Sheikh Hamdan Attends First Georgetown EMBA Graduation in Dubai

Dubai, UAE – His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of Georgetown University’s Executive MBA programme at the DIFC Academy.

The ceremony was held during the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, Dubai’s premier annual gathering on leadership and management transformation. This year, the Forum brought together 1,000 senior leaders from government and the private sector to discuss the future of leadership aligned with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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Speaking at the event, Sheikh Hamdan said: “Empowering our national talent and equipping them with the knowledge and expertise needed to place them among the ranks of global influential leaders reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of investing in people as the core of our priorities. Qualified minds are the true wealth on which we rely to build a strong economy and a sustainable, innovative society. Today, we celebrate the graduation of a distinguished group of promising leaders, capable of guiding our institutions towards new horizons.”

He added that such programmes are designed to prepare a new generation of executive leaders who will drive knowledge-based economic growth while reinforcing Dubai’s role as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

A milestone programme

The Georgetown Executive MBA programme, the first of its kind in the UAE, has achieved global recognition. Over 21 months, participants studied diverse subjects including business strategy, international affairs, financial technology, public-private partnerships, analytics, and the future of work.

The inaugural Dubai cohort graduated 53 professionals from multiple sectors and nationalities, including the UAE, Egypt, France, Greece, the UK, and the United States. The programme is taught by faculty from Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business and focuses on innovation, strategy, and social impact.

Founded in 1789 in Washington, D.C., Georgetown University is consistently ranked among the world’s top institutions in business and international relations. Distinguished global leaders among its alumni include His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, former US President Bill Clinton, and King Felipe VI of Spain.

Global recognition

Georgetown’s Executive MBA ranks 10th in the United States and 2nd worldwide for student satisfaction, in addition to being placed 3rd in alumni network strength and 4th for career progression in the US. The university also ranked first globally for international relations programmes and 14th for political science, according to 2024 rankings.

With the successful completion of its first cohort in Dubai, the programme is expected to continue attracting CEOs, policymakers, and decision-makers seeking to advance leadership and management expertise in the region.

The graduation marked a milestone in Dubai’s efforts to build a knowledge-driven economy, investing in talent development to prepare leaders for global influence.

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