Government and technology · UAE · 1962–
Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi Life & Career Timeline
Technology leadership and the first woman appointed to the UAE Cabinet.
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Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi moved from software and e-government into economic, trade, development and tolerance ministries.
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Born in Dubai
Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi was born into Sharjah’s Al Qasimi family.
Source: uaeiic.aeBegins computer-science studies
She studied computer science at California State University, Chico.
Source: uaeiic.aeStarts technology career
Al Qasimi returned to work in software and information technology.
Source: uaeiic.aeDubai Ports Authority technology leadership
She led information-systems work supporting a rapidly expanding port and logistics sector.
Source: uaeiic.aeDistinguished Government Employee
Her public-sector technology work received a Dubai Government excellence award.
Source: uaeiic.aeTejari.com launched
As chief executive, she led a government-backed business-to-business e-commerce marketplace.
Source: uaeiic.aeDubai e-government executive team
Al Qasimi helped coordinate the transition of government services online.
Source: uaeiic.aeFirst woman in the UAE Cabinet
Appointment as Minister of Economy and Planning made her the federation’s first female minister.
Source: uaeiic.aeMinister of Economy
She continued economic-policy work in a restructured federal Cabinet.
Source: uaeiic.aeIndia–UAE Trade Policy Forum
Ministerial dialogue strengthened trade and investment ties.
Source: uaeiic.aeMinister of Foreign Trade
A new portfolio focused on the UAE’s expanding international commerce.
Source: uaeiic.aeHosts Indian presidential visit
She welcomed President Pratibha Patil during a major bilateral visit.
Source: uaeiic.aeInternational Cooperation and Development
Al Qasimi moved to a ministry coordinating foreign aid and development partnerships.
Source: uaeiic.aePresident of Zayed University
She combined ministerial work with leadership of a federal university.
Source: uaeiic.aeMinister of State for Tolerance
She became the first holder of a new ministry dedicated to tolerance and coexistence.
Source: uaeiic.aeGlobal interfaith and tolerance advocacy
Al Qasimi represented the UAE in public diplomacy and dialogue initiatives.
Source: uaeiic.aeCompletes Zayed University presidency
Her four-year term helped advance education and institutional development.
Source: uaeiic.aeReflects on Emirati women’s progress
At an Emirati Women’s Day gathering, she highlighted milestones from technology, Cabinet and diplomatic service.
Source: www.mediaoffice.aeThis educational timeline is not endorsed by or affiliated with Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi or their representatives. Event text is original editorial copy based on the linked sources.
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