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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 …
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 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.

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