Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak: Chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Culture and Tourism Department
Editorial
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak is an Emirati executive and government official who sits on the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and chairs the Department of Culture and Tourism ? Abu Dhabi, a role he has held since the mid-2010s (sources give 2015 or 2016). The details below come from published profiles, including Gulf Business, and organisations he leads.
Roles reported
- Chairman of Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC).
- Chairman of Aldar Properties and of Miral, which operates attractions on Yas Island.
- Chairman of twofour54, Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Aldar Academies.
- President of the Abrahamic Family House and chairman of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (Human Fraternity).
Education
He studied at Northeastern University in the United States, with a double major in economics and political science.
Work associated with his portfolio
His department oversees development of the Saadiyat Cultural District, home to Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Abu Dhabi’s hosting of events such as Formula 1, the NBA and UFC. Credit for individual projects belongs to many teams and institutions, and we do not attribute them to one person.
Recognition
Gulf Business ranked him 21st in its 2023 list of influential figures.