Obaid Al-Ketbi
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His Excellency Dr. Obaid Al-Hiri Salem Al-Ketbi | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Minister for Military Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| Ambassador of United Arab Emirates to Australia | |
| Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police | |
| Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi | |
| Chief of Supply Authority | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 June 1957 Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| Spouse(s) | Maryam Salem Ali Al Neyadi |
| Children | Mohammad Obaid Al-Hairi Salem Al-Ketbi Rahma Obaid Al-Hairi Salem Al-Ketbi |
| Alma mater | Zayed II Military College |
| Profession | Politician, Military, Businessman |
| Awards | Guinness World Record |
| Website | www.dro.group |
His Excellency Dr. Obaid Al-Hiri Salem Al-Ketbi (born on 10 June 1957) was an Emirati political leader[1] and held a position of Abu Dhabi's Head of the Supply Authority in the Armed Forces and was appointed with the rank of Minister. At the same time, he was appointed Deputy Commander-in-Chief with the rank of Major General in Abu Dhabi Police[2]. After that he was appointed Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates residing in Australia[3][4], then appointed Assistant Minister of Military Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs[5]. Obaid has a high degree of qualifications, skills, and experience of more than 37 years in the military field, security, administration, diplomatic affairs and business administration, and he also has good communication and motivational skills, as he is a fair and serious leader, Actively and enthusiastically participated in many sports, including marathons[6][7] and cycling competitions.
Early life and education
Dr. Obaid Alketbi was born in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, 1957. In 1959, he moved with his father to Sharjah. Where his father was serving in the Workers Coast Forces (Trucial Forces) and his father participated in the Green Mountain War[8] in Oman in the year 1958 and in 1964 during the rule of Sheikh Shakhbout bin Zayed Al Nahyan, his father moved to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi where he was asked to join as a trainer in the Abu Dhabi Police Force, where He rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel and retired in 1985. his primary school education is Al Falahiah School (Eastern) in Abu Dhabi in 1962, after that he moved to Mohammed Bin Al Qasim School in Abu Dhabi in 1964 and joined Zayed II Military College in 1976 and graduated in 1977.
Academic Qualifications
He has a Ph.D in International Transfer and Anchorage of Foreign Technology in UAE - Case study of Ship Building Industry, from University of London, London, UK. Also he has MSc in Strategic National Resource Management from National Defence University, Washington D.C., USA and MBA in Business Administration from South-eastern University, Washington DC, USA.
Courses
| Golden Commander | UK | 2008 |
| Diploma from Industrial College for Armed Forces (ICAF) | USA | 2002 |
| Management of Security Assistance (Executive Session of Foreign Affairs) | USA | 1992 |
| U.S. Military Command and General Staff Course | USA | 1988 |
Ministry of Interior/Abu Dhabi Police
| Member | Executive Council of the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi[9] | 2008 to 2014 |
| Deputy Commander-in-Chief | Ministry of Interior, Abu Dhabi Police/GHQ, Abu Dhabi[10] | 2008 to 2014 |
Major Positions in UAE Military / Armed Forces
| Position | Military Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chief of Logistics Staff[11] | Logistics Staff, UAE Armed Forces | 2006 to 2008 |
| Chairman | Quality Management Committee of the UAE Armed Forces | 2003 - 2005 |
| Chairman | Board of Directors, The Armed Forces Officers’ Club, Abu Dhabi | 1996 to 2001 |
| Head of Supply Section | Air Defence Command, UAE Armed Forces | 1986 to 1986 |
Government (Federal and Abu Dhabi Emirate)
After joining UAE Military he served as several positions. He was Chairman of the Crises & Disasters Management Standing Committee, Abu Dhabi, he was chairman of Board of Directors, Al Taif-Mubadalla Services Company LLC, Abu Dhabi, Chairman of Executive Board, “IDEX” - International Defence Exhibition & Conference, Abu Dhabi[12] and official spokesman since 1993-2015. Also he served as a member of Board of Directors, The Emirates Foundation for Youth Welfare, Abu Dhabi.
Military Life
On April 16, 1976, he joined the Zayed second Military College as a candidate, where he graduated in December 1977 with the rank of second lieutenant and joined the UAE Air Defense Force and he served in the military sector until the last position of head of the supply authority in the armed forces, and was appointed with the rank of minister. At the same time, he was appointed deputy commander-in-chief with the rank of major general in Abu Dhabi Police until 2014. Then he moved to the diplomatic corps, where he was appointed ambassador extraordinary to the United Arab Emirates, residing in Australia and non-resident at Pacific countries, Vanuatu, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands, then appointed Assistant Minister for Military Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2019 to 2020.
Dr. Obaid Al Ketbi has took many military courses, including: (Air Defense Course at the Air Defense Institute, Egypt, 1954) (A Course for Company Leaders, United Arab Emirates, 1984) (An International Military Diplomacy Course in London, United Kingdom, 1998) (Advanced Course in Military and Civil Strategic Leadership, United States of America, (2002) (Commander Golden, UK 2008).
International Military Operations
| Position | International Military Operation | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Commander | UAE Armed Forces Humanitarian Aid Operations in Iraq War | 2003 |
| Coordinator | UAE Armed Forces De-Mining Operations in Lebanon | 2001 |
| Commander | UAE Armed Forces Humanitarian Aid Forces in Albania/Kosovo | 1999 |
Acknowledgement for Achievement/service
Received several letters of acknowledgement in recognition of his Services to the Country and Humanity; some of the major ones were from:
- HH Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, "Project F-16 Block 60”.
- The General Command of the Armed Forces, the leadership of the Air Force and Air Defense on “Project Apache Helicopters”.
- Dubai International Conference for Peace in the second session of 2012.
- The workshop “Golden commander for crisis management.”
- Albanian Armed Forces, "Relief and support to the Refugees of Kosovo”.
Works and Achievements
Business life:
DR. O
DR. O Group was founded by him in February 2019 to provide a regional platform for international and local brands and initiatives that share the principles of quality, health and authenticity and aim to improve lives. The DR. O group includes Bin Farhood Group and brands including Belvas Belgian Chocolate, Urban Walk and Sehati.
1185 museum[13]
Obaid Al Ketbi owns a personal exhibition in his home in the capital, Abu Dhabi, and there are more than 16,000 unique and rare pieces in the heart of the museum. Such as the sword of the Lord of the Rings, which was not made of it but a few and Dr. Obaid owns the last piece No. 15 and keeps the old coins and cards of the United Arab Emirates.
Hobbies
He believes in the philosophy that "a healthy mind resides in a healthy body”, so he is a strong supporter of activities that build a healthy mind and a healthy body. His hobbies include, among others, the following: Marathons – Participation in the following marathons in the UAE – Cycling – Shooting – Reading – Mountaineering – Passion embodying his life’s journey in the museum’s collections.
Public Honours Conferred
Received several medals, decorations, and awards in recognition of his achievements and Services; some of the major ones include:
- The Federal Personality Award 2013 (UAE)
- Medal of the Commander-in-Chief (UAE)
- Medal of Peacekeepers to Kosovo (UAE)
- Insignia and Medal of NATO (NATO)
Sports
- 2009 New York Marathon
- 2010 Loyalty to the Leader Marathon
- 2014 Wadi Bih (Run)
- 2015 Sports Diplomacy - Australia
- 2017 Australian Marathon
- 2021 Guinness Book of World Records[14]
He won the Guinness World Records award for the largest medal in the world bearing the name of the ALFURSAN[15]. The weight of the medal exceeds 68.5 kilograms, and it comes with an area of 2.56 square meters, and is 160 centimetres long, 160 centimetres wide, and 7.4 centimetres deep. In 2008, Obaid Al Ketbi founded Alfursan team, and the team includes more than 40 athletes participate in various local sporting events and activities.
References
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- ↑ Sebugwaawo, Ismail. "UAE: Inside the treasure trove of an Emirati general". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ↑ "Dr Obaid Al Ketbi Is Leading Others To Health Worldwide". ca.movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ↑ "The Middle East Times - International". www.mideast-times.com. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ↑ "New diplomats sworn in at Ministry of Foreign Affairs". wam. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ↑ admin (2016-05-15). "UAE Ambassador to Australia takes part in marathon". Emirates News Releases. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ↑ "W Motors Blog". W Motors. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ↑ "Jebel Akhdar War", Wikipedia, 2022-11-15, retrieved 2023-02-23
- ↑ "Staff Major General Obaid Al Ketbi, Former Member, Executive Council: Interview - The Middle East 2014 - Oxford Business Group". 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ↑ Sebugwaawo, Ismail. "UAE: Inside the treasure trove of an Emirati general". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ↑ "Imperial College London and UAE development agency launch world-class diabetes centre in Abu Dhabi | Imperial News | Imperial College London". Imperial News. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ↑ "IDEX 2015 BEGINS REHEARSAL FOR THE GRAND OPENING CEREMONY IN ABU DHABI | ADNEC Group". adnecgroup.ae. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ Sebugwaawo, Ismail. "UAE: Inside the treasure trove of an Emirati general". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ "UAE enters Guinness Book for largest sports medal". Dubai Eye 103.8. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ "UAE's Al Forsan breaks Guinness World Record for world's largest medal". wam. 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
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