Young Leaders Program delegates hold meetings with Seattle Deputy Mayor and high-ranking political and business personalities
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development (MBRPLD), an innovative leadership program aimed at developing national leaders who are willing and able to promote the sustainable development of the UAE, has announced that participants of its Young Leaders Program have recently arrived in Seattle, USA for the final leg of their international educational tour.
Held under the theme "Dubai Opening," the week-long Seattle visit, which follows a highly successful stopover in Fontainebleau, France, gathers prominent US personalities including top officials of various global firms as well as the Deputy Mayor of Seattle and the Seattle City Council President, who will serve as keynote speakers. Delegates will participate in various workshops, seminars and site tours during their stay in Seattle.
One of the key topics to be discussed in the seminars is an overview of the factors that has made Seattle one of the top cities to live and work in the USA, including its geography, demography, political structure, economy and cultural diversity, among others. The delegates also attended a seminar on the topic 'Managing a global city' with the Honourable Richard Conlin, President of Seattle City Council, as speaker.
The participants also had a dinner meeting with Martin Sina Road, Boeing Vice President for Sales, who discussed the future of the aviation industry in the Middle East and the impact of Boeing's projects in Dubai. During the meeting, the Boeing executive revealed plans to double the airline's fleet in the Middle East by 2026 and also highlighted the key role played by Dubai through its multi-billion dollar investments in the overall development of the aviation industry.
"Our US hosts have prepared thoroughly and have invited high-level officials from both the government and private sectors as guest speakers. We have prepared a busy schedule of activities covering diverse field visits to highlight the concept of global management of cities, focusing on infrastructure and urban planning, research and development centres and the relationship of public, private and governmental excellence and sustainable development plans," said Adel Al Shared, MBRPLD Director and Executive Council Director of National's Development.
The high degree of detail involved in the preparation of the itinerary has been very impressive. The delegates from the Government Leaders level will definitely learn much from this trip, particularly with regards to their future roles in managing a global city such as Dubai," he concluded.
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About Mohammed Bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development (MBRPLD):
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development (MBRPLD) is an innovative leadership program designed to develop future national leaders capable of promoting the sustainable development of the United Arab Emirates. The long-term training program, initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, consists of four programs: Young Leaders, Promising Leaders, Government Leaders, and the Director General Majlis Program.
The MBRPLD strategy, which involves scouting the country for the most promising young nationals and preparing them to take charge of the UAE's future development initiatives, has been widely recognized for its critical role in the professional development of current government leaders. The program has recently been bolstered by alliances with world-class institutions Duke Corporate Education and INSEAD, the business school of the world, in a move to further develop MBRPLD's comprehensive training schedule and expand its educational resources.
The program was launched in 2003 according to a long-term multi-tiered plan to ensure the ongoing development of leaders in all governmental institutions; to ensure the development of leaders with world-class skills and expertise; to increase the ability to retain highly qualified employees; and to make good use of the experience and potential of current leaders.
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