Abdulhadi Ali
About Abdulhadi Ali
Abdulhadi Ali serves as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Services at du in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he has worked since 2017. He has over 20 years of experience in managing integrated customer services and infrastructure projects, and he holds multiple degrees including an MBA from Hult International Business School.
Work at du
Abdulhadi Ali currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Services at du, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he collaborates closely with the CEO and other executive leaders on significant real estate projects, asset investment, and development initiatives. Prior to this role, he worked at du as Vice President of Asset Management and Corporate Administration from 2008 to 2016. His contributions have been instrumental in evolving EDARA into a group-wide shared services center of excellence.
Education and Expertise
Abdulhadi Ali holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The George Washington University, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education with a Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cranfield University, completed between 2006 and 2008. He also earned a Global Executive MBA from Hult International Business School in 2020. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in managing integrated customer services and infrastructure projects.
Background
Abdulhadi Ali has over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and facilities management sectors. He began his career at Etisalat, where he held various positions, including Property Engineer for High Rise Buildings and Chief Engineer for Integrated Customer Services. His tenure at Etisalat lasted from 1995 to 2008, during which he managed property services and mobile systems across Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
Achievements
Abdulhadi Ali has made significant contributions to the establishment and success of the Middle East FM Association (MEFMA), where he holds a position on its Board of Directors. His leadership in the industry is reflected in his extensive experience managing assets and infrastructure projects across various sectors, including corporate offices, retail, telecommunications technical buildings, and data centers. He has also obtained Post Graduate Certificates in Strategic Leadership from Cranfield University and Managing Corporate Resources from IMD, Lausanne.