KPMG Lower Gulf has launched Intilaq, a new learning and development program for Emirati nationals. This initiative aims to enhance skills, advance careers, and prepare participants to become future business leaders. Aligned with KPMG’s strategic commitment to Emiratization, Intilaq supports career growth and the development of Emirati talent. The program focuses on targeted skills enhancement and promotes continuous learning and feedback from stakeholders, ensuring participants become more competitive in the market.
The program incorporates gamification, requiring participants to complete missions to progress to the next level. It features three missions that encompass focused skills development, curated learning pathways, senior sponsor mentoring, a collaboration with Hult Business School’s EF Executive Education, experiential project work, and dashboard tracking. Additionally, it includes a dedicated learning coordinator and distinct cohorts. This program will accelerate KPMG’s Emiratization goals while providing a valuable platform to nurture exceptional talent.
KPMG launched the program at the firm’s annual Emirati townhall themed "Infinite Possibilities”, with networking and leadership speeches delivered by Emilio Pera, CEO and Senior Partner of KPMG Lower Gulf, and Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the ADGM Academy Board of Directors. Emilio Pera commented, “We are proud to launch the Intilaq program, a significant addition to our Emiratization strategy. At KPMG we learn for a lifetime and through this program we set our Emirati colleagues on an accelerated path, helping them advance their careers in a competitive job market".
KPMG’s ‘Future of Work’ report found that 72 percent of respondents view continuous learning and upskilling as essential for remaining relevant in their field. Additionally, 62 percent stated that investment in upskilling influences their decision to join, leave, or stay with an organization. The report underscores the importance of ongoing skills development in career progression.
Mohammad Zamani, Partner and Head of Emiratization at KPMG Lower Gulf elaborated on the program: “The term ‘Intilaq,’ meaning ‘take-off’ in Arabic, represents a springboard for the careers of our Emirati cohorts, setting them on an exciting trajectory. This curated program is designed for Emirati nationals within our firm, serving as the foundation for their transformative journey”.
Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the ADGM Academy Board of Directors said, “ADGM Academy extends its congratulations to KPMG Lower Gulf for rolling out the Intilaq program to empower Emiratis at the firm to further their careers. We are proud to be supporting firms like KPMG that are introducing programs aligned with the Emiratisation agenda and the UAE’s wider goals outlined in UAE Vision 2030”.
