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Date
June 22, 2026
Program Duration
4 days
Language
English
Fees
30,015
In Class Training
New York
About Program
This signature program is designed to empower executive leaders in GCC financial markets with practical knowledge on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into exchange operations and strengthening Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks. It offers an advanced learning experience that combines theoretical insights with practical applications, enabling participants to explore global best practices through international experts, while highlighting the latest trends driving digital transformation in global exchanges and analyzing regional opportunities and challenges. The program also develops participants’ capabilities in designing sustainable investment strategies and provides exceptional opportunities to engage with capital market leaders in the region through interactive sessions, case studies, and field visits to leading financial and technology institutions. Ultimately, the program serves as a strategic platform to foster innovation and reinforce the role of GCC capital markets in leading sustainable transformation on a global scale.
Program Goals
Applying AI Technologies in Financial Markets
Gain insights into how AI can be utilized to enhance the efficiency of exchange operations and strengthen analytical and forecasting capabilities.
Enhancing ESG Integration
Understand how to align governance, environmental, and social frameworks with modern technologies to support financial market sustainability.
Building Regional Collaboration among GCC Exchanges
Provide executive leaders with opportunities to exchange expertise and develop joint strategies that reinforce capital market integration in the region.
Leveraging Global Expertise
Explore case studies and real-world experiences from leading international exchanges to identify and apply best practices.
Designing Sustainable Innovation Strategies
Enable participants to develop practical plans that integrate AI and ESG to boost competitiveness and keep pace with digital transformation.
Join us for an unforgettable journey of exceptional learning
The Innovating Exchanges: AI & Sustainability program adopts an executive, practice-based learning methodology that integrates theoretical knowledge with real-world application drawn from global and regional financial markets. Content is delivered through interactive lectures led by international experts in financial technology and sustainability, complemented by group discussions and case studies simulating real challenges faced by Gulf stock exchanges. The program also features hands-on exercises and portfolio simulation activities using ESG data, in addition to guest speaker sessions with leading financial and technology institutions sharing their transformation and sustainability experiences. This learning approach emphasizes the development of analytical thinking, strategic innovation, and practical implementation skills, equipping participants to design and lead sustainable financial transformation strategies in modern market environments.
Program Structure
4
Number of Days
4
Number of Modules
28
Total Training Hours
In- person
Delivery Method
English
Program Language
2
Number of Guest Speakers
3
Number of Field Visits
4
Number of Case Studies
Program Agenda
In Class Training
The evolution of electronic trading technologies and their role in enhancing efficiency
The use of artificial intelligence to monitor market movements and analyze big data
The challenges of automation in Gulf financial markets
Group discussion session on artificial intelligence
Practical exercise
Case study on AI applications
Guest speaker on digital transformation experiences
In Class Training
The importance of ESG indicators in attracting global investments
The role of technology in measuring and tracking sustainability practices
New regulatory trends in the Gulf region and globally
Thematic discussion on sustainability
Case study on green bond issuance
Field visit to a leading financial institution specializing in sustainable investment tools
Guest speaker on sustainability and responsible investing
In Class Training
AI tools for assessing environmental and social risks
Practical examples of applying AI in evaluating listed companies
How technology enhances transparency and investor trust
Simulation of an investment portfolio assessment using ESG data
Case study on sustainability measurement
Field visit to a financial technology (Fintech) company
In Class Training
Developing regional plans to strengthen Gulf cooperation
Future trends in AI and sustainability
How Gulf exchanges can compete globally through innovation
Final workshop
Case study on using innovation to attract investors
Field visit to one of the main trading floors
Venture into a whole new realm of knowledge
This stage contributes to clarifying the program requirements and facilitating communication between participants and the administration to ensure a fruitful learning experience. It also provides an opportunity to verify the required documents and organize logistical details to guarantee successful participation.
Admission Criteria
Practical experience
Five or more years of experience in a related field.
Language
Fluent English speaker.
Application Process: Your Journey Starts Here
The admissions team will carefully review all elements of your application. The selection process will take up to eight weeks from the date of submission of a completed application.
Step 1
Online application and video interview
Step 2
Pre-selection and decision
Step 3
Interview with acceptance
Step 4
Admission Committee
Step 5
Final decision
Investing In Your Future
This program represents a strategic investment in the future of leaders in the financial sector across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. It enables participants to understand the profound transformations taking place in capital markets as a result of technological advancement and the global sustainability movement. Through this program, participants gain forward-looking insights on how to leverage artificial intelligence and analytical technologies to enhance market efficiency and achieve integration between financial performance and environmental and social responsibility. The program offers a unique opportunity to build future-oriented capabilities that empower participants to lead innovation within their institutions and contribute to the development of smarter and more sustainable exchanges at both the regional and global levels.
Key benefits for you and your organization
The program enables financial institutions to cultivate executive leaders capable of embedding innovation and sustainability within corporate strategies. It enhances organizational performance by improving investment decision-making, strengthening transparency and governance, and fostering constructive engagement with investors and regulators. Additionally, the program contributes to localizing advanced financial knowledge and building a culture of innovation and sustainable growth, enhancing the organization’s competitiveness both regionally and globally.
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