Emaar Development commissions Harvard University’s Executive Education Programme On ’Dubai Creek Harbour: The Happy City’

Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV), the property development business of Emaar Properties, has commissioned a special executive education custom programme by Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design on Dubai Creek Harbour: The Happy City.Through four Harvard Executive Education programmes, Emaar aims to put the 6 sq km mega-development as well as the nation on the global map.

Led by international experts, the first programme held recently, focused on concepts, tools, frameworks and best practice cases to coach the participants through group exercises to design and build a Happiness Index that will enhance the value of Dubai Creek Harbour, and meet the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the happiest city.

Emaar Development’s senior management, development team and special invitees, including stakeholders associated with the 6-square km mega-development, attended the first session.

Chris O’Donnell, Chief Executive Officer of Emaar Development, said: “As the city of the future, Dubai Creek Harbour is setting new milestones and benchmarks in urban development. Through our collaboration with Harvard University Graduate School of Design, we aim to build a smarter, healthier, greener and more aesthetic development that promotes the genuine happiness and wellbeing of our residents.”