The marketing sector in the UAE is experiencing a surge in interest in leadership development programs. A total of 94 specialists applied for the 'Leadership Accelerator' program, organized by the Think Equal initiative and supported by The Marketing Society. This number exceeded the expectations of the judging panel, which included representatives from 10 different institutions. Following a rigorous evaluation process, 15 candidates residing in the UAE were selected to join the 2026 cohort. Notable among them is Alka Winter, Vice President of Destination Marketing and Communication at the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. The program is a six-month training initiative designed to equip qualified female leaders for top executive roles in the communications and marketing industry.
