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5/26/25, 5:10 PM Dubai Government Human Resources Department and ESCP Business School sign strategic partnership agreement with Emirates …
His Excellency Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of Dubai Government Human
Resources Department, said: “We are extremely committed to identifying and nurturing the next
generation of Emirati financial leaders. We will spearhead the selection of 30 exceptional finance
professionals from across the government and private sectors to participate in this transformative

program. We will collaborate closely on capstone projects to ensure they directly contribute to our
national strategic priorities.”

The program will be comprehensively promoted across key government and private entities,
complemented by extensive outreach through Emirates NBD's digital marketing channels.

Pr Bastian Dufilhol, Executive Director of ESCP Business School campus in Dubai, said: “ESCP
Business School, with its rich heritage dating back to 1819 and six campuses across Europe, is
honoured to partner in this strategic initiative. We will design and deliver a transformative, five-month
program in Finance, leveraging our internationally recognised faculty, cutting-edge curriculum, and
immersive learning experiences, including coaching, mentoring, case studies and simulations, to

empower the next generation of Emirati financial leaders. Our master’s in finance has recently been
ranked as the first in the world, which reflects our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and
innovation in financial education. ESCP is proud to contribute to the UAE and Dubai’s education strategy

in this field.”

About Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD (DFM: Emirates NBD) is a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa
and Türkiye) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 9 million active customers. As of 31st
March 2025, total assets were AED 1 trillion, (equivalent to approx. USD 272 billion). The Group has
operations in the UAE, Egypt, India, Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United

Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Russia and Bahrain and representative offices in China and Indonesia with
a total of 839 branches and 4,539 ATMs / SDMs. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in
the UAE with a Brand value of USD 4.54 billion.

Emirates NBD Group serves its customers (individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions) and

helps them realise their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including
retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking,
asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations. The Group is a key
participant in the global digital banking industry with 97% of all financial transactions and requests

conducted outside of its branches. The Group also operates Liv, the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates
NBD, with close to half a million users, it continues to be the fastest-growing bank in the region.

Emirates NBD contributes to the construction of a sustainable future as an active participant and
supporter of the UAE’s main development and sustainability initiatives, including financial wellness and

the inclusion of people of determination. Emirates NBD is committed to supporting the UAE’s Year of

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