Dr. Shamma Al Naqbi is the Executive Director of Zayed Military University at the UAE Ministry of Defence, where she leads the strategic integration of academic excellence and military readiness in alignment with national defense priorities. With over 16 years of senior leadership experience across defense, security, and higher education institutions, she is widely recognized for driving large-scale academic transformation, institutional governance, and future-ready education models. A graduate of the UAE National Defense College and holder of a PhD in Education Leadership, Dr. Al Naqbi is a trusted advisor and thought leader in strategic education, national capacity building, and leadership development. She has led major reform initiatives, forged high-impact national and international partnerships, and contributed to shaping next-generation leaders for the defense and security sector.5478