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DREI AT A GLANCE

Mission Statement

DREI is an industry-founded learning community providing comprehensive, high quality graduate and professional development programs on real estate, in partnership with internationally recognized universities. Dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service, DREI contributes to the creation of prosperous and sustainable future for all.

Values

Excellence: Seek high quality work and continuous improvement.

Integrity: Will be ethical, equitable and professional.

Diversity: Respect and leverage difference in opinions, backgrounds and personalities.

Collaboration: We draw strength from partnership with the industry, stakeholders and world class providers.

Innovation: We will continuously strive to create, impart and employ the most creative technology, processes, systems and practices.

Global Connection: We keep abreast of global developments, use international faculty and speakers, recruit international students and provide international academic forums.

Stewardship of Resources: We are dedicated to the efficient and effective use of resources and we are accountable for our actions to the shareholders.

Objectives

  • Develop leaders capable of facing the new challenges of the global real estate business environment.
  • Develop real estate entrepreneurs who are capable of identifying, pursuing, developing and managing real estate initiatives all over the world.
  • Assist in solving organizational problems and building strategic and operational capabilities of real estate companies to achieve extraordinary performance through consultancy and custom programs.
  • Provide a broad spectrum of high quality educational programs that address the evolving needs of individuals at different ranks.
  • Create a unique, dynamic learning environment where all students have the opportunity to excel.
  • Engage in research, scholarship and intellectual endeavors that are consistent with the highest standards of academic excellence.
  • Forge relationships and alliances with stakeholders and important others and make collaboration an integral part of our activities.
  • Foster the exchange of knowledge and the sharing of best practices through conferences, forums, roundtables, seminars and panels.

List of DREI Board Members

Representative Company/Designation Role
Farhan Faraidooni Sama Dubai
Chairman of Sama Dubai
Chairman
Ahmad Al Falasi Emaar
Construction Director
Member
Ahmed Al Serkal Dubai Islamic Bank
Senior Vice President, Head of HR group
Member
Farid Mohammed Ahmed Dubai World
Secretary General
Member
Jassim Al Abdool Sama Dubai
Senior Corporate Development Manager
Member
Sami Al Hashmi Tatweer, Mizin
Chief Executive Officer
Member
Sanjay Malhotra Emaar MGF
Chief Operating Officer
Member
Yaqoob Al Zarooni Dubai Properties
Chief of Human Capital
Member