The Mohammed bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development (MBRPLD), an innovative leadership programme aimed at developing national leaders who are willing and able to promote the sustainable development of the UAE, will organise an educational trip to Paris, France, and Seattle, US, for members of its Young Leaders Programme throughout June 2008.

Held under the theme “Dubai Opening,” the visit will enlighten participants on the experiences, challenges and strategic plans of select international cities; and how these compare with the UAE Federal Government’s own initiatives, said an official spokesman.

The tour will include discussions with leaders of international companies and organisations and is part of MBRPLD efforts to develop the leadership skills and personalities of young Emiratis.

The study visits fall under the MBRPLD Young Leaders Programme’s training series on the management of global cities. Prestigious leaders, politicians and international speakers will speak to the visiting team during symposiums and interactive discussions, where they will provide valuable insights on leadership development, project management, administrative skills, personal development, and communications.

The travel agenda kicks off at Fontainebleau, France, where a “Dubai Opening” symposium will discuss the “Age of Great Cities” and Dubai’s strategic role and challenges at the regional and international levels.

The delegates will then travel to Seattle, US, where the Mayor, the Governor, a member of Congress, the president of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, senior Microsoft officials, and Global Strategy Vice President and Trade Alliance Chairperson Laura Peterson will give speeches. The group will also get the chance to visit Boeing’s factory.

“We are pleased to organise this unique educational visit, which will expose our young leaders to the various experiences of global cities and the organizations and companies operating within them,” said MBRPLD, director and eecutive cuncil drector of National`s Development, Adel Al Shared.

“This complements the Programme’s efforts to study the best international practices related to the management of international cities, particularly infrastructural management and development; social, regional and economic challenges; development considerations and success factors; attraction of leading international organizations; and strategies for maintaining competitiveness.”

The Young Leaders Programme, one of two leadership programmes under the umbrella of the MBRPLD, aims to develop the leadership and management skills of its members through training programs and workshops that go in line with Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 and Dubai’s regional and international goals. – TradeArabia News Service