Customer Success Manager on Amazon's Fashion & Fitness Vendor Services team and founder of CareMap Health, a free bilingual AI platform helping people navigate and afford care. A TEDx speaker and host of the Product Chat Series podcast, she's grown a 20,000+ community of aspiring product leaders.

Thara focuses on steering complex, high-value projects to successful outcomes, delivering strategic solutions that enhance client operations and systems, ensuring high-quality results through meticulous engagement oversight and innovation.

Hanan Ali Mohamed Ahmed Ekhzaimy is a distinguished UAE national leader with over 18 years of progressive experience at the intersection of maritime governance, strategic planning, quality management, and national policy development. She currently serves as Head of the Competitiveness and Quality Marine Department at the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure (MOEI).

Kanoon is a finance professional at the World Bank with expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and corporate reporting across international and private sector environments. A Certified Management Accountant, Kanoon brings a global perspective to evaluating business performance and is passionate about recognizing excellence in practices that drive impact, efficiency, and growth.

Iftekhar Mallick is a marketing professional with over a decade of experience working with brands, research firms, management consultants, and advertising and technology agencies. He has worked for the Bata and Beximco groups in various leadership roles. Based in Dhaka, he serves as General Manager for the iconic fashion label YELLOW.

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer with 9+ years driving innovation in GPU systems, hybrid AI platforms, and large‑scale model optimization across AMD, Intel, and global enterprises. Specialized in advancing cutting‑edge AI performance, orchestration, and reliability, with a passion for evaluating excellence in transformative AI solutions.