Dubai Business Associates Inaugurates Eleventh Cohort Of Ambitious Young Professionals Fast-Tracking Their Careers
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info)
The international group was selected from a highly competitive pool of 6,660 applicants across 146 countries. This year's cohort includes Associates from Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. This strong interest and diverse mix highlight Dubai's innovation-driven ecosystem and growth economy, attracting young professionals to the city's energy, cosmopolitan lifestyle, and the opportunity to tackle business and societal challenges. DBA is a unique, fully funded nine-month programme for high-achieving university graduates to experience world-class training across strategy, business, and leadership. The programme offers Associates an immersive experience – professionally and culturally – into one of the world's most dynamic cities, and a hub for global talent. Over the past decade, the programme has attracted 313 Associates from 53 countries, including 56 UAE Nationals. Through key industry partners like Emirates, Dubai International Financial Centre, dnata, and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the graduates deliver real-world consulting projects to support some of Dubai's leading organisations, saving them over $30 million in consulting fees alone, and highlighting DBA's real-world impact. Director of Dubai Business Associates, Rami Tawfiq, said:“As we welcome our eleventh cohort, we're proud of our ability to attract outstanding Associates from around the world, who come from diverse backgrounds whilst all demonstrating academic excellence, a commitment to professional growth and a desire to make an impact in business, society and politics. This group represents an exceptional cohort of future leaders, and their experience in Dubai will prepare them to lead with purpose, curiosity, and innovation. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of professional development, bringing together global perspectives. With an acceptance rate of around 0.5%, Dubai Business Associates has firmly established itself as one of the world's most sought-after programmes for graduates.” Amna Al Owais, Deputy Director, the DIFC Courts, said:“Pioneered under the patronage and vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai Business Associates programme embodies the power of partnership-uniting exceptional global talent with Dubai's leading institutions. At the DIFC Courts, we recognise how strong legal foundations foster trust, catalyse investment, and inspire innovation. We are proud to support this initiative and to witness this new cohort build on the legacy of those who came before them.” Earlier this year, DBA celebrated its 10th anniversary, and to mark the milestone, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed met in person with over 100 alumni from the programme, in Dubai. Please find below the full list of associates. All are available for further comment and interviews:
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26 Associates from across the globe join one of the world's most sought-after graduate schemes
The international group was selected from a highly competitive pool of 6,660 applicants across 146 countries. This year's cohort includes Associates from Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. This strong interest and diverse mix highlight Dubai's innovation-driven ecosystem and growth economy, attracting young professionals to the city's energy, cosmopolitan lifestyle, and the opportunity to tackle business and societal challenges. DBA is a unique, fully funded nine-month programme for high-achieving university graduates to experience world-class training across strategy, business, and leadership. The programme offers Associates an immersive experience – professionally and culturally – into one of the world's most dynamic cities, and a hub for global talent. Over the past decade, the programme has attracted 313 Associates from 53 countries, including 56 UAE Nationals. Through key industry partners like Emirates, Dubai International Financial Centre, dnata, and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the graduates deliver real-world consulting projects to support some of Dubai's leading organisations, saving them over $30 million in consulting fees alone, and highlighting DBA's real-world impact. Director of Dubai Business Associates, Rami Tawfiq, said:“As we welcome our eleventh cohort, we're proud of our ability to attract outstanding Associates from around the world, who come from diverse backgrounds whilst all demonstrating academic excellence, a commitment to professional growth and a desire to make an impact in business, society and politics. This group represents an exceptional cohort of future leaders, and their experience in Dubai will prepare them to lead with purpose, curiosity, and innovation. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of professional development, bringing together global perspectives. With an acceptance rate of around 0.5%, Dubai Business Associates has firmly established itself as one of the world's most sought-after programmes for graduates.” Amna Al Owais, Deputy Director, the DIFC Courts, said:“Pioneered under the patronage and vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai Business Associates programme embodies the power of partnership-uniting exceptional global talent with Dubai's leading institutions. At the DIFC Courts, we recognise how strong legal foundations foster trust, catalyse investment, and inspire innovation. We are proud to support this initiative and to witness this new cohort build on the legacy of those who came before them.” Earlier this year, DBA celebrated its 10th anniversary, and to mark the milestone, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed met in person with over 100 alumni from the programme, in Dubai. Please find below the full list of associates. All are available for further comment and interviews:
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Camila Oliveira – Brazil
Hongda Zhang – China
Shouyu Wu – China
Yueying LI – China
Maria Jimenez – Colombia
Hassen Nemri – France
Tom Louis Flohrer – Germany
Ritika Singhal – India
Alifah Rahim – Indonesia
Angelica Wiliana – Indonesia
Osaruonamen Osifo – Ireland
Saniya Mukhanova – Kazakhstan
Pranav Khetan – Nepal
Vicent Armas – Peru
Natalia Kovalkova – Russia
Ryanne Wee – Singapore
Viktoria Zbojanova – Slovakia
Akioyame Maqina – South Africa
Khosiyat Oripova – Tajikistan
Adem Dervish – United Kingdom
Myra Ahmed – United Kingdom
Rishil Sodha – United Kingdom
Tamjid Yacoub Yasin – United Kingdom
Lance Entsuah – United States
Michael Banks – United States
Sokhna Gaye – United States
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