Investing in people is the basis of creating the future

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Holding, honored the graduates of the Class of 2025 from Dubai Holding’s programs to develop national competencies, stressing that investing in the Emirati human being constitutes the basic foundation for creating the future and enhancing the UAE’s competitiveness in the global economy.

The ceremony witnessed the graduation of 23 participants from the group’s national development programs, most notably the “Tomorrow’s Leaders for Graduates” program, under the umbrella of the “Al Multaqa” Emiratisation programme, which embodies Dubai Holding’s vision of preparing a new generation of national competencies capable of leading vital economic sectors and contributing to achieving Dubai’s future goals.

The program reflects Dubai Holding’s long-term approach to developing national human capital, by providing integrated career paths that combine practical learning, leadership development, and qualitative experiences, thus consolidating the group’s position as one of the most prominent national platforms for preparing Emirati leaders in various economic sectors.

On this occasion, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum stressed that national competencies represent the most important driver of the comprehensive development process in the UAE, and investing in people remains the most sustainable and influential investment.

His Highness said: “Dubai Holding is keen to provide an environment that enables Emirati talent to acquire the experience and leadership skills necessary to contribute to leading future economic sectors and consolidating Dubai’s global position, and today’s graduates embody an important part of this long-term ambition.”

The ceremony was attended by Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Amit Kaushal, CEO of Dubai Holding Group, and Malek Al Malik, CEO of Dubai Holding Asset Management Group, along with a number of the group’s senior leaders.

Kaushal said: “Dubai Holding believes that building leading institutions begins with building competencies capable of leading them, and through the (Al Multaqa) Emiratization program and the (Tomorrow’s Leaders for Graduates) program, we are working to prepare national cadres who possess the knowledge, experience, and ability to innovate in a global and changing business environment, in order to enter early into institutional work strategies.”