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UAE President Appoints Ali Ahmed Al Hosani as Undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Finance Department
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 8, 2026 · 1 min read
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued an Emiri decree appointing Ali Ahmed Al Hosani to the senior post at the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued an Emiri decree appointing Ali Ahmed Al Hosani as the Undersecretary of the Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi. Leadership Change in Fiscal Oversight The appointment places Al Hosani at the executive head of the emirate’s primary financial regulatory body. The Department of Finance is responsible for managing Abu Dhabi’s fiscal policy, supervising government expenditure, and preparing the annual budget. The decree is effective from the date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Strategic Economic Management This leadership update comes as Abu Dhabi continues to streamline government operations and optimize public spending. The Department of Finance plays a central role in coordinating with other government entities to ensure financial sustainability and transparency across the public sector. Al Hosani will oversee the implementation of financial systems, revenue collection, and debt management strategies for the Abu Dhabi government. The move is part of the ongoing restructuring of administrative roles within the Abu Dhabi government to support long-term…