London: Sir Andrew Likierman Dean of London School of Business has announced setting up of chair of Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for Creativity at the college in recognition for his support to education in general and the college in particular.
The announcement was made during the visit of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to the London Business School in London. Earlier, Shaikh Mohammad and entourage were given a warm welcome by Dean of College Professor Sir Andrew Likierman, staff and students.
The dean of School praised Shaikh Mohammad for his unlimited support to the programmes and developmental of the college, indicating that the college has opened its first branch abroad and outside of London at the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Shaikh Mohammad toured the lecture hall and attended part of the lectures and discussions.
London Business School was set up 45 years ago and has set up branch at the DIFC in which about 300 students enrolled for MA in business administration.
Before leaving the School, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his pleasures about this prestigious institution, where he met the elite of staff and students. He pledged to support and encourage the college to achieve its objectives.
Shaikh Mohammad was accompanied by Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group and the delegation members.
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