H.H. Sheikh Ahmed honours graduates of Dubai Holding’s national development programmes

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Holding, attended the graduation ceremony of the 2025 cohort of Dubai Holding’s national development programmes under ‘Al Multaqa’, the Group’s platform for advancing Emirati talent.

The event marked the graduation of 23 employees from Dubai Holding’s graduate development initiatives, including ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’, reflecting the Group’s commitment to preparing a new generation of Emirati talent equipped to lead key economic sectors and contribute to Dubai’s future ambitions.

Through these initiatives, Dubai Holding continues to invest in the development of national human capital by offering integrated career pathways that combine hands-on experience, leadership training and specialised learning opportunities.

Sheikh Ahmed highlighted the importance of investing in national talent, describing it as a key driver of the UAE’s long-term development and economic growth.

"Dubai Holding is committed to providing an environment that enables Emirati talent to acquire the expertise and leadership skills needed to help shape the economic sectors of the future and further strengthen Dubai’s global standing. Today’s graduates represent an important part of this long-term ambition," he said.

The ceremony was attended by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Amit Kaushal, Group Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding; Malek Al Malek, Group CEO of Dubai Holding Asset Management, as well as other senior leaders from across the Group.

"Through ‘Al Multaqa’ and the ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ graduate programme, we are preparing Emirati talent with the knowledge, experience and innovative mindset needed to succeed in a dynamic global business environment, while enabling them to engage early in corporate strategy and decision-making," said Amit Kaushal, Group Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding.

Delivered as a structured 12-month experience, ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ combines functional placements, senior mentorship, strategic project exposure and an eight-month PwC-led learning journey to equip graduates with practical, future-ready capabilities.

The graduates represent a range of Dubai Holding’s businesses and sectors, including real estate, hospitality, retail, entertainment, investments and community management, reflecting the diverse career opportunities available to Emiratis across the Group’s broad portfolio.

Through ‘Al Multaqa’, Dubai Holding has unified its UAE National development initiatives under a single framework, creating a structured approach to attracting, developing and retaining Emirati talent.

The platform supports Emiratis at every stage of their career journey, from entry-level opportunities to leadership roles.

Ahmed bin Saeed honours the graduates of the 2025 cohort of Dubai Holding’s national development programmes under ‘Al Multaqa’, the Group’s platform for developing and advancing Emirati talent. The ceremony marked the graduation of 23 employees, reflecting the Group’s commitment… pic.twitter.com/CPFMfGUxwp

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