Full Name
Nada Abubakr
Job Title
Middle East Director - Water
Company
Ricardo
Biography
Nada Abubakr is an executive leader in the global water sector with over 15 years of experience delivering impactful initiatives across Australia and the Middle East. She has led regional water practices, driven business growth, and worked closely with government, utility, and industry stakeholders to address complex water challenges.

Currently based in the UAE, Nada brings a broad and integrated perspective on the water landscape—spanning strategy, policy, regulation, governance, and infrastructure. Her strength lies in building trusted relationships, connecting people and ideas, and delivering practical, scalable solutions with lasting impact.

She is certified in water risk assessment and partnership brokering, and serves as a member of the Water Positive Think Tank. Nada is deeply committed to inclusive leadership and sustainable outcomes, with a particular focus on bridging strategic vision with on-the-ground implementation.
Nada Abubakr