Recognition, Media & Contact

Global Recognition & Official Channels

International honours, media presence, and official communication channels for the Office of H.E. Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi.

International Honours

Global Recognition & Awards

Recognition from the world's most prestigious institutions for transformative governance leadership.

Fortune Magazine
World's Greatest Leaders
Named to Fortune Magazine's prestigious "World's Greatest Leaders" list — a recognition reserved for individuals who are making the most significant positive impact on a global scale. This honour placed H.E. Al Roumi alongside the world's most transformative leaders in government, business, and civil society — acknowledging her pioneering contributions to governance innovation, citizen happiness policy, and the UAE's emergence as a global model for future-ready government.
United Nations
UN Global Entrepreneurship Council
Selected as a member of the United Nations Global Entrepreneurship Council — a high-level advisory body bringing together government leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to shape the UN's approach to economic development and entrepreneurship. Her appointment recognizes the UAE's leadership in creating enabling environments for innovation and her personal expertise in designing government programs that support entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Forbes
Most Powerful Arab Women
Consistently ranked among Forbes' Most Powerful Arab Women — a recognition of her influence across government, innovation, and international diplomacy that extends far beyond the UAE's borders.
Arabian Business
100 Most Powerful Arabs
Featured in Arabian Business's definitive ranking of the region's most influential leaders — reflecting her transformative impact on governance systems that serve as models for the entire Arab world.
Global GovTech
Government Innovation Pioneer
Recognized by multiple international organizations as a pioneer in GovTech and government innovation — with her methodologies and frameworks adopted by over 30 countries as templates for digital transformation.

Media & Thought Leadership

Global Media Presence

Featured across the world's most authoritative platforms on governance, technology, and leadership.

CNN
Future of Government
Featured interview on CNN's flagship programs discussing the UAE's government innovation strategy and its global implications for future governance.
BBC World
Happiness as Policy
In-depth profile on BBC World exploring the ministerial happiness portfolio and its evidence-based approach to citizen wellbeing policy.
Bloomberg
AI in Government
Keynote interview on Bloomberg discussing the UAE's AI governance strategy and the implications for global government-citizen relationships.
Financial Times
Digital State
Feature article in the FT examining the UAE's journey to becoming a paperless digital government and the transformation model.
Al Jazeera
GovTech Innovation
Extensive coverage of the UAE's Government Accelerators program and its impact on solving national challenges through sprint methodology.
TED
Governance Design
Inspirational talk on redesigning governance for the 21st century — challenging conventional wisdom on public administration and citizen engagement.

Official Communication

Get in Touch

Submit official inquiries through the channels below. All communications are reviewed by the Office of H.E. Ohood Al Roumi.

Office Information
Office Address
Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, Prime Minister's Office, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Phone
+91-9920808363
Email
im@digantsharma.com
Office Hours
Sunday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM GST