Welcome to DBA!

DBA & Falcon

100

When was Falcon and Associates founded, and what is its main objective?

Falcon and Associates was founded in 2009. Its main objective is to share Dubai's story by connecting people, businesses, institutions, and government entities within the emirate and in key international markets. 

200

How large is the DBA alumni network? 

280

300

Name the total number of consulting projects that the Dubai Business Associate program has successfully completed since its establishment in 2014.

84

400

What are the three strategic pillars that Falcon and Associates operate under?

Events, Projects and Initiatives, and Strategic Communications.

500

When was Dubai Humanitarian founded, and what two organizations merged to create it?

Founded in 2003, Dubai Humanitarian was formed from the merger of Dubai Aid City and Dubai Humanitarian City.

Dubai & UAE

100

Fill out the space: Dubai was known for its pearl exports until the ____, and it was an important port of call for foreign tradesmen, especially from ___.

1930s, Iran

200

What is the GDP of Dubai?

AED 429 billion; or $USD 116,779 billion

300

How does the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 plan to expand Dubai's foreign trade network, and how many new cities are expected to be added to this network?

The agenda aims to double the size of Dubai's foreign trade and add 400 new cities to Dubai's foreign trade map.

400

How many world records does Dubai hold, and can you name one of the luxurious vehicles used by Dubai's Police Force?

Dubai holds more than 300 world records, and one of the luxurious vehicles used by the Dubai Police Force is the Bugatti Veyron. 

500

What was the name of the first oil field discovered in Dubai in 1966, and what does the name mean?

The first oil field discovered in Dubai was named "Fateh," which means "good fortune."

HHSM

100

What year did Sheikh Mohammed become the Prime Minister of the UAE?

2006

200

What year did Sheikh Mohammed launch Emirates Airline?

1985

300

When and what prestigious horse racing event did Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum establish in Dubai?

The Dubai World Cup, 1996 

400

How many times did the UAE Cabinet undergo reshuffles under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and what does this reflect about the government?

The UAE Cabinet underwent 14 reshuffles, reflecting the government’s flexibility in keeping pace with national priorities and future trends.

500

Please, recite any quote by His Highness.

• “There is a world of difference between a leadership that is based on love and respect, and one that is based on fear.”
• “A true leader is one who creates a favourable environment to bring out the energy and ability of his team. A great leader creates more great leaders, and does not reduce the institution to a single person.”
• “Good leadership puts the interests of the community as a whole before those of any specific group. The credibility of leadership can only be established through action and not words.”
• “Change or you will be changed: leaders who neglect the good of their people will be forsaken. Leadership is a service, not a gateway to privilege.”
• “Those who lead from the top of the pyramid end up leading only those on top.”
• “The word impossible is not in the leader’s dictionaries. No matter how big the challenges, strong faith, determination and resolve will overcome them.”
• “By being humble in times of triumph and success, a leader provides a glowing example to everyone.”
• “A true leader does not derive power from his position, but from his ethics, from people’s love for him, and from his knowledge, education and excellence in his field of work.”
• “We spend our entire lives acquiring skills and qualifications and adding to our wealth. However, we will not understand the real meaning of life unless we start giving to those in need. We cannot be contented at heart until we start giving.“
• “Good governance is about nothing more or less than creating happiness. It really is that simple.“

Lucky Try

100

What is the number of nationalities represented in this year's cohort, and indicate which nationality is newly introduced?

21

200

How many Mandarin speakers do we have?

8: Stanislav, Frank, Nursultan, Xinnan, Sonya, Vincent, Chris, Sarah;

300

What is the female/male ratio in the cohort? 

48/52

400

What iconic feature of Dubai is recognized as the world’s largest artificial archipelago, and what shape does it resemble?

The Palm Jumeirah is the world’s largest artificial archipelago, and it resembles the shape of a palm tree.

500

What specific initiative under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 is focused on making Dubai a global hub for innovation, and what is its purpose?

The "Sandbox Dubai" initiative is focused on making Dubai a major innovation hub by allowing the testing and commercialization of new technologies.