Chief Administrative Officer
CIRAS Directorate of Administration and Finance – DAF
Dr. Khalifa Al Aleeli Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as Chief Administrative Officer within the CIRAS Directorate of Administration and Finance (DAF), where he oversees administrative governance, operational integrity, and institutional coordination across CIRAS’s international structure.
He brings to CIRAS a rare combination of senior security leadership, executive management expertise, and deep regional insight. As a former leading police officer in the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Khalifa Al Aleeli possesses extensive firsthand experience in security strategy, risk management, institutional discipline, and high-level operational command.
This background provides CIRAS with a strong foundation in organizational security awareness, governance resilience, and risk-sensitive administration.
Executive Profile
Senior executive leader and strategic advisor with more than 24 years of experience across governmental, semi-governmental, and private sector environments. Brings a distinguished record in institutional leadership, governance, investment, and organizational transformation, operating at senior decision-making levels.
Dr. Al Aleeli is recognized for his ability to support executive leadership, advise decision-makers, and design robust administrative and governance structures capable of long-term sustainability and growth within complex, multi-stakeholder environments. His profile combines executive management expertise, legal and regulatory understanding, and applied strategic leadership, enabling effective alignment between institutional vision and disciplined execution.
Academic Qualifications
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Focus on executive leadership, strategic decision-making, and institutional systems design.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Advanced management, strategy, and organizational leadership.
Master of Military Sciences
Graduate-level military education focused on preparing senior officers for strategic leadership and command roles through advanced studies in military theory and operational art, strategic planning, joint operations, national defense and security, legal-political frameworks, crisis management, and high-level decision-making within a joint and integrated armed forces environment.
Bachelor Of Degree in Legal and Police Sciences
Legal frameworks, criminal law and procedures, police sciences, criminal investigation, forensic and evidence principles, public security, police administration, military and security training, leadership, criminology, and applied field training.
Senior Leadership and Executive Experience
- Business Advisor
DSKZ Global Investment - Business Advisor
DSKZ International Investment - Chief Executive Officer
Switch Investment - Chief Executive Officer
Switch Property Management - Chairman
AVDP Enterprises - Chief Executive Officer
Private Investment & Affairs Office (Royal Family) - Protocol Director
Private Investment & Affairs Office (Royal Family) - Head of External Operations
UAE – UAQ Police General Headquarters
Core Areas of Expertise
- Senior executive leadership and institutional systems building.
- Administrative governance and organizational architecture.
- Strategic advisory and executive decision support.
- Investment management and business development.
- Real estate and asset management.
- Organizational transformation and restructuring.
- Public–private sector coordination.
- High-level stakeholder engagement.
Governmental and High-Level Institutional Engagement
- Chairman and member of multiple committees within governmental bodies and institutions.
- Direct engagement with senior leadership and decision-makers.
- Roles requiring a high degree of trust, confidentiality, and institutional discipline.
Leadership Orientation
- Strategic leader with a systems-level perspective.
- Policy advisor supporting informed and balanced decision-making.
- Transformation and execution leader translating vision into operational reality.
Professional Standing
Dr. Al Aleeli is known for operating effectively within complex institutional environments, building resilient administrative and governance systems, and supporting senior leadership in strategic planning and decision-making. His academic background and executive experience position him as a strong contributor to international organizations, institutional initiatives, and governmental or semi-governmental frameworks.
Key Contributions and Expertise:
Dr. Al Aleeli is widely respected for his excellent connections, institutional knowledge, and operational know-how within the UAE and the broader Middle East region. His deep understanding of regional governance structures, regulatory environments, and cross-cultural leadership dynamics is of significant strategic value to CIRAS.
Through his role, he supports CIRAS in:
- Navigating regional administrative, regulatory, and security frameworks
- Strengthening institutional credibility and trust in the UAE and Middle East
- Supporting high-level partnerships, governmental dialogue, and regional cooperation
- Ensuring that CIRAS operations meet international standards while respecting regional contexts
Key Responsibilities
As Chief Administrative Officer, Dr. Khalifa Al Aleeli is responsible for:
- Contributing to strategic expansion and institutional stability in international contexts
- Administrative governance and institutional oversight across CIRAS directorates
- Integration of security-aware administrative practices and risk management principles
- Executive coordination within the Directorate of Administration and Finance
- Supporting compliance, operational discipline, and organizational resilience
Impact at CIRAS:
Dr. Khalifa Al Aleeli leadership significantly strengthens CIRAS’s administrative robustness, security awareness, and regional strategic positioning. His unique combination of security command experience, executive education, and regional connectivity enhances CIRAS’s ability to operate confidently in complex international environments.
A leader at the intersection of security, governance, and strategic administration, Dr. Khalifa Al Aleeli strengthens CIRAS’s institutional integrity and regional influence.
