Senior government executive with over 25 years of experience overseeing the strategy, governance, and delivery of large-scale festivals, events, and cultural initiatives in Dubai. Her work spans city-scale event portfolios, cultural placemaking, and integrated public-sector operations, supporting Dubai’s long-term vision under the D33 Economic Agenda and reinforcing the city’s positioning as a leading global destination to visit, live, and work in.
Suhaila is a frequent speaker and contributor to international platforms focused on the future of festivals, experience-led tourism, and cultural development. She brings a governance-led, practitioner perspective to global discourse, while actively supporting knowledge exchange and best-practice sharing across markets. As an Emirati woman leader, she represents Dubai’s leadership and policy-driven approach within the global festivals and events industry.
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