ABOUT ENA
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Emirates Nutrition Association (ENA) is a national professional body that supports the advancement of nutrition practice and knowledge within the UAE. It serves as a unifying platform for specialists and emerging professionals working across nutrition, dietetics, public health, research, and related disciplines. By encouraging collaboration and professional exchange,
ENA contributes to strengthening standards of practice and supporting the development of a skilled nutrition workforce aligned with national health priorities.
Through its programs and activities, ENA actively promotes informed approaches to nutrition and healthy living across both professional and community settings. The association facilitates learning, professional development, and scientific dialogue through events, training opportunities, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. By connecting expertise with public awareness efforts, ENA plays a meaningful role in supporting evidence-based nutrition practices and fostering long-term health and well-being in the UAE.
- Empower careers by providing exclusive benefits, including discounts and opportunities to showcase expertise.
- Foster innovation through workshops and seminars that drive professional growth and advance nutrition and health practices.
- Promote public health by raising awareness and addressing nutritional challenges to improve community well-being.
Encouraging and disseminating research and knowledge related to the science of nutrition.
Maintaining communication among members and enhancing their scientific performance in the field of nutrition
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Prof. Ayesha Al Dhaheri
Is a Clinical Nutrition professor at UAEU and Advisor to the Vice Chancellor. She has led major academic reforms, built regional nutrition capacity as WHO Collaborating Centre Head, and published 135+ papers (h-index 28). She currently serves as President of the Emirates Nutrition Association and supports FAO-led food composition initiatives.
Ms. Salma Hashem Alhebshi
Vice President
Vice President
Instructor
United Arab Emirates University
Ms. Nada Zuhair Aladeeb
is an academically specialized food science and nutrition. Director of Nutrition at SEHA, 1994 – 2022, ENA Secretary-General and a member of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection- MET.
A nutritional media personality and numerous awards-winning including the Leading Community Initiative Award from the Sh. Fatima bint Mubarak.
She has internationally published scientific researches
and pioneering nutritional initiatives.
She was the first Emirati to publish “A Nutritional Overview”book and “The Nutritional Value of Dates.
Ms. Ghareesa Ali Alshehhi
Member of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Nutrition Society – Secretary –
Senior Nutrition Specialist – 30 years of experience at the Ministry of Health – Founder of Emirates Health Services –
Graduate of UAE University, College of Agricultural Sciences, specializing in Food Industries and Nutrition –
Member of Emirates Volunteers
Dr. Youssef Saeed Al Saadi
Is the first Emirati Certified Food Scientist, holding a PhD
in Food Science from Kansas State University. He is a Standardization
Affairs Consultant at MoIAT, with nearly 30 years’ experience in food
science, safety, security, standards, and conformity, focusing on rapid
methods and automation.
Prof. Ayesha Al Dhaheri
Ms. Salma Hashem Alhebshi
Ms. Nada Zuhair Aladeeb
Ms. Ghareesa Ali Alshehhi
Dr. Youssef Saeed Al Saadi
President
Professor,
Advisor – Vice Chancellor Office United Arab Emirates University
Vice President
Instructor
United Arab Emirates University
Secretary General
Member of Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection Ministry of Economy
Secretary
Dietitian
Emirates Health Services
Treasurer
Conformity Advisor
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT)
















