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10/6/25, 8:37 AM DGHR Launches ‘The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Program’ to Empower Emirati Financial Leaders in Partnership with Emirates N…
Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group, expressed the bank’s commitment to
developing Emirati talent:

“As a prominent national financial institution, Emirates NBD Group remains deeply committed to supporting
initiatives that advance the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). We are proud to support the CFO Program, which
builds a strong pipeline of future financial leaders by providing a world-class knowledge and training framework,
professional insights, and practical experience. This contributes to the UAE’s knowledge economy and reinforces
its position as a global financial center.”

Professor Léon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School, highlighted the school’s contribution:

“We are honored to collaborate with the HR Department of the Government of Dubai to strengthen the skills of
Dubai’s Chief Financial Officers and finance executives. ESCP Business School, ranked No. 1 worldwide by the
Financial Times for its MSc in Finance, brings together world-class professors and practitioners to deliver an
impactful learning experience.”

The five-month intensive program offers a holistic learning journey that integrates interactive in-person sessions, financial simulations, field
visits to leading global institutions, mentorship, and leadership discussions with international experts.

Structured around five core pillars, the program focuses on:

1. Strategic Thinking and Business Leadership

2. Advanced Financial Management and Performance Analysis

3. Business Valuation Techniques and Corporate Governance

4. Influential Communication and Crisis Management

5. Navigating Modern Global Trends in Finance and Business

Delivered by a faculty of internationally recognized professors, the program combines accredited training curricula, applied case studies, and
practical projects to ensure measurable impact across participating institutions.

Through this initiative, the DGHR reaffirms its commitment to developing national competencies, fostering innovation, and implementing
the latest global best practices in training and leadership development — strengthening Dubai’s competitiveness and its reputation as
a global hub for finance, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

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