Dubai School Of Government Signs MoU With Young Presidents’ Organization

The Dubai School of Government, a research and teaching institution focusing on public policy in the Arab world, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) for collaboration on strategic knowledge- sharing initiatives.

Dr. Tarik Yousef, Dean of the Dubai School of Government, signed the agreement with Waleed Al-Banawi, Incoming Regional Chairman of YPO for Middle East and North Africa.

YPO is a global network of young chief executives that connects 17,000 peers and their families in 100 countries to learn, exchange ideas and address the challenges leaders face today. YPO boasts over 500 members in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Under the agreement, the two entities will work strategically towards sharing mutual resources and networks of contacts, in addition to exploring partnership opportunities for launching joint initiatives and programs in the region.

DSG will specifically contribute to the development and delivery of leadership and public policy programs for YPO members and YPO graduates, who will also gain access to DSG’s faculty for its conferences and seminars in the region. Executive education programs will also be developed by the Dubai School of Government for the members and member organizations of YPO. DSG’s core offerings will be communicated to YPO members and graduates worldwide.

Dr. Tarik Yousef of the Dubai School of Government said: “We are proud to be associated with Young Presidents’ Organization, which is an extremely credible and well-established organization of leaders in the community. Today more than ever, there is a need to network, share resources, knowledge and insights. In challenging times, what we need is perseverance, insights into the complex problems that face us, and networks that help us survive and prosper. We have found YPO to be such a partner, and we look forward to the association that has its foundation in a shared vision of achieving excellence through constant innovation.”

Waleed Al-Banawi, Incoming Regional Chairman of YPO MENA said: “We attach great value to this partnership with DSG for its potential in developing new programs and best practices for our members in MENA. The Dubai School of Government has, within a short period, demonstrated its dedication and pioneering spirit by attracting the brightest minds from across the world. We are a rapidly growing organization with a strong membership base in the region and around the world. With this partnership in place, we are confident of creating more value for our YPO members and graduates in the region, within the organization’s mission of Better Leaders Through Education and Idea ExchangeTM.”

While Rafi Demirjian, YPO MENA Regional Education Chairman said: “It is hard not to notice the great strategic fit in our partnership with DSG given that education is the cornerstone of YPO. Education and idea exchange are the ultimate drivers of progress in any society and we strongly believe that the interaction of our members with the faculty and visiting resources of DSG will have a synergistic effect not only on our respective organizations but on our communities at large."

Established in 2005 in cooperation with the Harvard Kennedy School, the Dubai School of Government is committed to the creation of knowledge, dissemination of global best practices and the training of policy makers in the Arab world. The school is focused on capacity building and conducts various programs that seek to promote good governance through enhancing the region’s capacity for effective public policy. (note: you don’t need this paragraph because you have the DSG boilerplate below)

For more details, visit www.dsg.ae or call 04-329 3290. 

HE Dr. Anwar Gargash Launches Dubai School of Government Alumni Association

His Excellency Dr. Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Federal National Council Affairs and Chairman of the DSG Board of Trustees, today inaugurated the Dubai School of Government Alumni Association.

High-ranking government officials, various heads of private and public sector organizations and business leaders from throughout the region attended the event, which was held at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

The Dubai School of Government (DSG) also announced the appointment of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, as the first Honorary President of the DSG Alumni Association. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan is an alumnus of a specialized training program from the School, which is the first in the region to offer curricula in public policy and administration through partnerships with globally renowned institutions.

Dr. Tarik Yousef, Dean of the Dubai School of Government, said: “The launch of the DSG Alumni Association is a significant milestone for the School. It celebrates the accomplishments of our alumni and ensures that every past student of the institution remains connected. The new body is also an effective platform to keep these professionals informed of the latest developments in public policy, while providing them with continued access to DSG’s community of policy experts.

“It is an honor for the association to be chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan, who is one of our distinguished graduates. We are proud of our academic growth, and look forward to strengthening our bonds with former students who have benefited from our academic and executive education programs. We believe the establishment of the DSG Alumni Association will help to promote ongoing interaction among our past students who now hold high-ranking positions as top professionals in the region.”

During the inauguration ceremony, the School also honored the contributions of HE Mr. Nabil Alyousuf. As Executive President, Mr. Alyousuf has guided the development of the School since its inception in 2005. Mr. Alyousuf is also Vice Chair of the Dubai School of Government’s Board of Trustees.

Established in 2005 in cooperation with the Harvard Kennedy School, the Dubai School of Government is actively engaged in the creation of knowledge, dissemination of global best practices, and training of policy makers in the Arab world. The School is focused on capacity building and conducts various programs that seek to promote good governance through enhancing the region’s capacity for effective public policy.

For more details, visit www.dsg.ae or call 04-3293290.

Dubai School Of Government Explores Collaboration With Saudi Arabian Entities

A delegation from the Dubai School of Government met with His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, during a three-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The DSG delegation, comprised of Dr. Tarik Yousef, Dean, Dr. Asma Siddiki, Associate Dean for Development, and Dr. Khalid Al Yahya, Assistant Professor, also met Dr. Salah Bin Moath Al Mayouf, Deputy Director General, and top managers from the Saudi Institute of Public Administration in Riyadh. During the visit, which was part of an endeavor to bolster ties with leading institutions of learning and development, discussions were held with Saudi government entities and other development organizations that share the vision of DSG.

The delegation members held discussions with Dr. Abdulrahman Al Hamidi, Deputy Governor, of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA), and Dr. Hamad AlOgla, Vice-Governor of Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, Her Royal Highness Princess Bandari Bint Abdulrahman Al Faisal, Director-General of King Khaled Foundation, and the office of his Excellency Dr. Abdulwahed Al-Humaid, Vice Minister at the Ministry of Labor.

The delegation also met with a team from the Institute of Banking led by Mr. Jamaan Al Wagdani, Director-General, as well as with representatives from Al Olayan Foundation, Al Waleed Bin Talal Foundation, , and King Saud University. The tour also saw the DSG team interacting with alumni of its academic and executive education programs who are currently heading influential public and private sector organizations in Riyadh such as Al Amthal Co. and MASIC.

Dr. Tarik Yousef said: “As the largest economy in the Arab region, and one of the most influential countries in the world, Saudi Arabia today plays an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of both the Middle East and the world. Under the guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia is becoming increasingly integrated into global affairs, especially in the political, economic and cultural fields.
“As policy analysts , we seek not only to learn from these changes, but also to contribute to a greater understanding of them. As a research institution, we at the Dubai School of Government work on issues that impact the lives of people in the Middle East. We are also keen on sharing our knowledge and learning from the experiences of our Saudi colleagues.”

At Prince Sultan University, the delegation met with Dr. Ahmed Al Yamani, President, and Dr. Hafeez Feda, Director-General. The DSG team also visited the Prince Salman Centre for Local Governance, headed by Dr. Adnan Al Sheeha, Executive Director. Known for its advocacy of decentralized governance, the Centre is a pioneering model that is being replicated across the Kingdom.

Established in 2005 in cooperation with the Harvard Kennedy School, the Dubai School of Government is committed to the creation of knowledge, dissemination of global best practices, and the training of policy makers in the Arab world. The school is focused on capacity building and conducts various programs that seek to promote good governance through enhancing the region’s capacity for effective public policy.

For more details, visit www.dsg.ae or call 04-329 3290.