Seventh cohort of students graduate from Cass Business School's Dubai EMBA Programme
55 Executive MBA students received their certificates at a ceremony held in DIFC
Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Cass Business School, part of City University London held a graduation ceremony for the seventh cohort of the Executive MBA programme in Dubai
Vice-Chancellor of City University London, Professor Sir Paul Curran, the Dean of Cass Business School, Professor Marianne W Lewis and Regional Director and Head of The Dubai Centre Mr Ehsan Razavizadeh were all in attendance as a record number of students graduated from City University London. 55 Executive MBA students received their certificates.
The ceremony at DIFC’s Conference Centre hosted over 200 people including families, business leaders and distinguished guests His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, His Excellency Mohammed Hussein Al Shaali, the former minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Her Majesty’s Consul General, Mr Paul Fox.
Jacques Visser, Chief Legal Officer of DIFC Authority, said: “Education is the cornerstone of Dubai and the UAE’s vision to facilitate sustainable economic growth and innovation. Aligned with the emirate’s directive to become a preferred business destination with an established financial services sector, DIFC serves as a platform for world-class executive education and training, and is committed to developing the region’s financial and business community.”
He added: “Today, we celebrate a successful milestone as a talented group of individuals set forth to put the skills they have acquired at the Cass Business School in practice. On behalf of the DIFC, I commend the institution’s efforts in encouraging the development of the UAE’s financial sector and professional workforce, and wish today’s graduates the very best of luck in the next phase of their illustrious careers.”
Professor Sir Paul Curran, Vice-Chancellor of City University London, commented: “This is a great day for City University London and a highlight of our calendar. We are one of the most international universities in the world, with 130,000 alumni in over 150 countries and I am delighted to welcome a new cohort of graduates from The Dubai Centre to our City community.”
Ehsan Razavizadeh, Regional Director, MENA and Head of The Dubai Centre said: “We are delighted to celebrate Cass Business School’s seventh EMBA graduation in Dubai.
“Financial sector is a key pillar of Dubai’s economy as we strive to diversify away from our reliance on oil. We are proud that our graduates will drive these crucial industries forward. I look forward to hearing stories of their success.”
The Executive MBA is delivered by leading academic staff from City’s London campus, in a monthly block weekend format to accommodate the needs of working professional students.