Dubai Business Associates

World-leading graduate management training programme.

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Bringing together emerging talent from Dubai and around the world, the DBA programme provides a unique platform for learning, collaboration and growth.

Our Emirati Associates share what inspired them to join the programme and how the experience has shaped their journey.

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Few cities offer the same combination of ambition, opportunity, diversity and quality of life as Dubai.

Having spent nine months living, working and learning in the city, our Associates share their perspectives on what makes Dubai such a unique place.

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Over the past nine months, the Year 11 cohort has embraced new challenges, built lifelong friendships, and contributed to projects that make a real impact across Dubai.

Congratulations to the Dubai Business Associates Year 11 graduates - the leaders of the future.

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Congratulations to the Dubai Business Associates Year 11 cohort.

Representing 21 countries, including 12 Emiratis, these 37 Associates have successfully completed one of the world’s most competitive graduate programmes.

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Our Associates are in the final phase of the DBA journey, working closely in teams on full-time consulting projects with leading Dubai government entities.

Alongside their project work, Associates continue to receive dedicated coaching and support.

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The Dubai Business Associates programme uses an experiential, project-based learning approach to bridge the gap between higher education and the professional world.

Learn more about the programme at https://t.co/YMvenN9hYg

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Direct engagement with industry leaders is a defining element of the DBA journey. Associates are given the opportunity to interact with individuals shaping business, policy, and innovation, gaining insights that go far beyond traditional academic learning.

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At Dubai Business Associates, diversity is a core part of how the programme operates. Associates from across the world come together, bringing different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking into a single, collaborative environment.

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A key part of the DBA experience is the expectation to contribute meaningfully from the outset. Associates are regularly placed in situations where they present ideas, defend their thinking, and engage with real-world challenges in front of experienced stakeholders.

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Ramadan is a time for reflection, generosity and togetherness. The Associates came together with members of the Falcon team to share Iftar and mark the spirit of the holy month.

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3 days to go! Applications for DBA Year 12 close on 1 March 2026.

Dubai Business Associates is a fully funded, graduate training programme that brings together high-potential graduates from around the world to live, learn and work in Dubai.

Visit our website apply now.

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Dubai Business Associates is proud to continue its collaboration with the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature through the ELF Youth Forum.

These conversations build perspective, confidence and lasting networks, equipping young people to contribute positively across borders.

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Immersive learning experience for Dubai Business Associates at DP World HQ and Jebel Ali Port, exploring the scale, innovation, and strategic vision behind one of the world’s most important trade and logistics gateways. Experiences like these sit at the heart of the DBA journey.

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Ramadan Kareem from Dubai Business Associates.
Wishing you a blessed month filled with peace and reflection.

رمضان كريم من زمالة دبي للأعمال
نتمنى ��كم شهراً مباركاً مليئاً بالسلام والتأمل

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Associates took part in the Dubai Marathon as part of Dubai Humanitarian's Run for Humanity campaign, coming together in support of a global humanitarian cause.

Applications for DBA Year 12 are now open and close on 1 March. Learn more and apply via our website.

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DBA Associates took part in Falcon Day, “Connect. Network. Discover.”, an immersive experience focused on building strategic networking skills and gaining industry insight into the UAE market.

Applications for DBA Year 12 close on 1 March. Learn more and apply via our website.

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DBA recently hosted an Alumni Panel Session, bringing together Yermukhan Maikhanov, Sarah Lai, Aselia Orozova, May Walid, and Fatima Al Aryani from previous cohorts to share reflections from their consulting journeys.

Learn more and apply via our website for DBA Year 12.

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Ready to take the next step in your global career?

The DBA programme offers recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on consulting experience, world-class training, and exposure to Dubai’s dynamic business ecosystem.

Applications close on 1 March 2026.

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DBA Associates visited Meydan Racecourse for an on-ground look at the business and operations behind one of Dubai’s most iconic sporting venues, gaining insight into event management, hospitality, and large-scale destination positioning.

Applications for DBA Year 12 are now open

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Associates completed the “Doing Business in MENA” course at Emirates Aviation College, delivered by CAPADEV. The course examined the region’s business environment through history, politics, culture, and real-world case studies, covering market entry strategies and negotiation.