H.E. Dr. Farida AlHosani is the Deputy CEO of GLIDE (Global Institute for Disease Elimination). The Institute works to accelerate progress towards disease elimination to alleviate suffering and improve human lives.

Dr. Farida played a pivotal role in establishing the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center in 2019, overseeing the development and implementation of strategic plans and served as Executive Director for Infectious Diseases. Her leadership spans critical areas such as communicable disease preparedness, environmental health, safety, and vector control.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Farida served as the Official Spokesperson for the UAE Health Sector, providing critical updates and leading public health and vaccination initiatives. Her contributions were instrumental in the UAE's globally recognized pandemic response.

In 2022, she became the first Emirati woman to join the WHO’s Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework Advisory Group, where she currently serves as Chair, advising the WHO Director-General on global strategies for pandemic preparedness and response.

As a passionate advocate for innovation, research, and artificial intelligence in public health, Dr. Farida continues to contribute to infectious disease research and academic publications. She holds a Ph.D. and a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA, and a master’s degree in security and strategic studies from the UAE National Defense College.