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Emirates Diplomatic Academy, the leading integrated diplomacy, academic and research study centre in the area, has actually introduced a brand-new ambassador program in close coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to boost the abilities of experts in the diplomatic field.

The programme, which will be carried out in three stages, will cover a variety of abilities, consisting of political analysis, diplomatic correspondence, strategic thinking and scenario planning. New ambassadors have currently participated in the first phase of the program. A more two sessions will take place throughout February.

The New Ambassador Programme has actually been created as an experiential knowing program to gear up and empower senior diplomats to be well trained and prepared for their tasks out of the nation. During this programme, the ambassadors will check out various subjects in worldwide affairs, diplomacy and construct their cross cultural communication skills.

"Emirati diplomatic missions abroad play a considerable function in interacting the unique attributes of the UAE to the global neighborhood. It is for that reason vital that the nation's ambassadors are equipped with the current skills and proficiency to handle the ever changing political scenarios in the region and the world," stated Mariam Al Mahmoud, Director of Executive Education and representative at EDA.

She included: "As a real centre of quality for diplomatic capability advancement, research study and thought management in the UAE, EDA's programs and efforts are aligned to the live requirements in the regional and international scene. The new ambassador programme reflects the commitment of the Academy to supply the students with a thorough view of the challenges in the diplomatic arena and the most effective options to overcome them.".

Throughout the first phase of the programme, Bernardino Len, Director General of Emirates Diplomatic Academy, shared with the new ambassadors his experiences in the field of international diplomacy and shed light on diplomatic tasks. The individuals were also provided insights on managing crisis circumstances as well as how they can deal with the media and prepare diplomatic files.

In the next phase of the programme, the Academy has partnered with the Netherlands-based Clingendael Institute and The Protocol School of Washington.
As an incorporated academic centre, EDA combines scholastic programmes and training, research study and analysis to highlight the UAE's leading role in global relations. The Academy also carries out in-depth researches on the area and the UAE to develop a knowledge base in the field of international relations and diplomacy, and support the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and decision-makers in the UAE.

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