Discover Your Potential
Gain a deeper understanding of your strengths, capabilities and personal leadership style
Wathba
Leaders Drive Change
Wathba Fuels Impact
A transformative journey that challenges perspectives, unlocks leadership potential and prepares individuals to drive meaningful change.
“True leaders are those who embrace their social and national responsibilities, step forward to face challenges, bring creativity to their work and contribute genuine value to everything they do.”
Chairperson of Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators
What Is Wathba?
Wathba is a leadership program designed to identify high-potential individuals, empower them and prepare them to lead change and create meaningful impact within their organizations and communities.
At Wathba, leadership is not about learning how to appear as a leader. It is about developing the ability to think, make decisions, influence others and take action like one.
What Will You Develop Throughout the Journey?
Capabilities Shaped Through Experience
Broaden Your Perspective
Develop a broader understanding of systems and learn to examine complex challenges from multiple perspectives
Build Trust Through Communication
Strengthen your communication and negotiation skills while learning to engage and influence effectively
Turn Ideas into Impact
Translate ideas into practical solutions and initiatives that deliver measurable results
Sustainable ImpactBuild stronger connections between leadership, national priorities and the evolving needs of society
Who Can Apply?
Your Wathba journey begins with a willingness to grow and a commitment to making a meaningful difference
25+
Years of Age
30
Participants
AED 40,000
Program Fee (excluding VAT)
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a citizen of the United Arab Emirates
- Be 25 years of age or above
- Commit to attending and actively participating in all stages of the program
- Be willing and prepared to participate in the international experience
- Successfully complete the assessment and selection process
- Obtain approval from their employer, where applicable
Values That Drive Wathba
Leadership
Innovation
Communication
Change
Impact
Learning
Collaboration
Balance
Initiative
Community
The Participant Journey
Four Stages
One Transformative Leap
Interactive Learning
Engage in case studies, simulations and expert-led sessions that challenge perspectives and strengthen leadership thinking
Field Experiences
Learn beyond the classroom through real-world experiences, gaining firsthand exposure to new challenges and perspectives
Individual Coaching
Refine your leadership approach through personalized guidance and one-on-one coaching
Impact Project
Put your learning into practice by developing a real-world project designed to create meaningful impact
International Change Lab
Global Perspectives
Local Impact
The International Change Lab offers participants an opportunity to explore global approaches to leading change, driving innovation and advancing organizational and societal transformation. Following the experience, participants reflect on their learning, examine relevant international practices and identify approaches that can be adapted and applied within the local context.
The Wathba journey combines interactive learning, case studies, simulations, practical exercises, expert-led discussions, field experiences, teamwork and individual mentoring.
- Destination
- Singapore
- Date
- April 2027
- Duration
- 8 Days
Key Focus Areas
Leadership in Practice, Innovation and Future Readiness, Cross-Sector Collaboration, and Strategic Problem-Solving
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to hold a managerial position?
No. Wathba focuses on leadership potential, readiness to grow and the ability to create impact, not job title alone
Is the program designed for a specific sector?
No. Wathba welcomes participants from different backgrounds and fields, enriching the learning experience and the exchange of expertise
What is the language of the program?
Modules are delivered in Arabic and English, depending on the content and experts. Language requirements will be communicated before the program begins
Is attendance mandatory?
Yes. Attendance and active participation throughout the program are core requirements for continuing and completing it
Do I need a project idea before applying?
No. You can begin with a challenge or area of interest and develop it into a practical project during the program.
Will my project be individual or team-based?
Projects may be individual or team-based, depending on the challenge and the approved program structure.
Will participants receive a certificate?
Participants who meet the attendance, participation and project requirements will receive a certificate of completion for Wathba.
What happens after graduation?
Graduates join the Wathba community, with opportunities to participate in alumni activities, future learning and collaboration
Registration
Be Part of Wathba
Your journey to leading change begins with the decision you make today
