Dubai Land Department Celebrates Emirati Real Estate Broker Graduates

The Dubai Land Department (DLD), in collaboration with ThinkProp Institute, recently hosted a graduation ceremony in Abu Dhabi to honour a new cohort of Emirati real estate brokers who successfully completed the Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme. This initiative aims to bolster competitiveness in the real estate market and solidify the sector's role as a key driver of the national economy.

Aligning with Leadership’s Vision

This milestone reflects the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership, emphasizing the integration of public and private sectors to empower Emirati citizens. The Programme focuses on enhancing their capabilities, ensuring excellence, and fostering sustainability within the real estate market—a crucial pillar of the national economy.

Honouring 500 Graduates

The ceremony recognized approximately 500 participants who completed the training provided by ThinkProp Institute. Distinguished leaders from the real estate sector, including His Excellency Eng. Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of DLD, and other prominent figures such as His Excellency Rashed Al Omaira and His Excellency Dr. Adeeb Al Afeefi, attended the event. Discussions were held on the sidelines to explore strategies for empowering national talent, with a focus on leveraging joint initiatives between DLD and the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). These initiatives aim to provide comprehensive training and professional development opportunities, fostering lifelong learning and career growth.

Strengthening Partnerships through a Memorandum of Cooperation

A key highlight of the event was the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between DLD, represented by Mr. Mohammed Al Bidwawi, Acting CEO of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), and Mr. Jasem Al Hosani, Interim Executive Director of ThinkProp. This agreement underscores the Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme’s role in empowering Emirati brokers and expanding their participation in the real estate sector.

Advancing Emirati Talent in Real Estate

The memorandum reinforces the collaboration between DLD and ThinkProp Institute, a subsidiary of ADRES, which has been instrumental in supporting the Programme’s objectives. As an academic sponsor, ThinkProp is committed to nurturing Emirati talent through specialized training, promoting excellence, and driving innovation in the sector.

In this regard, Mohammed Al Bidwawi said: “In alignment with the directives of our wise leadership, today we proudly celebrate the graduation of a new cohort of real estate brokers—a milestone that strengthens the competitiveness of Dubai’s real estate market and reinforces its role as a key driver of the national economy. This achievement is the result of the successful collaboration between the Dubai Land Department and ThinkProp Institute. Over 500 participants have been trained to be key players in an advanced, innovative real estate ecosystem. Their contribution will support the qualitative transformation we strive to achieve. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to ThinkProp Institute and our private sector partners, reaffirming our unwavering commitment to launching initiatives that foster sustainable development and strengthen Dubai’s position as a global leader in real estate.”

Coordination and Effective Communication Among Partners

Dr Adeeb Al Afeefi emphasised that the success of real estate development in the UAE relies on effective coordination and communication among relevant entities to enhance integration and achieve national goals. He highlighted that current real estate indicators reflect remarkable growth and prosperity, underscoring significant opportunities for advancement in the sector: “The excellence of Emiratis in the real estate sector, enriched by their values and national culture, represents a unique element that increases international investors’ confidence and the appeal of the UAE market. We encourage them to maintain continuous engagement with the Dubai Land Department, Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, or the relevant real estate government entities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to leverage the rapid system and service advancements, which provide distinctive opportunities for success.”

Jasem Al Hosani said: “ThinkProp Institute is one of the small-scale projects owned by Advanced Real Estate Services; however, its impact on the community and the real estate sector is immense. Thanks to our wise leadership and esteemed officials’ support, we have become part of this valuable initiative, enabling 500 Emiratis to take their first steps toward success in this sector.” He added that "the Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme contributes to empowering Emiratis to become key players in the market. We are committed to working together every step of the way to support their aspirations locally and globally, ensuring they represent their country in the best possible way before international investors.”

Supporting Sustainable Development

The Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme exemplifies the UAE leadership’s vision of integrating Emiratis into the private sector, particularly real estate, to enhance national competitiveness. By fostering strategic partnerships and supporting sustainable development, the initiative positions Dubai and the UAE as global leaders in the real estate industry.