Dubai, UAE - June 27, 2013: Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, held the fourth session of its 'Insights on Leadership' forum in collaboration with Du as part of its Corporate Academy Programme. The leadership forum provided DPG's leaders with insights on best practice in business and outlined the process to achieving an effective business model.

Introduced by Mr. Khalid Al Malik, Group CEO of Dubai Properties Group, the session included a presentation by guest speaker Mr. Osman Sultan, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (Du). As the founder of Du, Mr. Osman Sultan was able to share his insights and experience with DPG employees on the different challenges faced when setting up a company in the UAE and best practice in business development.

Mr. Osman Sultan played an important role in what was the developer's fourth 'Insights on Leadership' forum; developed to provide DPG employees with best practice and experiential advice from distinguished industry leaders from the region. Mr. Osman Sultan referenced several examples of best practice and challenges faced from his 30 years of business experience in the region. Emiratization was an important speaking point on the agenda, and was highlighted as an essential component in today's business practices.

Commenting on the forum, Mr. Sultan said: "It is inspiring to see that DPG continues to invest in their people with ongoing platforms like these and I thank DPG for giving me the opportunity to be a part of such an important initiative."

Mr. Khalid Al Malik, Group CEO of Dubai Properties Group said: "DPG is continuously committed to offering the best opportunities to our employees to help develop their expertise, and we are thankful to Du for its support of this important programme."

DPG's Corporate Academy, launched under the strategic direction of Group CEO, Khalid Al Malik, is developed by an experienced team with a selection of courses endorsed by the prestigious Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). The programme promotes the development of individuals through specialised skill-based learning and gives employees from all departments the opportunity to attend a variety of training courses throughout the year.

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About Dubai Properties Group
Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, develops and manages properties, communities and destinations.  Through its subsidiaries, DPG also offers end-to-end property related services.

Dubai Properties Group focuses on the creation of a broad range of quality properties in which to live, work, play and shop in addition to the development and management of key destinations in Dubai including both Dubailand and 'The Walk' at JBR.

Dubai Properties Group aspires to become the best partner in providing a reliable service through the creation of quality, value for money lifestyles, and by creating a world class organization that offers a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise.
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For further information, please contact:
DPG PR Team at Weber Shandwick
Lynda McWalter and Samar Saliba
Tel:  +971 4 445 42 22
E-mail: dpg.pr@ws-mena.com

Lina Zain Al Din
Senior Manager, PR and Media Relations
Dubai Properties Group
Tel:  + 971-4-4352042
Fax:  + 971-4-3672972
E-mail: Lina.ZainAldin@dubaipropertiesgroup.ae

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