Name: Marwan Bin Ghalita
Designation: Director General
Company: Dubai Municipality
Category: Government Visionaries
Eng. Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita stands as a distinguished figure in Dubai’s governance and real estate landscape, widely acknowledged for his transformative leadership across multiple sectors. With a career marked by visionary administration and a commitment to institutional excellence, he has consistently shaped policy and strategy at the highest levels of public service. His current role as the Director General of Dubai Municipality (DM) places him at the core of the Emirate’s urban and real estate advancement, where he has been instrumental in reinforcing Dubai’s global standing as a premier real estate hub. His foresight and technical acumen have played a decisive role in the formulation and execution of progressive laws and frameworks, ensuring sustainable growth and investor confidence.
His influence extends well beyond his executive mandates. As a Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, and the Dubai Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, he contributes to the strategic direction of the Emirate across diverse domains. His previous leadership roles, including CEO of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council, and President of the UAE Football Association, underscore his versatility and capacity to lead with impact. His stewardship as Chairman of Al Nasr Cultural and Sport Club, Vice President of the Arab Gulf Football Federation, and Vice President of the Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Foundation further illustrate his deep-rooted engagement in national development, culture, and sports.
Academically, he brings a strong foundation to his public endeavors, holding a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport in Egypt and a Bachelor’s degree in Surveying Engineering from Fresno State University in California. His commitment to excellence has been honored with an honorary doctorate from Amity University Dubai, recognizing his outstanding contributions to public service and urban development. Among the many accolades he has received, the Best Administrative Employee Award in the Dubai Government in 2007 stands out as a testament to his exemplary performance in public administration.
Through every position he holds, Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita exemplifies the caliber of leadership that defines Dubai’s progress and ambition on the world stage.
