NEP 3.0

Talal Faris is the Family and Community Division Manager at the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (ADDCD). Driven by making a positive impact on people’s lives, Talal has led the development and implementation of multiple emirate-level strategies and policies while supporting the establishment of key social sector entities. Prior to joining ADDCD, Talal was a Senior Program Associate at Hedayah Center where he worked on local and international programs with strategic partners at both government and non-government levels. Talal earned an MPhil in Criminology from the University of Cambridge, an MA in International and Civil Security from Khalifa University, and a BSc in Criminology from Northumbria University.