HE Shamma Al Mazrui is a prominent figure in UAE politics and serves as the Minister of Community Development. In 2016, she made history by becoming the youngest government minister in the world at the age of 22, when she was appointed as Minister of State for Youth Affairs. As a member of the UAE Cabinet, Al Mazrui is one of nine women driving progress and innovation in the country. Her leadership and dedication to empowering youth have been instrumental in shaping the future of the UAE.
Previously, Al Mazrui, fluent in Arabic, English, French and Chinese, worked as a public policy analyst at the UAE Mission to the United Nations. She was also the first Emirati Rhodes Scholar and studied economics at NYU Abu Dhabi.
“Leadership is not about the position or title; it is a choice and decision to genuinely serve the people. Anyone can be a leader in their schools, houses, communities or societies as long as they are driven by the pure intention to serve people,” remarked HE Al Mazrui when speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai.