Brief
Dubai leadership forum opens with 1,000 leaders under Sheikh Mohammed’s patronage
The annual forum, chaired by Mohammad Al Gergawi, aims to cultivate agile leaders for Dubai’s strategic goals.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum opened on Tuesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together about 1,000 government and private‑sector leaders, Gulf News reported.
What happened
The two‑day event is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and is organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD).
What the reports add
Gulf News notes that the forum’s agenda includes panel discussions, workshops and addresses on institutional leadership, future economy, innovation, smart infrastructure and Dubai’s global standing. It will also feature international experts in human and leadership development and graduate a new cohort of leaders from MBRCLD programmes.
What was said
Mohammad Al Gergawi, chairman of the Executive Office of Sheikh Mohammed and of MBRCLD, said the forum puts Sheikh Mohammed’s vision of cultivating exceptional leaders into practice, adding that “global shifts today demand a generation of highly‑ready leaders who can anticipate future trends and translate visions into tangible reality with speed, resilience and efficiency.”
How it came about
The forum follows a series of recent initiatives highlighted by Felo News, including Sheikh Mohammed’s AI letter to youth (30 Sept 2026) and his recent remarks on trust as a future currency (11 Oct 2026), underscoring a broader push to equip Emirati leaders for emerging challenges.
Key facts
- The Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum opened on 11 Oct 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. (gulfnews.com)
- Around 1,000 government and private‑sector leaders attended. (gulfnews.com)
- Mohammad Al Gergawi said the forum aims to develop agile leaders for future challenges. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com
- [2] gulfnews.com
- [3] gulfnews.com
