'Daimler-YAL Top Talent Camp' second module to kick off in Dubai

The camp, to be held at the American University in Dubai from 26-31 January is conducted by Young Arab Leaders and Daimler.

The camp's first module launched by Daimler in Stuttgart, Germany in June 2007, followed by six month virtual team cooperation between the German and Arab young professionals.

The programme aims to provide a dynamic stage for young people to experience global business challenges in the Arab-European context and to further foster and strengthen reliable personal networks between professionals of both the regions.

Dr. Rüdiger Grube, Member of the Board of Management Daimler AG, said: "Our joint programmes are strongly supported by the dialogue between Arab and European managers from multinational companies, with focus on knowledge exchange in entrepreneurship, leadership development and education. The cooperation between Daimler and the YAL started in 2005 and its goal is to promote dialogue between Europe and the Arab world."

Elias Bou Saab, Vice-President of the American University in Dubai and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Arab-European Dialogue Forum, said: "The intensive networking between future managers from the Arab world and Europe will benefit the young professionals to help them understand how diversity is managed in different contexts and develop reliable networks through sharing common tasks.

"The Top Talent Camp provides the opportunity to prepare future leaders who can effectively reshape the way business is conducted in the fast evolving global economy."

Tariq Baker, Chairman of the Young Arab Leaders UAE Chapter and CEO of Dutco Group, said: "This unique programme is a great opportunity to bring together young business talent from Arab and European cultures to enhance personal leadership skills in a multinational environment. Young professionals are given the chance to experience global business challenges in a diverse context which will influence their thought process and development.

The UAE chapter is proud to support and sponsor such a challenging and enriching programme."

The Top Talent program will cover a number of key areas including management in leadership of cultures, management of market research, management of international business and production as well as management of the industrial value chain.

Besides Daimler AG, the top talent camp is sponsored by the American University in Dubai, Dutco Group, the Young Arab Leaders UAE Chapter, leading financial service providers Deutsche Bank AG and Dubai International Financial Center, the on-shore financial hub with offshore features.