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10/6/25, 8:39 AM PRESSR: DGHR Department launches ‘The Chief Financial Officer Program’ to develop national financial leaders — TradingView …
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,

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