Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, attended the graduation ceremony for participants in the UAE Healthcare Leadership Development Program for 100 Emirati Leaders, launched by American Hospital Dubai in partnership with Harvard Business Impact.
The programme aims to develop a new generation of Emirati leaders capable of advancing the healthcare sector and shaping its future in line with the highest international standards.
The ceremony was held as part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, the premier annual gathering dedicated to management and leadership. Organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), the Forum brought together 1,000 leaders from Dubai’s government and private sectors to explore the future of management and leadership, promote best practices, and advance the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthen Dubai’s global standing as a centre of excellence and innovation and maintain its leadership across all sectors.
Quality of healthcare services
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “People are at the heart of Dubai’s development vision, with community health a top priority that underpins quality of life, advances sustainable development and strengthens the emirate’s competitiveness.”
His Highness added: “The UAE Healthcare Leadership Development Program for 100 Emirati Leaders strengthens our efforts to develop national talent in healthcare, combining advanced academic learning with practical experience to deepen participants’ expertise, expand their knowledge and prepare them for greater responsibilities. We congratulate the graduates and look forward to their continued contribution to advancing healthcare, strengthening Emirati representation in leadership positions and supporting the UAE’s ambition to build one of the world’s leading healthcare systems.”
International expertise and practical training
The programme combined academic training delivered in collaboration with Harvard Business Impact with hands-on training at specialised hospitals and clinics affiliated with American Hospital Dubai.
Participants also undertook an educational visit to Mayo Clinic in the United States, where they gained insights into the latest international practices in healthcare leadership and management. Together, these experiences enhanced their capabilities and prepared them to take on key roles in leading and developing the UAE’s healthcare sector.
The programme reflects the UAE’s commitment to developing national talent and preparing a new generation of leaders capable of driving progress across vital sectors and shaping their future. It also supports efforts to strengthen the healthcare system’s readiness to keep pace with advances in medical science, technology and healthcare services.
The programme serves as a national model for advancing innovation and leadership in healthcare management, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a regional and global hub for talent development and a driving force in the transformation and advancement of the healthcare sector, in line with We the UAE 2031 and Dubai’s vision for a world-class healthcare system.
The initiative also highlights the importance of partnerships between national institutions and international experts in developing human capital by combining academic training, practical experience and exposure to global best practices. This approach contributes to preparing highly qualified healthcare leaders capable of enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare system.