Skills for the Future - sponsored by University of Birmingham, Dubai

Event Date: Thu, 15th Sep 2022

Event Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Venue: Dukes The Palm, St. James Suite

Location: Palm Jumeirah


Member Fee: 145 AED

Registration Closed

BBG Business Briefing “Skills for the Future” event is being held in collaboration with the Department for International Trade and the UAE-UK Business Council to explore the need for equipping young people with the right skills for jobs that may not even exist presently and the importance of linking academia with industry. This is the first of an ongoing series with key UK and Emirati interlocutors to understand what is working well and to identify the skill gaps and initiatives that can help support the talent pipeline needed to propel UAE’s vision and fast growing economy even further.

Panelists confirmed:

  • David Sadler, Provost, University of Birmingham, Dubai
  • Hind AlAttar, Chief Human Capital Officer, United Arab Bank
  • Ian Bani, Head of Vocational Qualifications, Pearson Middle East
  • Clare Turnbull, Principal, The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai
  • Major Dr. Rashid Al Mansoori, Acting Chairman, Dubai Police Scientist Council
  • Moderator: Al Anoud Al Hashmi, Chief Executive Officer, SDG Global

Cost includes breakfast and valet parking
Dress code: Business

This is a pre-pay event and your place will not be confirmed until payment is received. Cancellations will be accepted until 11.59am on Tuesday 13th September after which “no show fees” will apply.

All colleagues of BBG company members, other than named members, benefit from member rates for events by emailing booking@bbgdxb.com. Named members register online as usual.

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