Dubai SME and The University of Manchester-Middle East Centre in Dubai just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of promoting innovation and leadership amongst entrepreneurs and the SME sector in Dubai.
Under the framework of a “Strategic Talent Partnership” the agreement will create professional development and career opportunities for the University’s current part-time Masters students and alumni in the region, in addition to Dubai’s SME staff and members. Not only that but the partnership also creates privileged access to both of the organizations’ services and networking events.
Dubai SME and The University of Manchester will be working together on 3 main areas in Dubai: Professional Development and Business Education Opportunities; Cross-promotion of Services; Professional Networking across both Communities.
Ibtihal AlNaji, Director, Department of Entrepreneurs Capabilities Development, Dubai SME, commented on the new partnership saying: “We are delighted to have The University of Manchester-Middle East Centre, Dubai, as our partners in enabling entrepreneurial talent to evolve into strategic leadership in knowledge and business. It’s indeed a significant addition to the partnership network Dubai SME has created, and continues to expand, through a diversity of talent and business development initiatives aimed at the entrepreneurial and SME community in Dubai and the UAE.”
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