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Aisha Bin Bishr

Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr is an Assistant Director General of the Executive Office. Part of her role is to lead the Smart Dubai task force team.

Prior to that, Dr. Aisha worked in the Ministry of Labor as an Assistant Undersecretary for support services responsible for developing and implementing strategic management, partnership development and change management policies.  With 20 years of experience in information, communication and technology (ICT) development in public and government sectors, she possesses analytical, coordination, communication and advocacy skills relating to ICT, public reform trends and strategies.

Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr holds a PHD in Management, Science, Technology and Innovation and Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Policy and Research on Engineering, Science and Technology from Manchester Business School. A Bachelor of Science (BS), Applied Science (Business Information Technology) from Higher Colleges of Technology , and a degree in Public Finance Management from Dubai School of Government as well as a graduate of Orchestrating Winning Performance from IMD

Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr is a graduate of a two-year young leaders program organized by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Centre for Leadership Development (MBRCLD).

Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr has received many awards; the latest is Middle East Woman Leader in Corporate Management Excellence (2012). In addition, she received award on behalf of Smart Dubai Initiative like the token of appreciation and recognition to your good self for H.H’s admirable future smart city vision and plans from the Swedish Embassy and in collaboration with the Swedish Trade and Invest Council and Ericsson.
Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr represent Smart Dubai Initiative in many communities and conferences such as City Protocol Society as well as at the GSMA.