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MCA Academy and ISB collaborate to bring executive education to the UAE
MCA Academy is an initiative of MCA Gulf, dedicated to empowering professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's dynamic business environment with curated transformative learning experiences. The high-quality programmes are spread across five pillars — leadership development, entrepreneurial excellence, empowering women leaders, functional expertise, and driving sustainability.
As part of the mission, MCA has partnered with one of India's top business schools, the Indian School of Business (ISB) to introduce their Executive Education to GCC. ISB Executive Education programme empowers participants to achieve their distinct professional and personal goals. Ranked #1 in India and #26 globally in the Financial Times Executive Education Custom Ranking 2024, ISB reinforces its position as a top choice for working professionals seeking to advance their careers.
As part of the partnership, the inaugural event was held in Dubai. This occasion was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Satish Sivan, consul-general of India to Dubai and the Northern Emirates; Mirza Al Sayegh, director of the Office of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and other distinguished C-suite business leaders.
The event also featured an insightful Masterclass by Professor Vishal Karungulam of ISB, who highlighted how AI and emerging technologies can serve as game changers in driving organisational success, both now and in the future.
S Venkatesh, managing partner of MCA, stated: "Our partnership with ISB Executive Education aligns with our mission to drive GCC growth through ISB's legacy of empowering leaders. Together, we aim to deliver high-impact training programmes that equip professionals with the skills and insights to succeed in a fast-changing world."
Sunill Sood, executive director, Executive Education, ISB said: "We want to acknowledge the efforts of MCA in facilitating the dissemination of the latest, emerging and futuristic business concepts to the working professional community in the UAE. This augurs well for ISB as we strive to build leaders of tomorrow across the world."
The MCA-ISB partnership aims to deliver high-impact training programmes that equip professionals with the skills and insights needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.