Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced today that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ESCP Business School during Dubai AI Week 2025, to develop and implement a specialized training program for its healthcare leadership, focused on strategic applications of artificial intelligence (AI).
“This partnership with ESCP Business School—established in 1819 as the world’s first business school—demonstrates the authority’s commitment to embracing global best practices and fostering an interactive learning environment that mirrors future transformations. It also responds to the accelerating advancements in AI adoption across sectors, including healthcare,” stated Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, director general of the Dubai Health Authority.
Program to target 30 executives and department heads
The training program, designed in collaboration with international experts in AI, cybersecurity and data strategy, will target 30 executives and department heads from the authority. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an internationally accredited diploma from ESCP Business School in Paris.
The six-week initiative aims to enable participants to implement AI technologies by equipping them with specialized knowledge, future-focused insights, and practical tools that support strategic decision-making and enhance their ability to apply data-driven approaches.
The program seeks to enhance efficiency, innovation and sustainable performance through the strategic adoption of AI technologies. It also aims to bolster the Dubai Health Authority’s readiness to keep pace with rapid global developments.
Al Ketbi emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating that it reflects the authority’s commitment to cultivating advanced leadership capable of understanding and harnessing AI technologies across all aspects of the healthcare sector. This, he added, will contribute to greater operational efficiency and innovation in alignment with national priorities and Dubai’s future-oriented vision.
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Enabling data-driven strategic decision-making
Al Ketbi noted that the program is part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to upskill its leadership, enabling data-driven strategic decision-making and the adoption of smart technologies that reinforce Dubai’s global competitiveness in digital health.
For his part, Cédric Denis-Remis, representative of ESCP Business School, stated that the partnership with the Dubai Health Authority to deliver this training program reflects the authority’s dedication to developing its workforce in line with the highest international standards in leadership and digital transformation.
He explained that the program has been specifically designed to keep pace with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, offering participants a unique educational experience that blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on application. Denis-Remis expressed confidence in the program’s positive impact in empowering healthcare leaders and strengthening their role in applying AI to build a more efficient and sustainable healthcare future.
