Currently a board member of the UAE Space Agency, HE Salama Alawadhi has over 16 years of experience in the Industrial and Oil & Gas sectors and demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management and In-Country Value (ICV), showcasing a significant track record across two key geographical regions: the UAE and Oman.
HE Salama Alawadhi is currently the Undersecretary Assistance for Industrial Growth in the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology where she leads an array of programs, policies and initiatives that enable and stimulate the growth of the national industrial sector and local content, and enhance their contribution to the economic system of the UAE. She was the Director of National In Country Value Program from 2022 - 2024 where she led the implementation of the In-Country Value (ICV) program at a national level, encompassing Federal Entities & Ministries, as well as, Serving as the Chairman of the ICV Technical Committee, comprising senior managers from all strategic partners.
HE also occupied the Supply Chain Management Head of Block 5&3 exploration project UAE from 2014 - 2022 with Occidental Petroleum where she designed and implemented many projects.