NEP platform to contribute to UAE’s economic growth: Top official

NEP platform to contribute to UAE’s economic growth: Top official

Programme focuses on three strategic clusters — economic growth, social development, sustainability, and infrastructure

Published: Thu 2 Feb 2023, 1:06 AM

The National Experts Programme (NEP) contributes to the development of 15 UAE-based specialists over a rigorous eight-month programme that combines academics, immersive work experience, and mentoring by sector leaders to foster knowledge exchange and innovative thinking. In its third edition, NEP focuses on three strategic clusters: economic growth, social development, sustainability, and infrastructure.

“The National Experts Programme, created to contribute to the UAE’s long-term strategic economic development, will be an essential platform to recognise promising young leaders and nurture national talent,” Ahmed Talib Al Shamsi, director of the programme, said.

Developed in 2019 under the direction of the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, NEP is a launchpad for UAE-based specialists who strive to play a leading role in the transformation and future growth of sectors aligned with the UAE’s national priorities. The third edition was launched in November last year.

Al Shamsi noted that the learning and development programme supports the UAE’s strategic vision and fosters the development of sector leaders by cultivating specialised expertise and leadership skills in outstanding UAE-based professionals and equipping them to make a transformative