Eisa Yousif is an Emirati heritage professional whose work centres on archaeology, cultural landscapes, and public heritage policy in the Emirate of Sharjah.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from United Arab Emirates University, awarded in 1989, which underpins his interest in place, environment, and historical continuity.
He serves as Director General of the Sharjah Archaeology Authority within the Government of Sharjah, appointed by Emiri Decree in June 2023. His remit spans archaeological research, site stewardship, and heritage management initiatives across the emirate. He also chairs the World Heritage File Committee for the Cultural Landscape of the Central Region of the Emirate of Sharjah, established in 2018, supporting heritage protection and long term planning aligned with international frameworks.
Across his career he has engaged with regional and international academic conferences and symposia. His stated interests include the history of ancient trade, maritime ports, and archaeological discoveries in the United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Peninsula. He has also taken part in international conferences and exhibitions, contributing to wider professional dialogue on safeguarding sites, interpreting landscapes, and building public understanding of archaeology.
Across his career he has engaged with regional and international academic conferences and symposia. His stated interests include the history of ancient trade, maritime ports, and archaeological discoveries in the United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Peninsula. He has also taken part in international conferences and exhibitions, contributing to wider professional dialogue on safeguarding sites, interpreting landscapes, and building public understanding of archaeology.