Dr Mohammed Butti Thani Tarish Al Shamsi
Dr Mohammed Butti Thani Tarish Al ShamsiTreasurer

Accomplished legal scholar, strategic advisor with over 35 years of distinguished service at Dubai Police Academy. Held leadership roles including Deputy Director of Dubai Police Academy and Director of the Foresight Center. Recognized as the first Emirati to earn the academic rank of Associate Professor in Administrative Law across the UAE. Holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Administrative Law from the University of Sheffield, UK.

Demonstrated expertise in legal drafting, public administration, strategic planning, and academic leadership. Served on national legal committees, authored scholarly research, and contributed significantly to legal reform and human capital development within Dubai’s governmental institutions.

Awarded the Ministry of Interior Excellence Award for ideal performance and actively led national efforts to instill patriotism and civic values in future leaders.

A visionary educator and policymaker committed to advancing legal integrity, institutional innovation, and national identity.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Chairman, Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal Professionals – Since 2021
• Chairman, Federation of Professional Associations in the UAE – 2012-2021
• Founding Member, Geneva Centre for Human Rights and Global Dialogue – Switzerland, since 2013
• Member of the Consultive Council for:

  • Ajman City University
  • Fujairah University for Science and Technology

• Visiting professor at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy