The 60 students pursuing their Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree met
Abdul Raheem Al Hashemi, Manager, Business Relations, DP World, who gave them a comprehensive presentation about the global port operator's business both regionally and on the global front.
The students were accompanied by Mr. Stanley D. Nollen - Georgetown University - McDonough School of Business Professor and Mr. Kasra Ferdows - Georgetown University - McDonough School of Business - Heisley Family Professor of Global Manufacturing .
Mr Al Hashemi said: "The Georgetown University students displayed keen interest in learning about DP World and Dubai World's projects, and the background to them."
A lively Q&A session was followed by a tour of DP World Jebel Ali port and Jebel Ali Free Zone, giving the group a glimpse of the world-class infrastructure and efficiency that have contributed to the growth of business in Dubai and laid the foundation for the companies' current international growth.
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Georgetown University students impressed by Dubai World activities
- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 15 - 2007 at 16:14
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Students of business from the prestigious Georgetown University in Washington DC have visited the Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone and interacted with officials from Dubai World, giving the visitors an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the group's activities.
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About Dubai WorldEstablished in March 2006 and launched in June 2006, Dubai World is one of the world's leading hold companies with more than 50,000 employees in businesses spread across some 100 cities around the globe.
Dubai World is a holding company that manages and supervises the portfolio of businesses and projects for Dubai Government and works towards making Dubai the leading hub for the commerce and trading industry. It contributes to the rapid economic growth of Dubai across a wide range of strategic sectors ranging from Nakheel's unique real estate concepts; the iconic development of The Palm TM and 15 other landmark projects, to DP World, the third largest port operator in the world, to sectors as diverse as Investment, Customs and Financial Services.
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Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorThursday, March 15 - 2007 at 16:14 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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