< Previous90 September 2023 100 MOST INSPIRING LEADERS FINANCE Al Suwaidi holds the historic distinction of becoming the rst woman to assume her role within the SCA, marking a pivotal moment in the institution's history as of October 2021. Notably, she has also earned recognition from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for her outstanding accomplishments. She also achieved the feat of becoming the inaugural Emirati woman to be designated as a certi ed resident expert in evaluating anti- money laundering and terrorism nancing regulations by the FATF. This notable achievement followed her successful completion of the International Diploma in Anti-Money Laun- dering from the International Compliance Association (ICA). She is also credited as being the rst Emirati female assessor expert in combating money laundering, Islamic jurisprudence, and terrorism nancing. A stellar career trajectory Her professional journey began as a senior legal researcher at the Dubai Educational Zone. In 2022, she joined the SCA as the director of Legal A airs and Legal Advisor, a signi cant step in her career trajectory. Dr Al Suwaidi has previously taken on diverse roles, including serving as the director of the Issuance and Disclosure Department, deputy CEO for Legal A airs, Issu- ance and Research Sector, and deputy CEO of the Licensing, Supervision, and Enforcement Sector. Al Suwaidi obtained a bachelor's degree in Sharia and Law from the United Arab Emirates University. Subsequently, she went on to earn a master's degree in Commercial Law from the University of Wales and a PhD in Law from the University of Leeds, UK. Her extensive expertise encompasses a broad range of technical disciplines, primarily centred around securities and capital markets. This expertise encompasses areas such as securities listing, bonds, and sukuk, nancial market regu- lation, supervision, enforcement, corporate governance, Islamic and conventional nance, compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, as well as Islamic and traditional juris- prudence, among other domains. On 13 July 2023, SCA and the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) formalised their partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This strategic collaboration signi es their shared commitment to advancing the nancial sector. The core objective of this collaboration is to bolster the UAE's reputation as a premier hub for asset and wealth management. This vision is closely aligned with the government's forward-looking goals for the next 50 years, aimed at ensuring the sustained growth of the national economy. The MoU was o cially executed by Al Suwaidi and Jamal Saleh, director general of the UBF. Their collaborative e orts include the exchange of expertise and studies, with the objective of enhanc- ing the local asset management sector. An integral component of this collaboration is the estab- lishment of a collaborative committee, tasked with re ning the legislative framework governing asset management activities. Additionally, this partnership entails the creation of a compre- hensive framework for organising events that spotlight the asset management sector. These initiatives are strategically designed to inspire foreign entities to establish and expand their operations within the UAE, contributing signi cantly to the nation’s economic advancement. 100. DR. MARYAM BUTI AL SUWAIDI CEO; vice-chairman of the Committee and chairman of the Technical Committee UAE SECURITIES AND COMMODITIES AUTHORITY(SCA)DOMINATING AIRPORT DELIVERY parsons.com/aviationNext >