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H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR, said: “Investing in human
capital and strengthening national capabilities remain a core priority for us. The ‘The Chief
Financial Officer (CFO) Program’ marks a significant milestone in our efforts to empower
Emirati talent. It goes beyond financial skills development by nurturing strategic leadership
capabilities essential for guiding institutions with efficiency.”

H.E. added: “Through this pioneering program, we are transforming the vision of our wise
leadership into actionable steps to build a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.
It will enhance institutional performance, elevate the leadership capabilities of professionals,
and reinforce Dubai’s position as a global hub for finance and business. The program also
demonstrates the critical value of strong public-private partnerships, where government
expertise is combined with global academic excellence to offer an unparalleled training
experience. It opens new pathways for participants to thrive and lead the financial future of
Dubai.”

Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group,
said: “As a prominent national financial institution, Emirates NBD Group remains deeply
committed to supporting programs that advance the objectives of the Dubai Economic
Agenda (D33) and promote the development of Emirati talent through a wide range of
initiatives launched over the years. In this context, we are proud to support the ‘The Chief
Financial Officer (CFO) Program’, which contributes to building a robust pipeline of future
financial leaders by equipping Emirati professionals with future-ready skills. By providing a
world-class knowledge and training system, specialised professional insights, and tangible
practical experiences, we are contributing to the advancement of the UAE’s knowledge
economy and reinforcing its global standing as a prominent global financial centre.”

Professor Léon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School, said: “We
are truly honored to collaborate with the HR Department of the Government of Dubai to help
strengthen the skills of Dubai’s Chief Financial Officers and finance executives. ESCP
Business School is proud to be ranked No. 1 worldwide by the Financial Times for its MSc in
Finance and No. 2 worldwide for its Executive MBA. Building on a strong and promising
partnership between ESCP and the Government of Dubai, this program brings together the
expertise and commitment of world-class professors and practitioners.”

The five-month intensive program provides a holistic and immersive learning experience,
combining interactive in-person training, realistic simulations of financial challenges, field
visits to leading local and global institutions, individual career mentoring sessions, and
leadership discussions with global finance and business experts.

The program is centred around five core pillars - Strategic Thinking and Business Leadership,
Advanced Financial Management and Performance Analysis, Business Valuation Techniques
and Corporate Governance, Influential Communication and Crisis Management, and
Navigating the Latest Modern Global Trends in the World of Finance and Business. Delivered
by a distinguished faculty of esteemed business school professors, the program features

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