It includes panel discussions on strategic management, innovation, and business foresight.

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, represented by its Sharjah Training and Development Center, launched the "Strategic Business Leadership" program in Spain, as part of an academic and field tour aimed at enhancing the leadership skills of national cadres, exchanging global experiences, and anticipating the future of business and innovation. The program included a visit to the University of Navarra to learn about the latest global practices in building future leaders .

The tour comes as an extension of the strategic partnership that brings together the center with the University of Navarra, one of the leading European academic institutions in the fields of management, communication and applied scientific research, within the framework of the Sharjah Chamber’s keenness to translate academic cooperation agreements into innovative programs with a tangible impact on developing human resources and building institutional leaders capable of facing the challenges of the rapidly changing global landscape.

Broad government participation

The program, in its current edition, is witnessing broad and active participation from elite leaders and affiliates representing a number of government agencies and institutions in the Emirate of Sharjah, including: Sharjah Housing Department, Public Works Department, Central Finance Department, Planning and Survey Department, Sharjah National Oil Corporation, Sharjah Social Security Fund, Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality, and the Department of Statistics and Community Development. The diversity and level of institutional participation in the program reflects the broad governmental interest in developing leadership competencies and establishing a culture of strategic planning according to the highest international standards across the various sectors of the Emirate.

Investing in future leaders

Maryam Saif Al Shamsi, Assistant Director General of the Support Services Sector at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, affirmed that the launch of this specialized program at the University of Navarra embodies the Sharjah Chamber's established approach of investing in human capital as the cornerstone of any successful and sustainable development model. She noted that the program's design is based on the principle of integrating theoretical knowledge with practical field experience, enabling participants to gain a practical understanding of leading international experiences alongside theoretical knowledge. She added that exposure to academic and research environments at the level of the University of Navarra contributes to enriching the leadership and institutional thinking of the participants, enabling them to adopt global best practices and adapt them to the nature of the public and private sector work environments in the UAE, thus ensuring the advancement of the work system and the achievement of sustainable excellence.

A knowledge platform and a bridge for international partnerships

For her part, Amal Abdullah Al Ali, Director of the Sharjah Training and Development Center, explained that the “Strategic Business Leadership” program represents an advanced knowledge platform aimed at building leadership competencies through rigorous scientific curricula. She noted that the visit program promises exceptional interactive outcomes, as well as creating a bridge to consolidate international academic partnerships and open channels of cooperation and exchange of experiences and knowledge with one of the most prestigious Spanish universities. She added that the Sharjah Training and Development Center continues to design and implement quality training programs that contribute to preparing exceptional leaders who possess the latest innovation tools, strategic planning skills, good governance, and the ability to make decisions based on data and knowledge.

Interactive sessions and innovative themes

The program included an exploratory visit during which the delegation learned about the distinguished academic and research experience of the University of Navarra, as well as interactive sessions and specialized discussions presented by a select group of experts and academics at the university, focusing on the latest global trends in management and leadership decision-making.

The participants discussed a number of vital topics, most notably: strategic leadership methods in complex environments, mechanisms for consolidating institutional innovation, principles of financial sustainability and its tools in decision-making, and ways to develop institutional competencies to keep pace with the requirements of the new economy, within the framework of exchanging experiences and enhancing knowledge cooperation between the Emirati and Spanish sides.

The "Strategic Business Leadership" program continues in Spain through a series of workshops, field visits and specialized academic sessions, to ensure that participants gain the maximum benefit before the program concludes.

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