HE Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation - Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates has over 25 years of experience in senior executive positions in public and private sectors and across various industries including oil and gas, banking, Human Resources, and labor market regulation.

Apart from his current roles, His Excellency holds the following positions:

• Board Member of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)
• Board Member of Dragon Oil Holdings Limited (DOHL)
• Board Member of Oilfields Supply Center (OSC)
• Board Member of Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (NAFIS (
• Board Member of Education, Human Resources and Community Development Council
• Board Member of Emirates Competitiveness Council
• Board Member of the Federal Demographic Council

H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar holds a Ph.D. in Geology and Geochemistry from Colorado School of Mines (CSM), USA, 1995.