H.E Fatima Ibrahim Khalifa Al-Mannai

Undersecretary of Housing and Urban Planning

Work Experience

Assistant Undersecretary for Housing Services | Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (2023 – 2024)

Legal Advisor to the Minister | Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (2016 – 2023)

Provided strategic legal counsel on housing initiatives and urban development frameworks.

Served in various capacities within the Ministry, rising to the rank of Captain.

Education & Qualifications

Ph.D. Candidate in Public Law | University of Bahrain (Started 2021).
Master’s Degree in Criminal and Police Sciences | Royal Police Academy (2014).
Diploma in Police Sciences | Royal Police Academy (2009).
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) | University of Bahrain (2007).

Professional Achievements

National Policy Reform: Participated in the reformulation of the Kingdom’s housing policy in collaboration with the United Nations Office (2017).
Financing Innovation Team: Played a key role in developing and modernizing housing finance services (2018 – 2024).
Legislative Development: Led the development and drafting of housing legislations to align with modern urban requirements (2016 – 2024).
Strategic Subsidy Reform: Key contributor to the restructuring of government housing subsidies.

Memberships & Global Presence

Chair of the Housing Committee (2024 – Present).
Vice Chair of the Housing Committee (2023).
Vice Chair of the Technical Committee for Restructuring Government Subsidy (2023).
Member (Former) of the Urban Planning Decisions Appeals Committee (2022).
Member (Former) of the Land Division Decisions Appeals Committee (2022).

Skills

Legal & Legislative Expertise: Specialized in public law, legislative drafting, and urban planning appeals.
Strategic Planning: Reformulating national policies and restructuring government support systems.
Crisis & Appeals Management: Expertise in handling complex legal appeals and land division disputes.
Leadership: Directing high-level technical committees and ministerial departments.