SCCI, University of Navarra to launch global leadership training

Launch of international training programmes

The meeting addressed the launch of globally accredited training and academic programmes covering executive leadership, business administration, institutional innovation, digital transformation, governance, finance, and technical competencies. This initiative underscores the Sharjah Chamber’s commitment to enhancing STDC’s role in delivering impactful training programmes to improve employee efficiency and contribute to leadership development across public and private sectors.

Attendees and institutional representation

Held at SCCI’s headquarters, the meeting was attended by Maryam Saif Al Shamsi, Assistant Director General of Support Services Sector at the Sharjah Chamber; Amal Abdullah Al Ali, Director of STDC; Jaime García del Barrio, Vice President of the University of Navarra; and Ramzi Jazmati, Director of Development of the University of Navarra in the Middle East and North Africa, along with several officials from both sides.

Highlighting STDC initiatives

During the meeting, the Sharjah Training and Development Centre highlighted its major initiatives, including the Strategic Business Leadership Programme, which has graduated approximately 38 participants from both the public and private sectors in its first three editions.

Framework for joint programme implementation

Both sides explored the implementation framework to launch a joint international training programme targeting government employees, private sector professionals, and individuals. The programme will be aligned with top global standards to ensure effective outcomes that address future market and leadership challenges.

Strategic vision for empowering human resources

Maryam Saif Al Shamsi stated that collaboration with the University of Navarra adds significant value to the Sharjah Chamber’s strategic vision of empowering human resources and enhancing operational efficiency in line with international best practices.

She emphasized that the STDC seeks to deliver innovative, needs-based training solutions for government and private entities. The initiative is designed to elevate employee performance, strengthen strategic planning skills, and foster adaptability in an evolving local and global business environment.

Boosting Sharjah’s role as a training hub

Al Shamsi added that this cooperation supports the Chamber’s efforts to position Sharjah as a regional hub for training and leadership development. It also grants access to advanced curricula and educational methods that prioritise innovation and institutional creativity, in alignment with the UAE’s sustainable development goals.

Expanding global partnerships

Amal Abdullah Al Ali highlighted that the meeting laid the foundation for new training tracks aimed at addressing the evolving needs of institutions and individuals. She noted that these efforts are essential in preparing national professionals for future challenges.

She stressed that partnering with the University of Navarra is a strategic move toward expanding STDC’s global partnerships, ensuring the delivery of impactful programmes that drive institutional innovation and improve workplace performance.

Focus on advanced skills for the new economy

Al Ali added that the upcoming training programmes will cover advanced topics such as management, strategic leadership, and digital competencies—areas critical to thriving in the modern, tech-driven economy.

Building on a strategic agreement

This meeting builds on a strategic cooperation agreement signed in May between STDC and the University of Navarra. The agreement aims to launch joint academic and training programmes, facilitate expert exchange visits, and secure international accreditation for STDC’s offerings.

Elevating training quality and global alignment

The collaboration is expected to raise programme quality, enhance institutional credibility, and align workforce skill development with global standards in executive education and leadership training.