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Dubai Launches Dubai Financial Expert Programme to Foster Future Leaders

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The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development (MBRCLD) have partnered to launch the Dubai Financial Expert Programme, a six-month intensive training programme designed to cultivate Emirati leaders in the financial sector. The programme aims to enhance the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of Emiratis in the financial services sector, develop their entrepreneurial mindsets and leadership skills, and position Dubai as a global hub for finance. Twenty Emirati leaders have been selected for the inaugural cohort, representing 16 different entities, including government and private sector organizations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Dubai Financial Expert Programme is a six-month intensive training programme designed to cultivate Emirati leaders in the financial sector.
  • The programme aims to enhance the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of Emiratis in the financial services sector, develop their entrepreneurial mindsets and leadership skills, and position Dubai as a global hub for finance.
  • The inaugural cohort comprises 20 Emirati leaders from 16 different entities, including government and private sector organizations.
  • The programme offers participants an exceptional experience that blends world-class executive education and access to top innovators and C-level executives.
  • The target participants are UAE nationals between the ages of 25 and 35 with 5-10 years of professional experience, including financial sector experience.
  • The programme has a comprehensive assessment process that evaluates leadership and financial competencies, educational background, team leader skills, strategic project management, and drive for success.
  • The cohort has recently completed executive education training at Said Business School, University of Oxford, and will participate in a final showcase of capstone projects focusing on delivering tangible impact.
  • The programme culminates with a graduation ceremony at the 2025 Mohammed Bin Rashid Leaders Forum, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
  • The programme offers valuable support to participants through a distinguished network of expert mentors, drawn from real-world experience.

Statistics:

  • 20 Emirati leaders have been selected for the inaugural cohort of the Dubai Financial Expert Programme.
  • 16 different entities are represented in the inaugural cohort, including government and private sector organizations.
  • The programme targets UAE nationals between the ages of 25 and 35 with 5-10 years of professional experience, including financial sector experience.
  • The programme has a comprehensive assessment process that evaluates leadership and financial competencies, educational background, team leader skills, strategic project management, and drive for success.
  • The cohort has recently completed executive education training at Said Business School, University of Oxford.
  • The programme culminates with a graduation ceremony at the 2025 Mohammed Bin Rashid Leaders Forum, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Sources:

  • Wam (22 May 2025)
  • Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
  • Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development (MBRCLD)

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