H.E. Fadila Al-Muaini is a pioneering figure in Emirati media with a career spanning over 30 years, currently serving as the Chairperson of the UAE Journalists Association, an organization she helped found in 2000. She began her career in 1989 as a field reporter for Al-Bayan newspaper, eventually advancing to managing editor, and has since held several high-ranking positions within the association, including Secretary General and Vice President, before assuming her current leadership role. An advocate for professional development and ethical journalism, she also holds leadership roles in regional bodies like the Gulf Press Union and the Federation of West Asian Journalists, focusing on supporting local talent and advancing media standards in the UAE.