Emaar Development Commissions Harvard Universitys Executive Education Programme on Dubai Creek Harbour: The Happy City
Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV), the property development business of Emaar Properties, has appointed a special executive education personalized programme by Harvard University's Grad School of Design on Dubai Creek Harbour: The Delighted City. Through four Harvard Executive Education programmes, Emaar intends to place the 6 sq km mega- growth in addition to the country on the global map.
Led by international experts, the initial program held recently, focused on ideas, devices, frameworks and ideal method situations to coach the individuals through group exercises to design and develop a Happiness Index that will improve the value of Dubai Creek Harbour, and fulfill the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, making Dubai the happiest city. Emaar Development's senior management, development team and special guests, consisting of stakeholders related to the 6-square kilometres mega-development, attended the first session. Chris O'Donnell, Ceo of Emaar Growth, claimed: "As the city of the future, Dubai Creek Harbour is establishing new landmarks and standards in city advancement. Via our partnership with Harvard University Graduate School of Design, we aim to build a smarter, much healthier, greener and much more visual growth that promotes the authentic joy and wellbeing of our residents."
The Harvard University Executive Education programs will certainly trainer individuals to design certain guidelines to make the areas in Dubai Creek Harbour happier for residents in substantial methods, and generate a framework of approaches to promote their sense of belonging.
Following the first session, internal needs and responses are being assessed and integrated for the subsequent sessions in 2018 and 2019. The programmes are led by Rick Huijbregts, instructor at Harvard University GSD Executive Education; Miguel J. Martins, Global Lead - Innovation & Sustainability in the Knowledge, Learning & Innovation Office of the International Financing Firm; Omran Hayat, Partner at Al-Mehan Holding Company; and Rena Fonseca, Director of Executive Education & international Programs at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
Developed as a joint venture with Dubai Holding, Dubai Creek Harbour stands for the next frontier in contemporary life, work and play. The development is just 10 mins from the Dubai International Flight terminal and located by the Dubai Creek. It overlooks the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, which is protected under the UNESCO Ramsar Convention and is home to over 67 species of water birds.
At the heart of Dubai Creek Harbour is the upcoming global icon, Dubai Creek Tower set to be a must-visit traveler attraction. A premium retail area, an Island Area with a 4.5 kilometres Creek Boardwalk, a first-rate private yacht club, marina, resorts, water attributes, leisure tourist attractions and large choice of cafes and food & beverage electrical outlets add to the quality of living. Dubai Creek Harbour has actually introduced a number of household jobs that have actually gained strong investor feedback.
