Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment has launched the second cohort of the “Housing Pioneers” initiative, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, in a step that reflects the Establishment’s commitment to developing national competencies and preparing future leaders capable of keeping pace with the rapid transformations in the housing sector, while enhancing the Establishment’s readiness for the next phase.
The initiative falls within the Establishment’s efforts to empower second-line leaders with the leadership and specialized tools required to create a sustainable impact within the housing ecosystem. It features a high-quality training programme delivered over six months, comprising 185 training hours, 12 training themes, and 7 development phases that combine theoretical knowledge, practical application, and field experiences.
The programme covers a range of general leadership themes, including leadership in the age of challenges, institutional management and understanding, strategic planning and the UAE strategy, innovation and design thinking, digital leadership and the future, and behavioral insights in policymaking.
It also includes specialized themes in the housing sector, covering housing projects, urban development and construction management, contract and procurement management in housing projects, private sector partnerships and financing models, sustainability in housing and green building, as well as innovation in the housing sector through 3D printing, smart housing, rapid construction, and the use of artificial intelligence and housing data analytics.
His Excellency Mohammed Hassan Al Shehhi, Chief Executive Officer of Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment, affirmed that the launch of the second cohort of the “Housing Pioneers” initiative reflects the Establishment’s keenness to prepare a new generation of national leaders capable of driving institutional development and contributing to building a more resilient and sustainable housing ecosystem.
His Excellency said: “Investing in people is the foundation for achieving institutional excellence and shaping the future. Through the Housing Pioneers initiative, we are working to empower national talents with advanced leadership and specialized knowledge, enhancing their ability to develop innovative solutions that meet Dubai’s aspirations and support family stability and quality of life.”
His Excellency added that the collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government represents a qualitative value for the programme, given the School’s academic and practical expertise in preparing government leaders and developing institutional capabilities. He noted that the initiative contributes to transforming knowledge into practical, applicable projects, while supporting the Establishment’s directions in innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability.
His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri, Executive President of the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), said: “The ‘Housing Pioneers’ programme presents an advanced model of collaboration between government and academic institutions, dedicated to training and empowering national talents, enhancing their readiness to lead transformation and development across vital sectors, foremost among them the housing sector. The programme reflects the UAE’s strategy to invest in human capital as the primary engine of sustainable development, in addition to cultivating specialized leadership capabilities and equipping government personnel with the advanced knowledge and tools necessary to navigate rapid developments, anticipate future opportunities, and play their part in making a sustainable institutional impact.”
“Our partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment offers a valuable example of successful cooperation aimed at integrating academic knowledge with practical experience when designing specialized executive programmes,” His Excellency added, noting that the programme offers a comprehensive development experience that combines practical learning, applied projects, and direct engagement with real-world challenges, thereby enhancing institutional efficiency and reinforcing a culture of innovation and proactivity.
“Continuous investment in developing government leaders remains a fundamental pillar for elevating institutional readiness for future demands, and supporting national directives aimed at building a more agile, efficient, and sustainable government ecosystem, perfectly aligned with Dubai’s vision and its future developmental aspirations,” H.E. Al Marri affirmed.
Meanwhile, Shaikha Ahmed Al Mheiri, Director of Executive Education at MBRSG, said: “Launching the second cohort of the ‘Housing Pioneers’ programme, in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment, reflects the deep integration between academic institutions and government entities, highlighting their shared goal to advance the executive education ecosystem. It also underscores MBRSG’s commitment to reinforcing this approach as a fundamental tool for nurturing government leaders capable of navigating rapid transformations across vital sectors, particularly housing. Ultimately, this allows us to achieve a sustainable impact that supports government priorities and aligns with the Dubai Government’s vision to foster innovation, sustainability, and quality of life.”
“This programme embodies a strategic direction rooted in seamlessly bridging academic knowledge with practical application,” she added. “It offers a comprehensive development experience that empowers participants to translate specialized leadership concepts into actionable practices and viable executive projects, thereby driving the sector’s development and enhancing its operational efficiency.”
Al Mheiri emphasized that executive education at MBRSG serves as a strategic pillar for empowering frontline leaders. “With our advanced learning ecosystem, we equip them with the essential tools for forward-thinking, analytical reasoning, and strategic decision-making,” she explained. “This bolsters government institutions’ readiness to adopt more agile, effective, and proactive operational models. It not only aligns with the UAE’s aspirations to elevate government operations to the highest standards of efficiency and quality, but also reinforces the vital role of institutional partnerships in building national capacities equipped to lead transformation and deliver sustainable development outcomes.”
In its second phase, the “Housing Pioneers” programme consists of 7 main phases, including leadership workshops, specialized workshops, the executive project, self-learning, a session with a leader, field visits, and the individual development plan. Together, these phases ensure an integrated training experience that contributes to developing participants on both professional and leadership levels.
The initiative reflects Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment’s commitment to building a future-ready work ecosystem based on knowledge and innovation, and to preparing leaders capable of anticipating opportunities and transforming challenges into practical solutions, further reinforcing the Establishment’s role in supporting housing stability and enhancing quality of life in Dubai.
For inquiries and further information, please visit the Establishment’s official website: www.mbrhe.gov.ae.
