Azizi signs MoU with DLD to back Dubai’s first academic real estate programme
Azizi Developments has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to support the launch of Dubai’s first academic Real Estate Diploma.
The agreement was signed on Monday, 19 January, at Emirates Towers by Mr Farhad Azizi, Group CEO of Azizi Group, and Eng. Abdulla Ahmed Al Shehhi, CEO of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) at DLD.
Under the agreement, Azizi Developments will help strengthen practical training and professional development for students enrolled in the diploma. Dubai Land Department developed the programme in partnership with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) and key real estate industry partners.
Through the partnership, Azizi will offer structured on-the-job training across its projects and operations. This will allow Emirati students to gain hands-on experience in real estate development, sales, customer service, property management, and market operations. Azizi will also share industry knowledge to help align academic learning with current market needs.
The programme supports Dubai’s wider goals to build a skilled national workforce, improve employability, and strengthen Emiratization in the real estate sector.
Mr Farhad Azizi, Group CEO of Azizi Group, said: “This partnership reflects our commitment to investing in human capital as much as we invest in the communities and destinations we build. Dubai’s real estate sector continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, and preparing young Emirati talent with the right practical skills and market exposure is essential to sustaining that growth. Through this collaboration with Dubai Land Department and the Higher Colleges of Technology, we are proud to contribute to shaping the next generation of real estate professionals who will play a vital role in the future of the industry.”
The MoU sets out a clear framework for cooperation between DLD and Azizi Developments. This includes training placements, professional mentoring, curriculum alignment, student assessment, and long-term talent development. The agreement will remain valid for one year from the signing date and will renew automatically unless either party ends it with prior notice.
