Emerging markets from North Africa to the Indian subcontinent are going through a paradigm shift. New business models that support faster growth are transforming traditional ways of doing business. This has created a demand for professionals who can lead our economies through transition and change.

DIFC Centre of Excellence partners with global educational institutions to provide the resources necessary for professionals to navigate this evolving environment.

We have brought together top-ranked executive education and professional development programmes that not only provide much-needed professional skills but also teach new approaches to business challenges. These programmes question established assumptions, introducing new strategies and broadens your thinking.

DIFC Centre of Excellence is designed for the future. This initiative is the nucleus for a regional hub for intellectual capital. We are working to promote collaborations between academia, industry and government that will foster innovation and R&D in the region.

I am proud to be part of DIFC Centre of Excellence and I look forward to your support in building this initiative. You will find much in our programmes that will add value to your development and that of your organisation. We invite you to explore our offerings.


Faten Hani
Chief Executive Officer
DIFC Centre of Excellence