The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is delighted to announce the return of its BMI education week to Abu Dhabi, bringing together three of its internationally recognised Business Management Institute (BMI) programmes from 17–21 May 2027.
CMAE will once again welcome club management professionals to the prestigious W Abu Dhabi, with three BMI programmes running simultaneously throughout the week.
The initiative reflects CMAE’s continued commitment to supporting the professional development of club managers across the Middle East, making its internationally recognised education programmes more accessible to professionals in the region.
The three programmes being delivered are:
- BMI 1 – Club Operations: Exploring the essential operational areas of club management, providing participants with the knowledge and practical understanding required to manage successful club operations.
- BMI 2 – Leading & Managing the Club Team: Focusing on the people-management and leadership skills needed to build, motivate and develop high-performing club teams.
- BMI 3 – Strategy & Leadership: Developing strategic thinking and leadership capabilities, helping club managers shape their clubs’ future direction and deliver long-term success.
By offering all three programmes during the same week, CMAE provides participants with access opportunities for networking and knowledge-sharing with fellow industry professionals across all three programmes.
BMI Abu Dhabi Week – Key Details
Dates: Monday 17 – Friday 21 May 2027
Venue: W Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Programmes: BMI 1 – Club Operations | BMI 2 – Leading & Managing the Club Team | BMI 3 – Strategy & Leadership
Michael McCormack CCM, Director of Education at CMAE, said:
“We are delighted to return to Abu Dhabi for our upcoming BMI Education Week, building on the tremendous success of our previous visit. Bringing BMI 1, BMI 2 and BMI 3 together in one location provides a fantastic opportunity for club management professionals from across the globe to enhance their knowledge, strengthen their leadership capabilities and continue their professional development.
By delivering all three programmes concurrently, we aim to create an engaging and impactful learning experience, while reinforcing CMAE’s commitment to developing the next generation of club management leaders and investing in the future of our industry.”
Further information and registration are available on the CMAE website at https://www.cmaeurope.org/mdp-courses/
