Description: (Emirati Politician)
Maitha Salem Al Shamsi is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse and impactful professional background. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from King Saud University, a master's degree from Alexandria University, and a post-doctorate in Sociology. Maitha is an author of several books and has served on various prestigious boards and committees, including Abu Dhabi University's board of trustees and UNESCO's Scientific Committee for the Arab States on Education and Scientific Research. She has been recognized for her leadership and contributions, receiving awards such as the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Arab Management. Maitha's career highlights also include her role as Minister of State for the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates, her involvement in establishing Sorbonne University in Abu Dhabi, and her leadership positions in organizations promoting women's rights and child welfare. She has demonstrated a commitment to humanitarian causes, notably supporting Rohingya refugees and advocating for their rights on an international platform.