UNDER THE DIRECTION OF H.H. SHEIKH MOHAMED BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN, PRESIDENT OF THE UAE
• Promoting the value of lifelong learning and its contribution to a knowledge-led economy, the National Experts Program is a launchpad for UAE-based specialists who are poised to play a transformative role in key future-growth sectors aligned with the strategic vision of the UAE.
• The Program focuses on sustainability through its COP28 learning journey, which will help participants understand how the outcomes of COP28 are likely to transform their sectors.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 31 January 2023: The National Experts Program (NEP) contributes to the development of 15 UAE-based specialists over a rigorous eight-month program that combines academics, immersive work experience, and mentoring by sector leaders to foster knowledge exchange and innovative thinking. Now in its third edition, NEP focuses on three strategic clusters: Economic Growth, Social Development, and Sustainability and Infrastructure.
“The National Experts Program, created to contribute to the UAE’s long-term strategic economic development, will be an essential platform to recognize promising young leaders and nurture national talent,” His Excellency Ahmed Talib Al Shamsi, Director of the Program said. Developed in 2019 under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, NEP is a launchpad for UAE-based specialists who strive to play a leading role in the transformation and future growth of sectors aligned with the UAE’s national priorities.
His Excellency added that the learning and development program supports the UAE’s strategic vision and fosters the development of sector leaders by cultivating specialised expertise and leadership skills in outstanding UAE-based professionals and equipping them to make a transformative impact on key social and economic sectors.
Through interactive and experiential activities, dialogue, and guided reflection, a selection of high-level, industry-leading mentors accelerate the personal and professional development of NEP participants, further cementing the value of lifelong learning, innovation and education as key pillars in the nation’s ongoing progress, mentioned HE Ahmed.
His Excellency said, “Sustainability has been a focus of the program since its first edition, with many NEP alumni, mentors and current participants leading in sectors across the field. Aligning with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability initiative, this edition’s coursework will see the participants work together to develop reports outlining the impact of COP28 on their sectors and meet with heads of sustainability businesses across the UAE.”
Commenting on the value of NEP, HE Ahmed added: “NEP is an important tool that will contribute to building the UAE’s future economy and will help continue the nation’s progress. The objectives of the program are perfectly aligned with our wise leadership’s goals of fostering a culture of lifelong learning, education and professional excellence among our rich human talent base. NEP will not only advance a range of important socio-economic sectors, but also play a pivotal role in the ongoing transformation and growth of the UAE.”
Selection criteria for the program include an in-depth analysis of each candidate’s profile to assess their sector-specific knowledge and skills and establish their commitment to driving the UAE forward and strengthening its position as a global destination for trade and business.
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