LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Mission & Overview
Learning at Majid Al Futtaim is guided by our three core principles: ‘Grow by Giving,’ ‘Own Your Learning,’ and ‘Everyone to Everyone Learning.’
We believe that learning is not only a personal journey but a collective endeavour, where knowledge flows freely across all levels, roles, and teams. Our leaders are committed to lifting others as they grow, fostering an environment where sharing insights and experiences is a natural part of daily interactions.
Every team member is encouraged to take ownership of their development, supported by a culture that embeds growth in the flow of work. Together, we create a dynamic ecosystem of learning that strengthens our people, drives our business forward, and enriches the communities we passionately serve.
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Explore some of our Learning and Leadership Development academies and activations:
LEARNING
Induction Academy
The Induction Academy offers an engaging and immersive onboarding experience for new hires, creating a sense of belonging and aligning them with Majid Al Futtaim’s culture, values, and business operations. Launched in 2024, this gamified programme, powered by the “One MAF World” platform, accelerates integration and sets the foundation for success across the organisation.
People Management Academy
In partnership with Harvard, the People Management Academy is designed to strengthen the skills and capabilities of 2,000 middle managers across Majid Al Futtaim. It combines core learning with personalised elective modules, enabling managers to effectively contribute to our strategic objectives. As a key part of our transformative ‘refounding’ journey, this academy aims to cultivate a strong organisational culture and drive operational excellence.
AI Academy
In collaboration with renowned partners such as MIT, Arist, ESCP Business School, and NUS Business School, the AI Academy equips MAFers with the skills to use AI responsibly and innovatively. Tailored for senior leaders, tech developers, and end users, the academy leverages our expertise alongside global industry insights to position Majid Al Futtaim as a leading AI education hub in the region.
UAE Nationals' Leadership Academy
Our UAE Nationals’ Leadership Academy empowers Emirati leaders to define, articulate, and amplify their unique leadership brand, enhancing their personal and professional influence in alignment with cultural values and organisational goals. The UAE Nationals’ Leadership Academy features programmes and bespoke modules from renowned business schools such as Stanford, Wharton, Duke, IMD, Yale, and Columbia.
Women in Leadership Academy
The Women in Leadership & Male Allyship Academy is dedicated to creating more inclusive workplaces through networks of both female and male leaders at Majid Al Futtaim. Through shared appreciation and understanding, this academy aims to cultivate leadership excellence across the group, fostering a connected, collaborative and inclusive environment.
MAF Leads
MAF Leads is the group’s flagship global leadership speaker series, connecting global experts to leaders across Majid Al Futtaim to inspire an environment of continuous leadership development and excellence. Previous MAF Leads speakers include Professor Boris Groysberg, Dr. Tim Clark, and former Professor Hirotaka Takeuchi, among many others.
LEARNING & LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY
uLearn
Our annual learning month provides employees with valuable insights into future-focused skills and industry trends through engaging workshops led by experts and thought leaders. It helps employees to enhance their skills, broaden their knowledge, and advance their personal and professional growth. Additionally, it puts a spotlight on the ongoing learning and leadership development activities across Majid Al Futtaim, showcasing our commitment to continuous growth and development for all.
Internal Community
We build a culture of growth by developing strong communities both within and beyond Majid Al Futtaim. Internally, the Learning & Leadership Centre of Excellence ensures consistent and meaningful learning and leadership experiences across the organisation by providing clear strategies and driving collaboration with and across the L&D teams in each business, building an engaged learning community that sparks innovation and drives collective success.
External Community
Collaborations with the Harvard Learning Innovation Lab, the World Economic Forum’s Chief Learning Officers community and Future Skills Alliance, keep us at the forefront of industry trends. By hosting conferences, roundtables, and workshops with renowned thought leaders, we foster knowledge exchange, spark innovation, and drive collective growth that extends beyond Majid Al Futtaim, allowing us to contribute to the future of learning on a global scale.
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