Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland meets Government Leaders

During the reception, the distinguished guests, who were the participants of Government Leaders program, a level of MBRPLD that aims to qualify the future leaders of Dubai Government departments, participated in a fruitful discussion with H.E. Mary Coughlan, T.D. During the discussion, H.E. highlighted the key attributes that are essential to become successful leaders, specifically citing examples from her experience as Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister. H.E. Mary Coughlan, T.D. is also Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the ministry which oversees Enterprise Ireland.

The visiting Irish Trade Mission also comprised Dermot Murphy, Special Adviser, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) Dublin; H.E. Tom Russell, Irish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar; Conor Fahy, Regional Director for Southern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Enterprise Ireland; Jim Mongey, Regional Manager Middle East, North Africa, Enterprise Ireland; and Frank Ryan, CEO Enterprise Ireland, Dublin.

Adel Al Shared, Executive Director of MBRPLD, said:

"The visit of such a high profile Irish trade delegation highlights the growing appeal of the UAE and Dubai in particular on a global scale, especially as a prime investment destination. Moreover, such meetings with international delegations are in line with MBRPLD's broader approach that includes provisions on strengthening bilateral ties with foreign enterprises and creating mutual growth opportunities. We are confident that following this visit, the Irish Trade Mission would have got a clear view of the direction and intentions of Dubai in terms of economic development and ultimately encourage them to take advantage of Dubai's enormous business potential."

The Irish Trade Mission, which is represented by approximately 80 companies, is one of the largest trade missions ever to leave Ireland, underlining the significance of this visit to the UAE. The Irish delegation's meeting with participants of MBRPLD's Government Leaders program participants followed a special request by the Trade Mission.

Mohammed Al Mehairi, a participant, commented, "This trade reception hosted by the Irish delegation has been an inspiration for participants of the Government Leaders program and it underlines the continuous pursuit of the program to provide valuable exposure by facilitating discussion sessions with eminent international leaders and decision makers. This meeting also complements the program objectives that are in line with the Dubai Strategic Plan."

MBRPLD is a unique leadership development program designed to develop the professional expertise of prospective and incumbent leaders in Dubai and the UAE. It has likewise been established to ensure long-term, systemised leadership development in line with the Dubai's long-term strategic plan.

The applications for the Government Leaders program were submitted through MBRPLD's website. Further details of the program and the evaluation process are also available on the website.