Dubai, United Arab Emirates,January 2026: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has signed an MoU with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to support the launch and implementation of the first academic Real Estate Diploma in Dubai.
The MoU was signed on Monday January 19th at Emirates Towers in Dubai by Mr. Farhad Azizi, Group CEO of Azizi Group, and. Eng. Abdulla Ahmed Al Shehhi, CEO of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) at Dubai Land Department.
Under the terms of the agreement, Azizi Developments will play a key role in strengthening practical training, knowledge transfer, and professional development for students enrolled in the diploma, which has been developed by Dubai Land Department in collaboration with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) and strategic real estate partners.
Through this partnership, Azizi will provide structured on-the-job training opportunities within its projects and operations, enabling Emirati students to gain hands-on experience in real estate development, sales, customer engagement, property management, and market operations. The company will also contribute industry expertise to help align academic outcomes with evolving market requirements, ensuring graduates are fully prepared for professional careers in the real estate sector.
The initiative supports Dubai’s broader objectives to build a skilled national workforce, enhance employability, and reinforce sustainable Emiratization within the real estate industry.
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 establishes a structured framework for cooperation between Dubai Land Department and Azizi Developments, covering practical training placements, professional mentorship, curriculum alignment, student evaluation, and long-term talent development within the sector. The agreement will remain in effect for one year from the date of signing and will be automatically renewed unless terminated by either party with prior notice.
About Azizi Developments:
Azizi Developments is a leading developer based in Dubai, UAE. With more than 45,000 homes successfully delivered to local and international investors and end users of over 100 nationalities, the developer prides itself on its extensive portfolio of modern luxury developments across Dubai’s most sought-after residential and commercial destinations, its construction-driven approach, and its commitment to transparency and customer centricity. The developer makes it its international mission to develop lifestyles and enrich the lives of its residents with a focus on catalyzing the vision and development of the markets that it operates in.
Azizi currently has around 150,000 units under construction, valued at several tens of billions of US dollars. The company is renowned for developing the world’s second tallest skyscraper, Burj Azizi, as well as the master planned communities of Azizi Riviera, Azizi Venice, and Azizi Milan, among various other world-class projects across MBR City, Palm Jumeirah, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jaddaf, Dubai South, Dubailand, Al Furjan, Dubai Islands, Studio City, Sports City and Downtown Jebel Ali.
