Zayed University - Executive Management Certificate Program

EMC Program,
College of Business Sciences,
Zayed University
P.O. Box 19282, Dubai, U.A.E.
Phone: +971-4-208-2364;
Fax: +971-4-208-2653
E-mail: emcp@zu.ac.ae


[ Profile ]

Profile of H.E. Dr. Mohammed Khalfan Bin Khirbash, Minister of State for Finance and Industry Dr. Mohammed Khalfan Bin Khirbash was born in October 1956 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He graduated from Boston University, USA with a B.A. in Economics in 1979 and proceeded to postgraduate studies. He was awarded an MA in Economics in Public Finance in 1982. Dr. Kharbash received his PhD in Economics from Exeter University in the United Kingdom in 1991. He was also a visiting researcher at Harvard University in 1994.
During his career, Dr. Khirbash held several government posts in the Ministry of Finance and Industry. He was initially appointed as the Director of the Investment Department in 1980. He then rose to become the Assistant Under Secretary for Revenue and Budget in 1992 and subsequently to the position of Minister of State for Finance and Industry from 1997 to date. Dr. Khirbash is known for his forward-looking leadership style and his belief that government sectors need to continuously innovate to meet the ever-changing external demands. Under his leadership, the Ministry has undergone tremendous improvements in its operations. He is also a firm believer that change can only happen if the right competencies and tools are given to the people. In recognition of his foresight and commitment to good governance, Dr. Khirbash was appointed as a member of the Advisory Board of the Institute for Government Innovation at Harvard University, and is now heading the UAE Harvard Alumni Club. Apart from leading the UAE Ministry of Finance and Industry is currently the Chairman of Dubai Islamic Bank, and Chairman of Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat). He is also a board member of several financial and economic institutions.


Mohammed Emir Mavani bin Abdulla Dr. Mohammed Emir Mavani is currently the advisor for public sector reform working in the UAE Ministry of Finance and Industry. He has been involved in several innovative change programs with the UAE Federal Government, including introducing quality initiatives within various ministries. He is currently responsible for implementing the UAE E-government project. He has also been instrumental in introducing executive education for senior government leaders, in cooperation with Harvard University and now with Yale University and Zayed University.
Prior to coming to the UAE, Dr. Marvani worked as a consultant to the Malaysian government in public sector administration reforms. He has also worked with the United Nations Development Program and the World Bank on projects relating to organizational transformation. Dr. Marvani holds a Master's degree in engineering management from Warwick University, and a Doctorate specializing in electronic management from Warnborough University in the U.K.