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5/26/25, 5:11 PM Dubai Government Human Resources Department And ESCP Business School Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement With Emirate…
Dubai Government Human Resources Department And ESCP Business School Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement With
Emirates NBD To Build The Next Generation Of Emirati Financial Sector Leaders

In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief
Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and His Excellency Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Emirati Human Resources Development Council, the
Dubai Government Human Resources Department and ESCP Business School - Dubai Campus, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates NBD, the
leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region, to launch a comprehensive program aimed at building the UAE's financial leadership
pipeline. This initiative signifies the commitment of both parties in advancing Emirati talent and strengthening the UAE's position as a global financial hub.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed during the Dubai Fintech Summit by Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates
NBD Group and His Excellency Abdulla Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department.

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding was also witnessed by His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and His
Excellency Saeed Al Attar, Director General of the Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Their presence coincided with the
celebration of the launch of a second financial initiative, the "Dubai Financial Experts Programme," a joint professional development program between the DIFC and the
Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development. This program is designed to support mid-career Emirati financial professionals in their career advancement.
The two new finance programs uniquely bring together the expertise of the private, public and education sectors to build a pipeline of UAE National finance leaders from the
mid-managerial level up to the C-suite.
Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Emirates NBD Vice Chairman and Managing Director, said: "Our new CFO Program directly contributes to the UAE's strategic goals, including
the Emiratisation of critical leadership roles, while strengthening our knowledge-based economy, and positioning the UAE as a global hub for finance leadership, fintech
innovation and overall excellence."

Al Qassim added: "This program builds on Emirates NBD's proven track record of Emirati talent development including our exemplary graduate programs, leadership
development initiatives, and long-term partnerships with some of the world's leading tertiary institutions. We look forward to seeing this program deliver tangible outcomes for
the UAE's finance sector and the broader nation."

Beyond financial sponsorship of the program, Emirates NBD will contribute capstone projects, ensuring practical relevance and real-world impact for participants. Emirates
NBD will also provide invaluable professional insights and executive support, enriching the learning journey of all participants.

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."

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