Department of Community Development
Talal Faris currently serves as the Director of the Family and Community Division at the Department of Community Development, where previous roles have included Vulnerable Groups Section Head and Policy and Strategy Specialist. Faris has substantial experience in program management, having worked as a Senior Program Associate at Hedayah from August 2015 to May 2019. Additional experience includes positions as a Safety and Security Professional at the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council and as an Industrial Development Officer at the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation. Talal Faris holds a Master of Philosophy in Criminology from the University of Cambridge, a Master's degree in International and Civil Security from Khalifa University, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Northumbria University.
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Department of Community Development
As the custodian of Abu Dhabi’s social sector agenda, we strive to raise the quality of services in the sector, create an inclusive and cohesive society in the Emirate, provide opportunities and services for all individuals in Abu Dhabi to grow economically and socially, build integrated communities, and ensure a decent standard of living for all members of the community.