Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Hasan Jasem Nasser Al Nowais as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.

According to Emirates News Agency, Al Nowais has previously held several leadership roles, including Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of M42, as well as Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala Health.

During his tenure at Mubadala, Al Nowais contributed to major development projects across the healthcare, industrial, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. He has played a key role in integrating technology with productive sectors, advancing industrial capabilities, enabling strategic investments in supply chains, and supporting the attraction of leading global companies to the UAE.

Al Nowais has also worked on aligning national programmes with the UAE's objectives in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and the knowledge-based economy.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the American University in Washington, DC, and has completed advanced executive education certifications from Harvard University. Al Nowais began his professional career in the financial sector and also worked at Ernst and Young, strengthening his expertise in finance and accounting.