Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai , the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) celebrated the graduation of its 13th cohort of Master's students. 
This milestone reflects the School’s ongoing commitment to developing national capacities, bridging academic knowledge with practical application, and enhancing the readiness of national talents to lead transformations and generate impact within their institutions and society.
Held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai under the theme ‘Leadership is Impact,’ the ceremony marked the graduation of 103 students from the School’s Master’s degree programmes, encompassing the Executive Master of Public Administration, the Master in Innovation Management, the Master of Public Administration, and the Master in Public Policy. 
 The graduates represent a diverse range of entities and institutions across the UAE, including the government, security, and other vital sectors. This diversity reflects the expanding scope of the School's contribution to cultivating national competencies and enhancing the leadership and specialised capabilities of professionals across sectors. This, in turn, supports institutional performance and reinforces leadership readiness to drive future transformations and contribute to achieving the UAE’s developmental priorities.
The ceremony was attended by a number of dignitaries and officials, including His Excellency Younus Abdulaziz Al Nasser, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the MBRSG; His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri, Executive President of the MBRSG; Dr. Tayeb Amanalla Kamali and Ms. Samira Mohammed Al Rais, Members of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government; Professor Issa Abdullah Mohammed bin Mani Al-Himyari, Chief Executive Officer of Imam Malik College of Sharia and Law; and Mr. Yousaf bin Issa bin Mani Al-Himyari, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Imam Malik College of Sharia and Law; alongside a number of figures from the Office of the Minister of State for Defence Affairs and the Ministry of Defence, represented by the Executive Directorate of Education and Training.
His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri, Executive President of MBRSG, congratulated the graduates of the 13th cohort, emphasising that their graduation marks a new chapter in the School’s journey towards empowering future leaders through an academic ecosystem that synergises specialised knowledge, practical application, and foresight into the transformations reshaping government work environments and public policy-making.
His Excellency added: “The School continues to develop its academic programmes to keep pace with rapid shifts in government administration, innovation, and public policy, while strengthening the capacities of the graduates to leverage knowledge in tackling challenges and converting them into opportunities.”
He noted that the theme ‘Leadership is Impact’ reflects the graduates' dedication to turning their acquired knowledge and expertise into concrete, sustainable outcomes within their institutions, thereby contributing to the UAE's economic competitiveness and sustained leadership in government administration.
Since its establishment in 2005 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, MBRSG has cemented its position as a premier academic institution specialising in governance and public policy, seamlessly integrating academic education, executive training, and applied research to support the advancement of government work and policy formulation. Its leadership programmes have attracted over 30,000 participants locally and internationally, while executive education alumni have surpassed 25,000 since inception, with programmes extending across 38 countries. Furthermore, the School has graduated over 900 professionals from its academic degree programmes, reflecting its expanding footprint and growing influence both locally and globally.
Through its academic, executive, and applied research portfolios, MBRSG exemplifies its unwavering commitment to empowering future leaders and amplifying their capacity to translate knowledge into practices and decisions that advance institutional frameworks and optimise government performance. 
The School also maintains robust engagement and knowledge exchange with its alumni, ensuring that the impact of its educational journey extends into dynamic work environments and fosters a knowledge-based society equipped to navigate transitions and co-create the future. The theme ‘Leadership is Impact’ encapsulates this overarching mission, transforming leadership development into a catalyst for institutional excellence, societal value creation, and the reinforcement of the UAE's global competitiveness and pioneering edge in public governance.