Dubai’s Finance Department recently celebrated the graduation of a new cohort from its professional certification programs, a part of the “Malioun” initiative aimed at enhancing governmental financial competencies and enabling employees to acquire specialized skills in line with global best practices.
A grand ceremony marked this occasion, attended by His Excellency Abdullah Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of the Executive Council, and His Excellency Abdul Rahman Saleh Al Saleh, Director General of Dubai Finance, along with several other governmental leaders and executives.
Abdullah Al Basti commended the “Malioun” initiative, which embodies the leadership’s vision of empowering national talents with advanced and quality skills, allowing them to lead various vital sectors with excellence and confidence. He added that the results of the initiative since its inception in 2012 demonstrate a commitment to investing in human capital and enhancing capabilities in financial specialties and related fields like financial technology, catering to future demands and supporting sustainability goals.
He stated, “We congratulate the graduates and commend the efforts of the Finance Department and the cooperation of government entities that have prioritized building and enhancing their workforce capabilities through participating in these esteemed specialized programs.”
In his speech at the ceremony, Abdul Rahman Al Saleh expressed his pleasure with the accomplishments achieved under the “Malioun” umbrella, noting that the initiative “has consistently made significant leaps, playing a crucial role in shaping the development and qualification system for financial employees in Dubai’s governmental entities.”
He emphasized its direct contribution to the pioneering achievements made by the Dubai government in the field of public financial management over the years.
He congratulated the governmental employees who graduated from specialized professional certification programs, totaling 215 participants, and explained: “Malioun” has evolved from addressing training needs to offering specialized diplomas in public accounting, public financial management, government procurement, and project management, finally advancing to professional certification programs in collaboration with international partners to embed a culture of financial sustainability.
Aref Ahli, Executive Director of Planning and Public Budget Sector at Dubai Finance, reaffirmed the department’s firm commitment to continuing the “Malioun” journey by providing high-quality programs that establish Dubai’s position as a global center for innovation and excellence in public financial management.
He noted, “Malioun” has proven its central role in advancing the governmental financial framework, as its programs have enhanced employee efficiency and equipped them to align with the latest global financial management practices, positively impacting the quality of government work, especially in financial planning and execution. We are committed to supporting this initiative to ensure it remains a vital contributor to excellence and innovation in the Dubai government.”
The graduating class included a selection of governmental finance personnel who successfully completed three specialized programs: the “Public Financial Management Certificate” with 81 graduates from 31 government entities, the “Sustainable Procurement Certificate” with 74 graduates from 28 entities, and the “Professional Tax Certification” celebrating 60 graduates from 28 governmental bodies.
The satisfaction rate for the three programs among participants was an impressive 95%, while the overall success rate exceeded 98%.