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10/6/25, 8:35 AM Dubai launches CFO Program to train Emirati financial leaders
“As a national financial institution, we are proud to support the CFO Program, which helps build a strong pipeline of future financial leaders. By
offering world-class training and practical experience, we are contributing to the UAE’s knowledge economy and reinforcing its global standing
as a financial centre,” he said.

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Professor Léon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School, said: “We are honoured to work with the Government of
Dubai to enhance the skills of its financial executives. This collaboration brings together the expertise of ESCP’s globally recognised faculty
and Dubai’s vision for financial excellence.”

5-month programme

The five-month programme delivers a holistic learning journey, combining:
In-person training and interactive simulations of real-world financial challenges.
Field visits to major financial institutions in the UAE and abroad.
One-on-one mentoring and leadership discussions with global finance experts.

It focuses on five core pillars:
1. Strategic Thinking and Business Leadership
2. Advanced Financial Management and Performance Analysis
3. Business Valuation and Corporate Governance
4. Influential Communication and Crisis Management
5. Global Trends in Finance and Business

Delivered by internationally accredited faculty, the curriculum includes applied projects and case studies to ensure measurable impact on
participants’ organisations.

National competencies
Through the CFO Program, DGHR reinforces its commitment to building national capabilities and aligning professional development with
Dubai’s long-term economic goals.

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