INSEAD, The Business School for the World, and ADGM Academy (ADGMA), a leading provider of education for banking, finance, and public services in the region, have announced a new partnership milestone. To mark ADGMA’s seventh anniversary, the two institutions revealed a scholarship scheme that will support ten UAE Nationals to attend INSEAD’s open enrolment executive education programmes in 2026.
The announcement was made during Abu Dhabi Finance Week and reflects a shared focus on building leadership skills for the UAE’s future economy. The partnership aims to prepare professionals to meet the needs of a changing financial and business environment.
Under the agreement, ADGM Academy will put forward Emirati candidates who meet INSEAD’s entry criteria. The scholarships will fully cover tuition fees for selected programmes, giving participants access to international management education and practical business insight.
Professor Mark Mortensen, Associate Dean of the INSEAD Middle East Camp says, “INSEAD has been deeply rooted in Abu Dhabi since establishing our campus here in 2007. We are proud to deepen our partnership with ADGM Academy to empower Emirati professionals with global management education. This collaboration reflects INSEAD’s long-standing commitment to contributing to the UAE’s knowledge economy and leadership development agenda. By opening access to our executive programmes, we aim to support the growth of local talent who will shape the future of the region’s financial and business landscape.”
Ali Al Mehairi, Senior Executive Director, Business Enablement, at ADGM Academy and Research Centre says: Developing Emirati talent is at the core of our mission. Having a united vision opens doors to world-class learning that will empower professionals to lead with confidence and innovation. We extend our deepest gratitude to INSEAD for their steadfast commitment and collaboration. This initiative will not only strengthen national capacity-building but also create a noticeable impact that supports the UAE’s long-term economic ambitions and positions our nation as a hub for leadership and excellence.”
This partnership adds to the UAE’s wider efforts to strengthen local leadership, support the financial services sector, and promote steady, knowledge-based economic growth.
Further details on INSEAD’s executive education programmes are available at https://www.insead.edu/executive-education.