Sheikh Mohammed attends graduation of Mohammed bin Rashid Leaders Programme’s 2024-2025 cohort

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended the graduation ceremony of the 2024-2025 cohort of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Programme.

The programme is organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), a part of The Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed that developing innovative leaders who can shape the future remains a national priority and a cornerstone of the UAE’s path to progress. By nurturing national talent across sectors, the UAE continues to strengthen its global position and equip institutions to keep pace with advancements.

“I am proud of this new cohort of ambitious national leaders from both the public and private sectors,” Sheikh Mohammed said. “They embody positive initiative, responsibility, and a deep commitment to personal and institutional growth, as well as to public service. Hundreds of leaders have now graduated from the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Program. We remain committed to nurturing innovative leaders who have the courage to take bold decisions and challenge conventional thinking.”

The programme is designed to develop and empower aspiring Emirati leaders for key roles and strategic project management in both public and private sector organisations.

Grounded in the vision and methodology of Sheikh Mohammed, the curriculum featured a blend of intellectual development, practical application, and global insights, complemented by both individual and group mentoring. A total of 60 Emirati leaders and global experts provided oversight and mentorship in partnership with leading international universities and institutions.

Participants also took part in an international training trip, which included a visit to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK. There, they received training in discipline, decisiveness, and field leadership.

As part of the programme, the 2024–2025 cohort submitted practical applications focused on six transformative projects across vital sectors including health, education, economy, quality of life, tourism, infrastructure, and community development.

Launched in 2017, the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Programme aims to develop leaders who drive innovation, lead transformational change, and contribute to shaping the future of the UAE.

Since 2003, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development has delivered impactful programmes that produce adaptable, forward-thinking leaders equipped to manage change and meet future challenges with confidence and clarity.