Anas Alotaiba
Anas Naser Al Otaiba | |
|---|---|
| President of the UAE Boxing Federation | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| President of the Asian Boxing Confederation | |
| In office 2018–2022 | |
| General Manager, Emirates Defence Companies Council | |
| In office 2020–2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1976 (age 49–50) United Arab Emirates |
| Spouse | Married |
| Alma mater | Abu Dhabi University (MBA), Lewis & Clark College (BA) |
| Occupation | Sports administrator, government official |
| Website | UAE Boxing Federation |
Anas Naser Al Otaiba (Arabic: أنس العتيبة, born 1976) is an Emirati sports administrator and government executive. He is the President of the UAE Boxing Federation[1] and formerly served as President of the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC)[2] from 2018 to 2022. He also holds a role in the defense sector as the General Manager of the Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC), an industry association representing the defense and security sector in the United Arab Emirates.
Education
Al Otaiba earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business and International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon,[3] in 1998. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Abu Dhabi University in 2008.[4]
Career
Al Otaiba has held several executive roles within Abu Dhabi’s government and defense-related entities. He served as Executive Director of Corporate Support Affairs at the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi. He was also Executive Director of Operations Support at the Tawazun Economic Council,[5] formerly known as the Offset Program Bureau. In addition, he worked as General Manager of Tawazun Advanced Defense Systems (TADS). Earlier in his career, he served as Director of Human Resources at Abu Dhabi Ports Company and as Manager of Group Nationals Recruitment at ADNOC. He has also contributed as a Board Member of the Saadiyat Cooperative Society.
Sports administration
Al Otaiba began his involvement in boxing administration in 2012 as a board member of the UAE Boxing Federation.[6][7] He became its president in 2016. That same year, he also joined the board of the UAE National Olympic Committee. He served as a member of the ASBC Executive Committee from 2014 and was elected President of the Asian Boxing Confederation in 2018, holding that position until 2022. He also served on the Executive Committee of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) beginning in 2018. During his tenure, the ASBC introduced governance initiatives, expanded regional tournaments, and created boxing programs across Asia.
Emirates Defence Companies Council
As General Manager of the Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC), Al Otaiba has managed the UAE's representation at international defense exhibitions. The EDCC coordinates with local defense manufacturers and facilitates their participation in international forums. The council has organized UAE National Pavilions at events such as the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh and Eurosatory 2024 in Paris, where multiple UAE-based companies showcased defense technologies and services.[8][9]
References
- ^ "UAE Boxing Federation President, Mr Anas Alotaiba, appointed as AIBA EC Member". IBA. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "OCA » Asian boxing president congratulates female officials on world appointment". oca.asia. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "A Visit to the Middle East". www.lclark.edu. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ Admin. "Introduction of the new ASBC President - Mr. Anas Alotaiba". ASBCNEWS. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "Asian Boxing Confederation head Al Otaiba to stand for AIBA President". 2020-10-13. Archived from the original on 2021-10-24. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ Passela, Amith. "Asia and UAE boxing chief Anas Al Otaiba announces AIBA presidency bid". The National. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia's boxers shine at UAE championships". Arab News. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "World Defense Show 2024 sees strong presence of Emirati companies". EDCC. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ "Anas Naser Al Otaiba: We help member companies enhance quality investments, accelerate industrial growth". Al Jundi Journal. Retrieved 2025-08-08.