Al Ketbi began his working life early, and his work occupied him while he completed his university studies. He joined the Armed Forces, then the Telecommunications Company as a sales and accounts support officer, then the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah. He then became a member of the Federal National Council. He also chairs the Board of Directors of the Maliha Cultural and Sports Club.

He recently obtained a bachelor’s degree in law in 2010 and a master’s degree in the same field in 2012 from the University of Sharjah.