H.H. Sheikh Hamdan congratulates Emirati 'leaders of tomorrow' at special ceremony

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has congratulated 30 UAE nationals for completing the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Development Programme.

The 2025–2026 cohort comprised 30 participants from government and semi-government entities, private sector and entrepreneurs across 15 vital sectors.

Organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), the programme aims to "create leaders for tomorrow", enhancing their readiness to drive development and keep pace with rapid global transformations.

It is based on the leadership model of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Sheikh Hamdan affirmed Dubai’s continued commitment to "develop national leaders capable of bold thinking and confident decision-making".

The graduation took place during the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum that brought together 1,000 prominent leaders from Dubai's government and private sectors to discuss the future transformation of leadership.

The leadership programme

Over nine months, participants were trained in specialised learning modules by more than 70 experts, 15 strategic partners and 31 Emirati leaders.

It focused on eight core leadership competencies - strategic foresight, global citizenship, disruptive mindset, passion & commitment, value creation, diversity & inclusion, people first, and curiosity & agility.

At the end of the programme, each participant developed a project reflecting their personal and professional growth, alongside six transformational projects designed to deliver economic, social and operational impact.

The projects covered smart education, sustainable services, public safety, humanitarian healthcare, talent development and cultural hospitality, supporting service development, enhancing quality of life and contributing to the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33.