Eng. Mohammed SAIF AlGhais

EXPERTISE

An expert in land use planning and comprehensive urban development, with a strong focus on integrating transit-oriented development (TOD) into city planning frameworks. His work emphasizes the importance of mixed land use and strategic re-planning to create more sustainable, accessible, and livable urban environments. With a deep understanding of regional planning dynamics, he specializes in aligning transportation infrastructure with land use policies to support long-term urban growth and mobility transformation.




KEY ROLES HELD

  • Urban planning engineer at Ras Al Khaimah Municipality. 2019 - Present.
  • Member of Emirates Planning Association. Ministry of Community
  • Development.
  • Member of Ras Al Khaimah Municipality Youth Council – Ministry of
  • Youth Affairs.
  • Member of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – Bristol, UK Government exchange
  • program.
  • Member of Sustainable Committee – Ras Al Khaimah Municipality.
  • Member of Planning Committee – Ras Al Khaimah Municipality.
  • Member of Flood Control – Ras Al Khaimah Municipality.
  • Trainee at Mustang Petrochemical FZ. LLC. February – April 2016
  • Internship at the Environment Protection and Development Authority-
  • Ras Al Khaimah UAE. Ecological study on the Artificial Island “Al
  • Marjan”.
  • Participate in an education film for the Sea Cow “Dugong in the UAE”


EDUCATION


  • Currently, Urban Design and Planning Ph.D. student at the University of Washington.
  • Masters from Georgetown University/ USA. May 2016 – May 2018.
  • MPS Urban & Regional Planning.
  • Thesis title: TOD in Desert Cities: A Vision for Land Use Frameworks at Highway Interchanges in the UAE.
  • Bachelor from Western Washington University / USA. March 2012- August 2015.
  • Majoring in Environmental Studies with emphasis in Urban Planning. Minor in Environmental Policy.



COMMITMENT

Advancing sustainable urban development in the UAE through research-driven planning, with a particular focus on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). His dedication lies in promoting integrated land use and transportation strategies that reduce car dependency and enhance accessibility. By aligning TOD principles with local planning frameworks, he aims to create inclusive, efficient, and resilient urban environments that reflect the region’s cultural and social context.