Building Systems that Serve Humanity | H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Al Hamed | TEDxAlBateen
In this powerful and reflective talk, H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Al Hamed — a visionary leader and Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi — takes us on a journey through five decades of experience, from a small village in Madinat Zayed to leading major national transformations in health, governance, and public service.Through stories of perseverance, innovation, and teamwork, His Excellency shares how community values shaped his leadership and how service to the nation became his lifelong compass. From pioneering the first TAMM service center in Madinat Zayed, to launching Malaffi, the UAE’s first unified health information platform, and steering the country’s COVID-19 response with courage and collaboration — his story is a testament to what can be achieved through unity and purpose.H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Al Hamed reminds us that true success is not measured by awards or titles, but by what we offer others — by the foundations we build for future generations, and by the values we pass on.Key ideas:- Leadership as a lifelong journey of responsibility and service
- The power of community and teamwork in national progress
- Lessons from building systems that work for the people, and managing the COVID-19 response
- How innovation and compassion can redefine public service
- Building a nation by nurturing its next generationRecorded live at TEDxAlBateen 2025 — themed “Threads of Us,” celebrating stories of leadership, resilience, and the values that connect people to purpose.#TEDxAlBateen #SheikhAbdullaAlHamed #ThreadsOfUs #Leadership #UAE #PublicService #Inspiration #Health #Innovation H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Bin Butti Al Hamed is a distinguished government official with a wealth of experience and notable accomplishments.Recognized for his exceptional contributions, H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Bin Butti Al Hamed has been honored with multiple awards and certificates of appreciation. Notably, during his tenure as Chairman of the Department of Health, he received 58 awards for his extraordinary efforts in combating the global pandemic, COVID-19. Additionally, he was presented with the prestigious Salerno Medical School Award for notable figures in the healthcare sector in the UAE from the International Award Salernitana Medical School. He was also appointed as a member of the Trustee Board of the Almo Collegio of the Salerno Medical School, where he received an Honorary Degree in Human Sciences and the Cooperation of Peoples This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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