Highpro International

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi

Emirates Palace · Abu Dhabi, UAE

Why this city

Why Highpro delivers in Abu Dhabi.

The capital of the UAE — a global centre for sovereign wealth, energy and governance, and a hub for institutional transformation across the Gulf. Highpro selects each destination for the concentration of institutions, sectors and senior leaders it serves — and for the executive environment it provides delegates between sessions.

Iconic Sites

What to see in Abu Dhabi.

A selection of the landmark sites and attractions delegates experience during a Highpro programme in this city.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Emirates Palace

Abu Dhabi Corniche

3D Walkthrough

Step inside Abu Dhabi.

An immersive walkthrough of the destination — drag to look around, and walk forward through the venues and landmarks your delegates will experience.

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Arrival · Abu Dhabi

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Why This City

A destination chosen for the institutions it serves — not the postcard.

Every Highpro delivery city is selected for its sector density, its leadership gravity, and its accessibility to the executives who need to be in the room. The venue is the start of the experience, not the backdrop.

Programmes in Abu Dhabi

Programmes taking place here.

Every programme below is drawn live from the Highpro Global Sector Transformation Programme Library and delivered in this city.

Flagship Programme
Flagship Programme

AI-Powered Resource Mobilization for NGOs

Many NGOs, INGOs and development organisations have strong mandates, capable teams and important programmes, but their ability to deliver sustained impact…

Executive Directors, Country Directors, Programme Directors
5 DaysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 16 Feb 2028
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Regulatory, Safeguarding & Partnership Ecosystem Constraints

External dependencies, regulation, infrastructure and ecosystem constraints require coordinated institutional responses beyond internal process improvement

CEOs, executive directors, programme
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 14 Feb 2028
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Client Experience, Escalation & Service Recovery

Institutional value is lost when service outcomes vary by channel, location, team or customer segment

CEOs, COOs, shared-services
3 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Global Business Services Operating Model

Design integrated shared-services governance, service ownership and sourcing

COOs, GBS Heads, CFOs
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Strategic Outsourcing, Vendor & Third-Party Risk

Strengthen sourcing strategy, vendor governance and resilience

Procurement Heads, CROs, COOs
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Mission Portfolio Prioritisation & Theory-of-change Renewal

The sector is being reshaped by technology, capital, regulation and new competitive realities that require deliberate future positioning

CEOs, executive directors, programme
4-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 15 Feb 2028
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Sustainable Sports Events & Legacy Strategy

Design major events for sustainability, community value and long-term asset use

Event CEOs, City Leaders
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Venue, Event & Competition Operations: Operational Excellence & Transformation

Execution bottlenecks and weak operating discipline prevent institutions from converting strategy into dependable performance

sports executives, federation leaders, venue operators
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Product Specification & Batch Consistency: Service Excellence & Experience Transformation

Institutional value is lost when service outcomes vary by channel, location, team or customer segment

CEOs, plant, process
3 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 14 Feb 2028
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Process-safety Governance & Technical Accountability

The institutional architecture no longer matches the complexity, speed or accountability required by the sector

CEOs, plant, process
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Sustainable Fisheries Governance & Resource Resilience

Strengthen science-based governance, monitoring and compliance

Fisheries Authorities, Industry Leaders
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Net-zero Aviation & Fleet-transition Strategy

The sector is being reshaped by technology, capital, regulation and new competitive realities that require deliberate future positioning

airline, airport, ANSP and aerospace executives
4-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Battery Mineral, Cell & Component Concentration

External dependencies, regulation, infrastructure and ecosystem constraints require coordinated institutional responses beyond internal process improvement

CEOs, manufacturing, engineering
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Vehicle Quality, Warranty & Recall Performance

Institutional value is lost when service outcomes vary by channel, location, team or customer segment

CEOs, manufacturing, engineering
3 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 14 Feb 2028
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Charging Infrastructure, Standards & Policy Dependencies

External dependencies, regulation, infrastructure and ecosystem constraints require coordinated institutional responses beyond internal process improvement

CEOs, manufacturing, engineering
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Smart Utility, Digital Network & Long-term Infrastructure

The sector is being reshaped by technology, capital, regulation and new competitive realities that require deliberate future positioning

utility CEOs, COOs, engineering
4-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 15 Apr 2027
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Research, Innovation & Knowledge-economy Positioning

The sector is being reshaped by technology, capital, regulation and new competitive realities that require deliberate future positioning

Vice-chancellors, presidents, provosts
4-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Advertising, Subscription & Creator-economy Market Shifts

External dependencies, regulation, infrastructure and ecosystem constraints require coordinated institutional responses beyond internal process improvement

CEOs, content, studio
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Ai-enabled Content & Creative-production Strategy

The sector is being reshaped by technology, capital, regulation and new competitive realities that require deliberate future positioning

CEOs, content, studio
4-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 15 Feb 2028
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Ai-enabled Education & Future Learning Strategy

The sector is being reshaped by technology, capital, regulation and new competitive realities that require deliberate future positioning

Vice-chancellors, presidents, provosts
4-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 15 Feb 2028
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Brand Standards & Consistency Across Properties

Institutional value is lost when service outcomes vary by channel, location, team or customer segment

CEOs, hotel and destination executives, COOs
3 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Subscriber Support, Churn Recovery & Service Consistency

Institutional value is lost when service outcomes vary by channel, location, team or customer segment

CEOs, content, studio
3 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Student Experience & Learner-support Transformation

Institutional value is lost when service outcomes vary by channel, location, team or customer segment

Vice-chancellors, presidents, provosts
3 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Faculty, Professional Staff & Governance Operating-model

The institutional architecture no longer matches the complexity, speed or accountability required by the sector

Vice-chancellors, presidents, provosts
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Media Operating Model & IP Governance

Align content, rights, platforms and commercial decision rights

CEOs, COOs, Rights Heads
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

B2B Service Reliability & Key Account Excellence

Strengthen service-level governance, account experience and recovery

Commercial Directors, COOs
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Sales, Procurement & Logistics Accountability

The institutional architecture no longer matches the complexity, speed or accountability required by the sector

CEOs, commercial, procurement
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Digital B2b Marketplace & Distribution-model Transformation

The sector is being reshaped by technology, capital, regulation and new competitive realities that require deliberate future positioning

CEOs, commercial, procurement
4-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 15 Apr 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Digital Distribution, Revenue Management & Demand Forecasting

Execution bottlenecks and weak operating discipline prevent institutions from converting strategy into dependable performance

CEOs, hotel and destination executives, COOs
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 14 Feb 2028
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Tourism Resilience, Crisis & Destination Continuity

Build resilience to climate, health, security and demand shocks

Tourism Boards, Hotel CEOs, Airport/Destination Leaders
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Integrated Sourcing-manufacturing-commercial Operating Model

The institutional architecture no longer matches the complexity, speed or accountability required by the sector

CEOs, plant, quality
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 14 Feb 2028
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Automation, Digital Manufacturing & Route-to-market

The sector is being reshaped by technology, capital, regulation and new competitive realities that require deliberate future positioning

CEOs, plant, quality
4-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 15 Apr 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Energy Management, Smart-building Operations & Asset Data

Execution bottlenecks and weak operating discipline prevent institutions from converting strategy into dependable performance

CEOs, CIOs, asset managers
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Oee, Throughput, Quality & Maintenance Performance

Execution bottlenecks and weak operating discipline prevent institutions from converting strategy into dependable performance

CEOs, plant and operations executives, supply-chain leaders
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Industrial Workforce Reskilling & Human-automation Integration

The institutional architecture no longer matches the complexity, speed or accountability required by the sector

CEOs, plant and operations executives, supply-chain leaders
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Advanced Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Transformation

The sector is being reshaped by technology, capital, regulation and new competitive realities that require deliberate future positioning

CEOs, plant and operations executives, supply-chain leaders
4-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 15 Apr 2027
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

After-sales Service, Warranty & Field-quality Transformation

Institutional value is lost when service outcomes vary by channel, location, team or customer segment

CEOs, plant and operations executives, supply-chain leaders
3 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Integrated Mobility & Transport Operating Model

Align governance across road, rail, maritime, aviation and public mobility interfaces

Transport Authorities, CEOs, Ministries
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Critical Input, Component & Logistics Supply-chain Resilience

External dependencies, regulation, infrastructure and ecosystem constraints require coordinated institutional responses beyond internal process improvement

CEOs, plant and operations executives, supply-chain leaders
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Digital Mine, Automation & AI Leadership

Scale autonomous, digital and AI-enabled mining safely and economically

COOs, CIOs, Technical Directors
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Permitting, Procurement & Public-private Coordination

External dependencies, regulation, infrastructure and ecosystem constraints require coordinated institutional responses beyond internal process improvement

CEOs, project sponsors, engineering executives
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Infrastructure Handover, Asset Readiness & Service Quality

Improve transition from project delivery to reliable asset operations

Project Sponsors, Asset Operators, Facilities Heads
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Network Performance, Congestion & Field-service Productivity

Execution bottlenecks and weak operating discipline prevent institutions from converting strategy into dependable performance

CEOs, CTOs, network executives
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Workforce Reskilling For Cloud-native, AI & Software-defined

The institutional architecture no longer matches the complexity, speed or accountability required by the sector

CEOs, CTOs, network executives
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Critical Connectivity & Submarine Cable Resilience

Strengthen resilience, redundancy and recovery of critical connectivity infrastructure

Operators, Regulators, Infrastructure Owners
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Digital Product Operating Model Transformation

Redesign product operating models, accountabilities and decision rights

COOs, CTOs, Product Leaders
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 14 Feb 2028
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Fragmented Care Pathways & Provider Operating Models

The institutional architecture no longer matches the complexity, speed or accountability required by the sector

Hospital CEOs, health-system executives, clinical leaders
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Grid Reliability, Outage Management & Asset Performance

Execution bottlenecks and weak operating discipline prevent institutions from converting strategy into dependable performance

CEOs, utility executives, grid leaders
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

AI & Digital Utility Transformation Leadership

Develop a governed roadmap for AI, advanced analytics and digital operations across the utility value chain

CEOs, CIOs, COOs
4 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 15 Feb 2028
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Workforce Transition For Digital & Decentralised Energy

The institutional architecture no longer matches the complexity, speed or accountability required by the sector

CEOs, utility executives, grid leaders
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 14 Feb 2028
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Value-Based Healthcare & Sustainable Growth Strategy

Shift leadership focus from activity volume toward outcomes, value and sustainable economics

CEOs, CFOs, Payers
5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 16 Dec 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Agribusiness Value Chain Integration & Partnership Design

Build integrated commercial ecosystems linking producers, processors, finance and markets

CEOs, Value Chain Heads, Cooperative Leaders
4 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Apr 2027 – 15 Apr 2027
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Clinical Quality, Safety & Consistency Across Sites

Institutional value is lost when service outcomes vary by channel, location, team or customer segment

Hospital CEOs, health-system executives, clinical leaders
3 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 14 Feb 2028
Executive Programme
Executive Programme

Strategic Public Procurement & Delivery Excellence

Strengthen procurement governance, commercial capability and delivery discipline

Procurement Heads, CFOs, Project Directors
4 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Citizen Experience & Public Service Excellence

Redesign end-to-end citizen journeys and service standards across institutional boundaries

Service Heads, Digital Heads, Agency CEOs
4 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 15 Feb 2028
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Limited Agricultural Finance, Insurance & Risk-transfer Access

External dependencies, regulation, infrastructure and ecosystem constraints require coordinated institutional responses beyond internal process improvement

CEOs, agribusiness leaders, value-chain executives
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027
Transformation Lab
Transformation Lab

Scarce Digital, Quantitative & Transformation Capabilities

The institutional architecture no longer matches the complexity, speed or accountability required by the sector

CEOs, bank executives, CFOs
3-5 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Dec 2027 – 14 Dec 2027
Executive Forum
Executive Forum

Integrated Risk, Technology & Business Governance

Align decision rights and governance across business, risk, compliance and technology

Board members, CEOs, CROs
3 daysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Feb 2028 – 14 Feb 2028

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