An Influential Arab Leader Shaping the Future of Maritime Transport – Eng. Hessa Al Malek

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

The Arab maritime sector has witnessed a distinguished professional presence by Hessa Ahmed Hamdan Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure for Maritime Transport Affairs in the United Arab Emirates and former President of the Arab Women in Maritime Association (AWIMA). She is recognized as one of the influential leaders shaping and advancing the maritime transport system at both regional and international levels.
Al Malek brings over twenty years of professional experience in maritime policies and legislation, maritime infrastructure development, and the empowerment of national and female professionals within this vital sector.
She has played a key role in strengthening the region’s position as a leading hub for the maritime industry, while supporting the institutional participation of Arab women across various maritime disciplines, representing an inspiring leadership model that contributes to sustainable development and innovation in the maritime sector.