Repton Dubai and Capital Club Dubai, one of Dubai’s leading private members’ business clubs based in DIFC, have officially launched the Club Dubai, one of Dubai’s leading private members’ business clubs based in DIFC, have officially launched the Future Leaders Programme. The new partnership is designed to give Sixth Form students direct access to the UAE’s business community, helping them explore career opportunities and make more informed decisions about their futures.
Through this initiative, students will have opportunities to connect with Capital Club Dubai’s community of more than 1,300 business leaders and professionals through four dedicated events taking place between December 2026 and May 2027. Covering Technology & Innovation, Strategy & Leadership, Banking & Finance, and Entrepreneurship, students will gain first-hand perspectives on different industries, explore university and career pathways, and build valuable professional connections in Dubai.
The partnership was formalised at Capital Club Dubai on Friday, 6 November 2026, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Michael Bloy, Principal of Repton Dubai, and Mohamed Karmaoui, General Manager of Capital Club Dubai.
Michael Bloy, Principal of Repton Dubai, said: “Our vision is for the world beyond school to become part of Repton Dubai itself. Through Capital Club Dubai, our Sixth Form students can learn from people shaping the UAE, explore new possibilities and make more informed choices about their futures. That meaningful connection is what makes this partnership such a strong fit for Repton Dubai.”
Mohamed Karmaoui, General Manager of Capital Club Dubai, said: “The UAE’s future will be built on knowledge, and on the young people who carry it forward. Capital Club Dubai is proud to open its community of more than 1,300 senior business leaders to Repton’s Sixth Form, so they can learn from those already shaping the economy and start building their own place in it.”
Through the Future Leaders Programme, Repton Dubai Sixth Form students will benefit from Business Events, CEO and Leadership Dialogues and Professional Insight Conversations, offering first-hand exposure to industry leaders and their professional experiences. The Alumni and Young Professional Pathway will help students maintain these connections throughout university and into their early careers.
Repton Dubai and Capital Club Dubai plan to deliver a series of leadership discussions, industry events and professional insight sessions throughout the academic year, providing continued opportunities for students to engage with the UAE’s business community.
The official launch featured a panel discussion titled “What does the future hold for you?”, moderated by Jan Bladen, Chairman of Capital Club Dubai’s Strategic Council. Students had the opportunity to hear directly from four business leaders on artificial intelligence, the digital economy, entrepreneurship, leadership and the changing world of careers, as well as ask questions about their own future pathways.
The panel featured Sarah Malik, CEO and Founder of SOL International Ltd, who shared insights into a career in law, entrepreneurship and the skills needed to become an effective leader; Thani Al Shirawi, Vice Chairman and Group Deputy Managing Director of Al Shirawi Group, who discussed innovation and leading a diversified business; Bashar Kilani, Managing Partner at Boyden and Founder and Managing Director of AI360 Innovations, who explored the impact of artificial intelligence, digital transformation and the future of work, drawing on his leadership experience at IBM and Accenture; and Stefano Ferretti, Founder of Stefano Ferretti Project Management Services and former Managing Director of IMQ Gulf, who offered perspectives on project management, business leadership and turning ideas into successful outcomes.
The Future Leaders Programme reflects a shared commitment by Repton Dubai and Capital Club Dubai to bridge education and industry, preparing students to navigate an evolving professional landscape and pursue future opportunities with confidence.
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