Dr. Nadhem, joined the National Transport Authority in March of 2010 to become the Director of Roads and Land Transport Department. His positions and role in the NTA is to supervise the development of federal regulations, legislations, standards and benchmarks on passenger and freight movements in the United Arab Emirates. His previous work was as an Advisor for The Infrastructure and Municipal Assets Sector in the Department of Municipality Affairs, and the Public Works Department in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Nadhem has attained a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph D) in Engineering Project Management from Wales in the United Kingdom and has the experience and the expertise in Transport Management, Project and Construction Management, Claims and Disputes Management, Risk Management, Quality Management System (QMS). He is a Certified Quality Management Systems Trainer and Auditor and has conducted various lectures and seminars on Transport Project Management, Quality Management and Project Claims and Disputes.

Dr. Nadhem has contributed to several technical publications including reports, conference papers and presentations in local, regional and international conferences in the field of transportation such as the Federal Road Traffic Accident Study: Causes and Preventive Measures.  Dr. Nadhem is also the recipient of various recognition and appreciation Awards, such as the  “Trophy of Excellence” from Abu Dhabi Works Department for the “Outstanding Leadership” in the ISO- 9000 Certification Project. Finally he was also involved as a member, Vice-Chairman and Chairman of several Authorities and Professional Committees at a local and federal level, for example the TTF (Trade and Transportation Facilitation) committee,   while also representing the UAE in various forums at a regional level (Gulf Countries Council, Arab League) and international level (ESCWA) in discussing land transport sector topic, issues, and joint initiatives.