Brief Profile: Dr. Huda Al Matroushi is widely regarded as one of the few multi-faceted professionals of global repute from the region, with expertise across a broad spectrum of specialized disciplines ranging from bilateral relations to fostering trade and commerce, community welfare initiatives and mentoring women in leadership.

She was Vice-President of GASCO during 2008-2016 where she headed the General Services division and was on a number of internal committees constituted to develop organizational excellence.

She is a Doctorate of Business Administration from the Abu Dhabi University. She holds a Master Degree in Cultural & Creative Industries from Higher College of Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE. She was an Assistant Professor of Management in Abu Dhabi University, UAE during 2015-16. 

Overview

Dr. Huda Al Matroushi is widely regarded as one of the few multi-faceted professionals of global repute from the region, with expertise across a broad spectrum of specialized disciplines ranging from bilateral relations to fostering trade and commerce, community welfare initiatives and mentoring women in leadership.

In almost three decades of experience, she has worked for GASCO, where she headed the General Services division and was on a number of internal committees constituted to develop organizational excellence.

She has held multiple board appointments, most recently serving as Board Member and Government Representative of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Executive Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Business Women Council and Member of Abu Dhabi Centre for Corporate Governance among other appointments.

On the academic front, she is a research scholar, faculty and an advisory member on the boards of Abu Dhabi University and Glenelg School of Abu Dhabi. She has also held faculty appointments at the Abu Dhabi University apart from being a much sought after trainer.

Her areas of expertise include fostering bilateral trade, commercial relations, international representation and trade advisory. What deserves a special mention is her extensive network of contacts within the local and international business community, particularly with respect to India.

She is a Doctorate of Business Administration from the Abu Dhabi University and is fluent in Arabic and English.

Board & Committee Memberships
  • Board Member, Dubai Police Academy
  • Member, BPW Middle East
  • Board Member and Government Representative of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
  • Board Member of Shelters for Woman & Children, UAE.
  • Executive Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Business Women Council.
  • Board Member of UAE Fencing Group.
  • Board Member of Emirates Business Women Council.
  • Member of Board of Trustees at GLENELG School of Abu Dhabi (GSAD).
  • Chairman, Women Entrepreneur Club.
  • Executive Advisory Board Member, Abu Dhabi University, College of Business.
  • Member of Abu Dhabi Centre for Corporate Governance.
  • Vice President – Chairman of UAE Academy.
  • Member, Emirates Public Relations Association.
  • Member, The Industrial Union Society, Abu Dhabi.
  • Chairwoman, Gasco Recreation Committee.
  • Ladies and Children Team Leader, Gasco Sports & Recreation.
Career Accolades
  • Awarded by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce for Riyadha Program.
  • Received the Performance Enhancement Reward from Abu Dhabi Gas Industries for the implementation of the new Corporate Logo Design.
  • Winner of the “Best Business Development Plan”- Intelaqah Regional Award.
  • L’Official Arab woman award judging panel member 2013
  • Judging panel member of Ernest & Young Award – Entrepreneur of the year 2012
  • Arab Woman of the Year Award – L’Official- (May 2011)
  • Stevies International Business Award (July 2011)
  • Emirates Women Award – Career Achievement (May 2011)
Academic Research & Articles
  • Prioritizing the factors promoting innovation in Emirati female-owned SMEs: AHP Approach, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Huda Al Matroushi, Fauzia Jabeen, Sherine Abdel All.
  • Push and Pull Model of Women Entrepreneurship: Empirical Evidence from the UAE (Submitted), Equality, diversity and inclusion: An international journal Huda Al Matroushi and Matloub Hussain.