Three key executives of Dubai Properties Group graduate from Young Leaders Programme

Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, today announced the successful graduation of three key Emirati professionals from the Sheikh Mohammed Young Leaders’ programme.

Arif Mubarak, Chief Operating Officer, Sahar Al Ansari, Project Director, and Nada Al Shamma, Senior Manager Group Strategy, received their certificates of completionat a graduation ceremonyin the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammedbin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Heldat the Grand Hyatt, the certificates were presented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.

The ‘Young Leaders Programme’ is a componentof the Mohammed bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development.Conductedunder the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, the initiative aims toqualify young leaders through training seminars and workshops from leading educational institutions including Harvard University and INSEAD University.The programmeis in line with the strategic plans and long-term aspirations of Dubai.

Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer, DPG, said: “I am pleased with the graduation of three of our dedicated Emirati professionals. DPG is committed to the nationalisation initiative and it is a proud feeling to learn that young achievers are a part of the DPG family. We hope to have many more of our personnel take up such programmes.”

DPG pursues a proactive agenda to recruit, train and develop talented Emirati nationals across all layers of the organization. It also identifies suitable placements for young graduates within its various departments.

Since its inception, Dubai Properties Group has implemented a series of training, mentoring and coaching programmes to help its UAE national workforce tackle demanding corporate challenges in a rapidly evolving market environment.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development offers leadership programmes that build capacity and aim to qualify the future leadership of the public and private sectors in the UAE. In the long-term, the programme aspires to mould an assembly of talented individuals through endowing them withdistinguished potential, knowledge, skills and experience.