The UAE Ministry of Finance has signed a strategic partnership with the Asset Management Academy (AMA) and Turner & Townsend International Ltd. to roll out Institute of Asset Management (IAM) training programs for government talent, a move aimed at sharpening how federal entities manage public assets.
For UAE government employees and entities responsible for infrastructure, facilities, and other public assets, this means access to structured, internationally recognized training built around global best practice rather than ad hoc, in-house learning.
What the training covers
The IAM programs span a wide range of subjects: core asset management principles, asset lifecycle management, risk management, performance improvement, artificial intelligence, strategic planning, and maximizing the sustainable value of assets over time.
Critically, the courses are delivered in accordance with the ISO 55000 series of standards, the internationally recognized framework for asset management. That alignment is meant to ensure that skills gained through the program are benchmarked against practices used elsewhere in the world, not just tailored to local processes.
Flexible delivery for government staff
Recognizing that government employees across the UAE have varying schedules and locations, the training will be offered through flexible formats: in-person, remote, or hybrid participation. This structure allows federal entities to integrate the training into existing workflows without requiring staff to be physically present for every session.
