His Excellency Fady Shaher El Borno is a seasoned UAE public-sector executive with over two decades of strategic leadership experience. Since September 2023, he has served as Executive Director of the Strategic Affairs Sector at Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), where he spearheads initiatives that shape urban planning, sustainable mobility, smart-city governance, and global partnerships.
Under his leadership, DMT launched the innovative “Future Hub” initiative, partnering with MIT’s Senseable City Lab, to pioneer research and knowledge exchange in urban development. Most recently, he guided a cross-border collaboration with NUS Cities (National University of Singapore), focusing on climate-resilient design, liveability studies, and data-driven urban solutions, further positioning Abu Dhabi as a model of global urban excellence.
Prior to joining DMT, H.E. El Borno held key leadership roles within Emaar Development and Emaar KSA, notably serving as General Manager, Joint Ventures, where he contributed over a decade to major real estate and infrastructure initiatives. He holds an MBA from London Business School and a BBA from the American University in Dubai.
A transformational leader with a passion for sustainable urban futures, Fady El Borno continues to drive Abu Dhabi’s transition toward smarter, greener, and more liveable cities.
