Our Team

Her Excellency Aisha Miran is the Director General of Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority, where she is spearheading efforts to enhance Dubai’s private education sector and drive its future growth. Under her leadership, KHDA launched the Education 33 strategy, a visionary blueprint to shape a world-class education ecosystem for all life stages and strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for education and talent development.

Aisha has more than 22 years of experience in the public sector, marked by a strategic focus on shaping governance and decision-making processes.

Prior to joining KHDA, Aisha was the Assistant Secretary General at The Executive Council of Dubai, where she led the development of major strategic initiatives including Dubai Plan 2033 and its social and economic agendas, Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, and Dubai Disability Strategy 2020. Under her leadership at The Executive Council, Dubai also attained the ISO 37120 Platinum level certification for sustainable cities, a pioneering global recognition, alongside eight other global cities. 

She holds an EMBA and a Bachelor's in Management Information Systems from the American University of Sharjah, a Master of International Business Law from Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, and an Executive Diploma in Public Administration from the National University of Singapore. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development.

She is an active member of several committees and councils at both federal and local levels, including:

• Member of the Executive Council of Dubai
• Member of the Private Education Committee at the UAE Education, Human Development and Community Development Council
• Vice Chair for SDG 4 on the Global Council on SDGs – an initiative of the World Governments Summit
• Member of the Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai
• Member of the Higher Committee for Protection of the Rights of People of Determination
• Board member of the Digital School, one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives
• Board of trustees’ member for Dubai Future Foundation  
• Board of trustees’ member for the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
• Board of trustees’ member of the National University of Dubai
• Member of the Dubai Media Council
• Board member of TECOM Group

Dr. Amna Almaazmi is the CEO of Growth and Human Development at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, where she is responsible for ensuring every learner in Dubai has access to inclusive, high quality learning experiences. Her work supports not only academic achievement but also the wellbeing of both learners and educators, championing a holistic approach to educaDr. tion that enriches lives and strengthens communities.

In her role, Dr. Almaazmi leads strategic efforts to empower teachers, enhance parental engagement, and drive progress and growth in Dubai’s private education sector. She also oversees essential services such as conflict resolution, child protection, and scholarship programmes for Emirati learners.

With more than 28 years of leadership in education management, strategic policy development, and public service, Dr. Almaazmi has built a proven track record of designing transformative policies that promote systemic change, inclusive growth, human capital development, community empowerment, and social protection. She has led several influential government and academic initiatives aligned with the UAE Vision 2030 and Dubai Plan 2033, including their economic and social agendas, such as the Dubai Schools Project, the National University of Dubai strategy, the Dubai Child Protection Framework, and Dubai's participation in the Host Cities Programme at the Special Olympics.

Previously, Dr. Almaazmi was the Director of the Policies and Strategies Department for Social Development at the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Dubai. Her academic leadership experience includes key roles at New York University – Abu Dhabi, where she was Advisor to the Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Assessment and Strategy, and as Dean of Dubai Women’s College of Health Sciences and Student Development.

Dr. Almaazmi holds a PhD in Psychology and an MSc in Psychological Research from the University of Sheffield, an MSc in Counselling Studies from the University of Hull, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida.

Dr. Saeed Mubarak Kharbash is the CEO of the Policies, Research, and Programmes Sector at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai. In this capacity, he leads the formulation and implementation of educational policies and programmes aligned with global best practices and standards. His work aims to foster innovation and ensure access to high-quality educational opportunities for all learners—spanning early childhood, school education, higher education, vocational training, and lifelong learning.

With over 19 years of experience in strategic planning and business development, Dr. Kharbash has held senior roles across both public and private sectors. His career includes leadership positions at Istithmar World, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA). Prior to joining KHDA, he served as CEO of the Arts and Literature Sector at Dubai Culture & Arts Authority. He also held key roles such as Deputy Managing Director of the World Government Summit (WGS) at the Prime Minister’s Office, and Deputy CEO for Strategy and Planning at the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC), where he was instrumental in advancing Dubai’s vision as the global capital of the Islamic economy.

Dr. Kharbash holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Warwick, with a research focus on university–industry collaboration within the UAE innovation ecosystem. He also holds an MBA in Islamic Finance from Bayes Business School, an MSc in International Business from the University of Hertfordshire, and a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Khalifa University.

Fatma Ibrahim Belrehif is the CEO of the Education Quality Assurance and Compliance Agency at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), where she leads efforts to elevate the quality of private education in Dubai, while overseeing compliance procedures for all private educational institutions in the emirate. Her work ensures that all learners, from early childhood to vocational and higher education, have access to high quality learning experiences that develop their abilities and enhance their skills. Her efforts align closely with the Dubai Plan 2033 and its social and economic agendas, and the Education 33 Strategy, which aim to position Dubai as a global hub for education, innovation, and investment.

With 18 years of experience in strategic leadership and educational innovation, Fatma has played a key role in raising the quality of education in Dubai. Over the past decade, she led the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau and was instrumental in developing rigorous quality standards and performance indicators to evaluate education quality. Her efforts significantly raised educational outcomes for all learners – particularly students of determination and Emirati students – by promoting inclusive, high quality learning environments.

She also played a pivotal role in ensuring Dubai’s private schools surpassed the UAE National Agenda 2021 education targets, ranking among the top 10 globally in international assessments, achieving sixth place in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS 2021) and ninth in mathematics in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA 2022). She also led the implementation of Dubai’s Inclusive Education Strategy, significantly enhancing outcomes for students of determination.

In addition to her role at KHDA, Fatma is a board member at Empower – Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation. She also serves as a board member at the Knowledge Fund Establishment, and is on the board of trustees for the Dubai International Holy Quran Award.

She was recognised by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, with the Outstanding Administrative Employee Award in the Dubai Government Excellence Program in 2008.

Fatma holds a Bachelor’s in General Science in Education from Zayed University and a Master’s in Public Administration from the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government. She is also a graduate of the Dubai Leaders Program at the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development.

Dr. Wafi Dawood is the CEO of the Strategic Development Sector at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. He is responsible for developing and updating Dubai’s strategy for education and human development, managing performance, and aligning outputs with the goals of Dubai Plan 2033 and its economic and social agendas, and the Education 33 Strategy. His work supports the emirate’s goal of becoming a leading international destination for high quality education for all learners.

With more than 25 years of experience in strategic leadership and organisational performance, Dr Dawood oversees key initiatives and policies, including international assessments, institutional excellence and governance, service design, future foresight, data science and analytics, investor relations, and strategic partnerships. His efforts span the entire education journey, from birth to higher education and beyond, ensuring all learners in Dubai have access to high-quality educational opportunities.

Previously, Dr. Dawood led KHDA’s participation in the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) programme, which earned KHDA the EEC's 5 Stars Recognised for Excellence Award in 2013, making it the first government organisation in the Middle East to receive this top-tier accreditation. In 2004, he was awarded the Distinguished Employee Award by the Government of Dubai Excellence Program. He has held various leadership roles across government and private sectors including: Vice Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Emirates Energy Award, Vice Chairman of Dubai Quality Group from 2007-2008, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dubai Quality Group from 2009-2010, Vice President of the International Organization for Standardization in 2010, Executive Director of Corporate Performance and Customer Service at Dubai World Trade Centre, and Senior Director of Quality at DP World.

Dr. Dawood holds a PhD in Organisational Performance Management and a master's degree in Engineering Management from the University of Sunderland in the UK. He is a graduate of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Development Programme and a lecturer at the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government and the British University in Dubai.

As CEO of the Business Support Sector at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Dr. Abdulrahman Nassir is responsible for nurturing talent, driving KHDA’s human capital strategy, enhancing financial performance, leading government communications, and advancing digital transformation artificial intelligence initiatives within the organisation. His work is guided by international best practices and supports the goals of Dubai Plan 2033 and its social and economic agendas, and the Education 33 strategy.

With more than 25 years of experience in executive leadership and organisational excellence, Dr. Nassir is a strong advocate for data-driven and technology-enabled environment to improve governance, performance management, and community engagement. He leads several strategic initiatives in the areas of workforce planning and KHDA’s human capital development that support KHDA’s efforts to achieve the objectives of the Education 33 Strategy.

Previously, Dr. Nassir’s efforts in overseeing the development of KHDA’s services contributed to the organisation’s first place ranking in the Government of Dubai’s customer happiness index for two consecutive years.

Dr. Nassir holds a PhD in Business Management from the British University in Dubai, and a master’s degree in quality management from the University of Wollongong.