Abu dhabi: The governments of the UAE and Montenegro have jointly introduced the 'Montenegro Executive Leadership Programme', a new initiative aimed at enhancing leadership capacities among 23 government officials. This programme is designed to equip these officials with essential experience, tools, and a global perspective to effectively address challenges and lead transformations within their respective fields.
According to Emirates News Agency, the programme functions as a sophisticated platform for the exchange of government expertise and the development of strategic skills. It seeks to empower government leaders in areas such as innovation adoption, collaboration, and sustainable development, thereby contributing positively to the institutional and administrative development efforts of the Government of Montenegro.
The programme has been launched in partnership with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and involves collaboration with several leading entities in the UAE. It features knowledge visits, meetings, and interactions with 19 UAE experts, focusing on six key areas: financial management, tourism, public security, cybersecurity, digitalisation and artificial intelligence, and leadership skills. Specialized collaborations include the tourism pillar with the Dubai College of Tourism, the public security pillar with the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), and the cybersecurity pillar with the UAE Cyber Security Council.
The participants of the programme include senior government officials such as deputy heads of cabinets, ambassadors, advisers, directors-general, directors, and executive leaders. The programme integrates virtual learning, field visits, applied projects, and leadership engagements, providing comprehensive and practical specialized content.
Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange, emphasized the importance of continuous and sustainable learning in developing government leaders. He stated that this programme marks a significant milestone in the bilateral cooperation efforts, aimed at fortifying the exchange of knowledge and best practices developed by the UAE Government across various sectors.
The 'Montenegro Executive Leadership Programme' is part of a larger strategic partnership between the UAE and Montenegro, initiated under the Government Experience Exchange Programme during the World Governments Summit 2025. This partnership aims to share expertise in government development and modernisation, enhance government services, strengthen institutional capabilities, and establish a structured mechanism for advancing cooperation.
The UAE's Government Experience Exchange Programme, launched in 2018, aims to share best practices and government expertise with partner nations, strengthening cooperation in government modernisation and development. The programme has established partnerships globally, supporting institutional capacity-building and enhancing government performance through experience exchange in strategic planning, government excellence, and service leadership.