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10/6/25, 8:38 AM Dubai Government Launches Chief Financial Officer Programme For Emirati Leaders - OneArabia

The five-month programme offers a comprehensive learning experience. It includes interactive training, real-world

simulations, field visits to top institutions, career mentoring, and leadership sessions with global experts. The curriculum is
structured around five key pillars: strategic thinking and business leadership; advanced financial management; corporate

governance; effective communication; and emerging global financial trends.

Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group, expressed pride in supporting
this initiative. He mentioned that the programme helps develop a robust pipeline of Emirati financial leaders by offering

future-ready skills and world-class training. This effort strengthens the UAE’s knowledge economy.

The CFO Programme aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which seeks to double Dubai's economy size while

enhancing its global investment appeal. The agenda also aims to solidify Dubai's status as a hub for finance,
entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Professor Léon Laulusa from ESCP Business School shared his pride in collaborating with DGHR. He noted that ESCP is
ranked first globally for its MSc in Finance and second for its Executive MBA by the Financial Times.

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