Sultan Farooq

Sultan Farooq is an Emirati second-year MIA candidate at Columbia SIPA, concentrating in Climate, Energy, and Environmental Policy. His research interests include public-sector transformation, sustainable development, and the role of technology in policymaking.

Sultan has interned across government, economic policy, diplomacy, and management consulting, supporting strategic initiatives and national development priorities in the UAE. His international experience also includes contributing to public health research in Uganda and supporting community development efforts to expand access to housing, water, and essential aid in rural communities globally.