Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government

Launched in 2005 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai as the first research and teaching institution focusing on governance and public policy in the Arab world. The School aims to support good governance in the UAE and the Arab world and build future leaders through an integrated system offering education and training programs and research and studies.
The School's operations are founded on global best practices developed in collaboration with the Kennedy School at Harvard University. It is considered a unique model for academic institutions in that it focuses on the practical side of governance. The School also collaborates with several government and private institutions both regionally and internationally.
The leaders of tomorrow are our focus and the foundation of the future. We must advance their skills and knowledge to enhance the quality of public administration continually." HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
The overall design and implementation of training programs are built on the foundation of scientific thought. The reality of Arab public administration inspires them, addresses the issues, and helps future leaders meet public administration challenges in various parts of the Arab world. The School also organizes international and regional conferences and specialized workshops and holds forums to facilitate exchanging ideas and knowledge between the Arab region and the world.
With increased access to vast amounts of knowledge and the cultural openness and technological advancements of the twenty-first century, the world has become a small village where the politics and economies of states affect one another. Dubai is no exception, with the city's name becoming synonymous with globalization. With this in mind, the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government strives to embed the guidelines set forth by the UAE and support the vision of its leaders for national growth. By preparing, qualifying, and empowering tomorrow's leaders, and by strengthening government capacity in the UAE and the Arab world, our School aims to promote effective public policy through focusing on applied research and engaging the public and private sectors in the development process.
Over the nine years since its establishment in 2005 under the name Dubai School of Government, the School has proved its importance as a unique role model for academic institutions. The School works in close partnership with UAE government departments, combining applied research, training, and education programs, and provides a platform for knowledge exchange.
To achieve its mission, the School adheres to global best practices developed in collaboration with US-based Harvard Kennedy School that prepares leaders for democratic societies and contributes to finding holistic solutions to public problems. Such collaborations have enabled MBRSG to become the first research, and teaching institution focused on governance and public policy in the Arab world. In this context, the School has taken on the task of disseminating the UAE's exceptional experience in governance and implementing the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.