Dr Aisha Bin Bishr is a leading expert in the field of smart cities and the director general of the Smart Dubai Office (SDO). In this role, she is responsible for implementing the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the happiest city on earth through the use of technology.
Dr Bin Bishr received her bachelor’s degree in computer science from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and her master’s and doctoral degrees in computer science from the University of Maryland. She has worked in various roles in the tech industry, including as a software engineer and as a professor of computer science.
As the director general of the SDO, Dr Bin Bishr has played a key role in the development and implementation of the Dubai Smart City Initiative, which aims to transform Dubai into a smart and sustainable city through the use of technology. She has also been actively involved in various initiatives related to the use of technology for social good, including the Global Blockchain Council and the Dubai Data Initiative.
Dr Bin Bishr is a leading figure in the field of smart cities and a prominent voice in the technology industry. Her work has had a significant impact on the development and adoption of technology in Dubai and beyond.
