Badreyya Saif AlShehhi

Urban Planning Specialist

Umm Al Quwain, UAEhttps://tabbio.com/badreyya-saif-alshehhi

Profile summary

Strategic and results-driven Urban Planning Leader with over 16 years of experience in urban planning, project management, and organizational leadership. Skilled in developing and implementing planning strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring sustainable urban growth. Recognized for driving efficiency, establishing robust systems, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to deliver impactful community-focused solutions.

Career highlights

Digitized Manual Service: Supported internal sections and smart government programs to digitize a manual service.

Developed Land Compensation Framework: Developed framework for land compensation to ensure fair transparent mechanisms for property owners.

Key skills

Skills
Strategic & Project ManagementUrban & Detailed PlanningTechnical Report Writing & AnalysisResource Planning & Risk ManagementTeam Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementProcess Improvement & Performance MonitoringData Analytics & VisualizationAutomated Addressing Systems & SoftwareCloud Computing & Data ManagementClimate Change Adaptation & Resilience PlanningCommunity Engagement (specifically underserved populations)Real Estate Development & FinanceGeographic Information Systems (GIS) Advanced AnalysisSustainable Transportation Planning

Professional experience

PresentSep 2025 - Present
Umm Al Quwain Municipality | Umm Al Quwain

Developed framework for land compensation to ensure fair transparent mechanisms for property owners. Collaborated with some government entities to align planning proposals with longterm urban growth strategies Proposed innovation compensation models (cash, land swaps or future participation)

  • Developed framework for land compensation to ensure fair transparent mechanisms for property owners.
  • Collaborated with some government entities to align planning proposals with longterm urban growth strategies
  • Proposed innovation compensation models (cash, land swaps or future participation)
Head of Addressing & Numbering SectionSep 2023 - Present
Umm Al Quwain Municipality | Umm Al Quwain

Lead the development of strategic plans and oversee implementation across addressing and numbering functions. Supervise the creation and maintenance of the geographic numbering system for urban infrastructure. Establish policies, procedures, and standards to streamline operations. Ensure complete city coverage through updated maps and accurate addressing data. Collaborated with smart Government initiatives to transition some services from manual process to digital portals. Supported internal sections and smart government programs to digitize a manual service

  • Lead the development of strategic plans and oversee implementation across addressing and numbering functions.
  • Supervise the creation and maintenance of the geographic numbering system for urban infrastructure.
  • Establish policies, procedures, and standards to streamline operations.
  • Ensure complete city coverage through updated maps and accurate addressing data.
  • Collaborated with smart Government initiatives to transition some services from manual process to digital portals.
  • Supported internal sections and smart government programs to digitize a manual service
Acting as a Head of Urban Planning & Detailed Planning SectionJan 2019 - Jan 2023
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality

Directed teams in environmental planning, land use planning, urban design, and community planning. Guided sustainable land use policies and urban development initiatives. Facilitated collaboration between community stakeholders and planning authorities.

  • Directed teams in environmental planning, land use planning, urban design, and community planning.
  • Guided sustainable land use policies and urban development initiatives.
  • Facilitated collaboration between community stakeholders and planning authorities.
Office Manager to CEO Urban Planning & Development SectorJan 2015 - Jan 2018
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality

Reviewed sector performance reports prior to executive presentation. Oversaw project tracking, coordination with consultants/contractors, and budget planning. Delivered weekly executive briefings on project performance, HR, and operational progress. Organized executive meetings, prepared MoMs, and presented committee outcomes to leadership.

  • Reviewed sector performance reports prior to executive presentation.
  • Oversaw project tracking, coordination with consultants/contractors, and budget planning.
  • Delivered weekly executive briefings on project performance, HR, and operational progress.
  • Organized executive meetings, prepared MoMs, and presented committee outcomes to leadership.
Urban Planner Detailed Planning SectionJan 2009 - Jan 2014
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality

Managed urban planning operations including landuse changes, compensations, and site rearrangements. Processed development requests and ensured compliance with municipal planning regulations.

  • Managed urban planning operations including landuse changes, compensations, and site rearrangements.
  • Processed development requests and ensured compliance with municipal planning regulations.

Education

Master's, Engineering Project ManagementJan 2016 - Jan 2018
AURAK
Bachelor's Degree, Urban PlanningJan 2004 - Jan 2009
UAE University