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Recently, The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) launched the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Programme in collaboration with Emirates NBD and ESCP Business School to prepare 29 distinguished Emirati financial
leaders with the skills and expertise to drive sustainable economic growth and institutional excellence in Dubai.

The initiative aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy,
strengthen its global investment appeal, and consolidate its position as a financial, entrepreneurial, and innovation hub.

Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of DGHR, said the programme represents a major milestone in

empowering Emirati talent, adding that it goes beyond financial skills to nurture strategic leadership. He said the initiative
translates the vision of the UAE’s leadership into practical steps for building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven

economy, enhancing institutional performance, and supporting Dubai’s global competitiveness through public-private
collaboration.

Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group, said the bank is proud to

support the programme, which contributes to developing a strong pipeline of Emirati financial leaders by providing future-
ready skills, world-class training, and hands-on professional experience that strengthen the UAE’s knowledge economy.

Professor Léon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School, expressed pride in collaborating with
DGHR, noting 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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