Saif Bin Ghelaita

Saif Bin Ghelaita

Saif Bin Ghelaita holds the position of Executive Director of Technology Development Affairs at the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)  of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Specifically, he heads the technical department, which oversees various technical and policy development matters in relation to numbering resources and the UAE’s national numbering plan, the homologation regime, the national  emergency plan for the telecommunications sector, the quality of service of fixed and wireless networks and future networks. including IoT issues.

With more than 25 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, Mr. Saif began his career in 1997 within the UAE’s long-standing telecommunications operator, Etisalat.  Saif began his career as an engineer specializing in the planning and optimization of mobile services, responsible for the deployment and monitoring of the mobile network in Dubai. Subsequently, he assumed the management of various services and technologies  based on mobile networks; In this context, he led a team of experts in the field of mobile value-added services.

Saif joined TDRA in 2006. He established the wireless networking and services function, which expanded to encompass the management of future networks and emergencies in  telecommunications. In addition, he was involved in the development of multiple processes and procedures of the UAE regulatory framework. He has also held the position of Head of Innovation at TDRA, responsible for the development of innovation in the organisation  and its services. Since joining TDRA, Saif has participated in ITU events and meetings representing the UAE. In addition, he has held various elective positions in regional commissions and working groups. He is a highly competent executive who has progressed  in technological roles, has extensive knowledge of the telecommunications sector and has accumulated extensive experience, especially in the area of telecommunications policy and regulation.

Mr. Saif graduated from Khalifa University of Science and Research (UAE). He is also a graduate of the Government Leaders Program managed by the Cabinet of the Prime Minister  of the UAE Government. In addition, he has a Diploma in Innovation in the Public Sector from the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom).

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  • Organization
    Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  • Profession
    Executive Director of Technology Development Affairs