Comprised of distinguished industry experts representing various verticals, including Google, Johnson Controls International, LinkedIn, Emirates Global Aluminium, General Motors, and others, DAB aims to facilitate the co-creation of future-focused curriculum that align with the skill and capacity-building needs of the UAE and the GCC region.
The University of Bradford has established a Dubai Advisory Board (DAB) to foster growth and diversification in the GCC. The University also recently signed an MoU with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA).
“The establishment of the Dubai Advisory Board marks a significant milestone in our journey towards inclusive education and equal opportunities. We aspire to be the destination where individuals can truly make a difference and create a positive impact on society. The expertise and guidance of the Board members will be invaluable in realizing this vision,” said Professor Zahir Irani, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford.
“During the advisory board meeting, we discussed crucial aspects including scalability, success criteria, and execution plans. To enhance collaboration, I suggest forming a tech ecosystem with partners and appointing a university champion. Partnership opportunities involve students building relationships with board members and accessing roles and internships,” said Bilal Ibdah – Head of Partner Engineering for the Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Google.
DAB is meeting regularly to assist the University in gaining a comprehensive understanding of Dubai’s requirements and to collaboratively develop professional education programmes that address local and regional human capacity building needs. This collaborative effort ensures that the University’s offerings remain relevant, timely, and impactful.
“The DAB is a major strategic initiative for the University of Bradford School of Management to increase our impact on social and economic growth globally. Given our School’s established presence in Dubai delivering our Executive MBA over the last 25 years, it is time to build on this success and to explore the provision of our pioneering programmes and building new business partnerships with leading industry partners in the region” said Professor Sankar Sivarajah, Dean of School of Management of the University of Bradford
“The value of LinkedIn’s data-rich network for the university’s activities was emphasized, aligning seamlessly with the UAE industry needs. Acknowledging the strategic direction of the university, I found their focus on tailored programs in sync with the region’s demand, especially amongst the working-age demographic. Our commitment to this partnership remains steadfast, as we prepare to provide a comprehensive skills report, bridging potential gaps with targeted offerings,” said Diala Jarrar, Government Sector Director LTS – UAE, LinkedIn.
They are also discussing formalising business partnerships to nurture joint research projects and knowledge-sharing initiatives as well as to co-host conferences and workshops for dynamic idea exchange.
