A pioneer in nursing in the UAE. In 2021, She received the H. H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the Abu-Dhabi Award for being instrumental in developing nursing in the UAE.

Established the first Department of Nursing at Ministry of Health and Founder member of the Emirates Nursing Association (ENA) and a member of its Board since 2003.

She was the Advisor for nursing affairs for the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and former Secretary of the UAE Nursing and Midwifery Council till April 2021.

She was a member of the International Council of Nurses’ Board of Directors for two terms, 2017-2021 and 2021- 2025. Member of the Commission of the pathway to Excellence-ANCC and Member of the Commission on Magnet-ANCC, 2012- 2023.

She has led and provided consultation and advice working with WHO, ICN and UAE Women’s Union and being a member of several national, regional and international professional organizations. She has been leading and investing in building a culture of nursing excellence.