Biography

Eng. Abushahab was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Board member of Parkin Company PJSC in 2023. With a career of over 27 years, he brings a wealth of relevant, practical experience to the Board. His deep knowledge and understanding of the transportation sector stem from his wide-ranging experience at the RTA and his appointment as CEO of Strategy and Corporate Governance. Eng. Abushahab chairs high-profile RTA committees responsible for transport integration, sustainability, repair and maintenance, strategy, crisis management, and enterprise command and control. He was also recently appointed CEO of Planning and Corporate Governance at Dubai Municipality, supervising urban planning procedures and operations across the Emirate. Eng. Abushahab has received multiple awards for his professional achievements, including the highly prestigious medal of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for Outstanding National Achievement. Eng. Abushahab graduated with a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from UAE University and holds a master's in urban planning from the American University of Sharjah.

Current Board Positions

Parkin Co. PJSC

2023–presentIndependent, Non-executive DirectorIndependent

All Current Positions