Madinah Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship

What Madinah Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship does

Madinah Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship (MILE) is a Saudi non-profit executive education institute founded in 2009 in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah under SAGIA license. It designs and delivers leadership, management, strategy, and innovation programs for senior government officials, C-suite executives, and corporate managers across the Arab and Islamic world, with a flagship two-week Program for Advanced Leadership and Management (PALM). The institute also prepares candidates for seven internationally recognized professional certifications — PMP, CInP, PPP, GRCP, CP3P, AIHR — and is accredited to award CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Global Innovation Institute credentials. Curriculum content is built around proprietary frameworks (including DEGEST for government entities), a co-authored textbook, and faculty drawn from Wharton, Harvard, INSEAD, and Stanford.

MILE's business model combines program-fee revenue with endowment (waqf) capital. Premium individual pricing (PALM approximately $9,500 for two weeks; workshops $2,500–$3,000; certifications 2,200 SAR) co-exists with corporate and government cohort contracts; named institutional users include National Commercial Bank, BCP Securities, Arab Investment Bank, the Ministry of Hajj, and the Madinah Deputy Governor's office. In 2020, MILE was restructured from a CSR initiative of Savola Group and Knowledge Economic City into an independent endowment under the Saudi General Authority for Awqaf, securing long-duration capital and governance independence. Operations span multiple Saudi cities (Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Madinah) and Istanbul, with live-online delivery as a parallel channel. Cumulative reach is reported at 450+ programs, 12,000+ event participants, and 8,500+ leadership development graduates, with 800+ PALM alumni across 22 countries forming the core of an ongoing alumni ecosystem. Recent product expansion includes Big Data/AI decision-making workshops and an AI-for-HR advanced program, signaling curriculum diversification into emerging executive skill domains.

Name

Madinah Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Legal name

Madinah Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Website

https://mile.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MILE is a Saudi non-profit executive education institute that delivers leadership, management, and professional certification programs (including the PALM flagship) to senior government officials, corporate executives, and professionals across Saudi Arabia, Istanbul, and online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Succession Planning & High-Potential (HiPo) Leadership Programs (EDABAAAL)

Keywords

• Executive education
• Leadership development
• Professional certification
• Corporate training
• Entrepreneurship training

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Madinah Al Munawwarah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Executive Education Program Fees: Revenue generated from participant registration fees for multi-week executive programs such as PALM (Program for Advanced Leadership & Management), OEP workshops, and HPG (High-Performance Government Program). Fees are charged per participant, with tiered pricing for full programs vs. partial weeks.
2. Professional Certification Program Fees: Revenue from accredited professional certification programs including CInP (Certified Innovation Professional), PPP (Public-Private Partnership), PMP, GRCP, and others. Fees include exam registration and certification assessment costs.
3. Webinar and Short Workshop Fees: Revenue from 2-day focused workshops (OEP series) on topics including Big Data, AI decision-making, strategic foresight, and engineering excellence. Priced at $2,500-$3,000 per participant.
4. Scholarship and Endowment Funding: As an independent endowment-based organization operating under the General Authority for Awqaf, MILE receives endowment funding to support scholarships and program delivery, reducing reliance solely on participant fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Madinah Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship (MILE) is a non-profit endowment-based leadership development institute that delivers executive education programs, professional certifications, and short courses designed to develop leaders and entrepreneurs through integrated learning experiences. It serves both individual professionals via self-registration and corporate/government clients through tailored engagement programs, partnering with global universities for academic rigor.

Product overview

MILE is a leadership development institute offering a portfolio of Executive Education Programs and Professional Certification Programs. The core offerings include PALM (a flagship 2-week intensive leadership program with CMI and GInI certifications), various OEP (Organizational Excellence Programs) workshops on topics like Big Data/AI decision-making, engineering excellence, and governance, alongside shorter workshops and professional certification preparation courses (PPP, PMP, GRCP, CInP, AIHR). Programs are delivered in-person at locations including Madinah, Riyadh, Jeddah, Istanbul, and online, with offerings in both English and Arabic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PALM: Program for Advanced Leadership & Management - two-week intensive leadership program
• OEP
• HPG
• CxO Program

Products and services

• Program for Advanced Leadership and Management (PALM) A flagship leadership program for senior managers and executives focused on advanced management capabilities.
• OEP CxO Program Executive program targeted at C-suite level executives (CxO).
• High-Performance Government Program (HPG) A program tailored for government officials and public-sector leaders aimed at improving government performance.
• Strategic Foresight and Scenario Analysis (Short Course) A short executive course covering strategic foresight and scenario analysis techniques for leaders.
• Decision Making for Executives Using Big Data and AI (Short Course) A short course training executives on decision-making using big data and artificial intelligence tools.
• Engineering Excellence for Executives (Short Course) A short executive course covering engineering excellence principles for senior leaders.
• Strategic Transformation and Managing Uncertainty (Short Course) A short executive course focused on strategic transformation and managing uncertainty.
• Managing Portfolios for Executives (Short Course) A short executive course on portfolio management for senior executives.
• Governance for Executives (P3GP) (Short Course) A short executive course focused on corporate governance for executives.
• Certified PPP Professional (CP³P) Certification A professional certification program in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).
• Advanced Program in AI for Human Resources (AIHR) An advanced certification program covering the application of artificial intelligence in human resources.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification A certification preparation program for the Project Management Professional credential.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance Professional (GRCP) Certification A certification program in governance, risk, and compliance for professionals.
• Organizational Development for Human Resources (OD for HR) Certification A certification program in organizational development focused on the HR function.
• Certified Innovation Professional (CInP) Exam Preparation An exam preparation program for the Certified Innovation Professional credential.
• Executive Program for Public Policy Development and Implementation An executive program covering public policy development and implementation for senior leaders.
• Organizational Leadership Program (OLP) An organizational leadership development program for managers and leaders.
• Corporate Engagement Programs Customized leadership development programs delivered in partnership with corporations and government entities to train cohorts of their managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ PALM program graduates from 22 countries with 4.9/5 average program evaluation rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and historical.

• General Authority for AwqafcoreOthers · 1 January 2020The General Authority for Awqaf (Saudi Arabian endowment authority) currently supervises MILE as an independent endowment-based organization following the 2020 transformation from a CSR initiative to an endowment institution.
• Savola GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Savola Group (a major Saudi Arabian food and retail conglomerate) co-founded MILE in 2009 as a corporate social responsibility initiative. Savola Group established MILE alongside Knowledge Economic City as part of its commitment to developing leadership talent in the region.
• Knowledge Economic CitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Knowledge Economic City (a Saudi Arabian economic city development company) co-founded MILE in 2009 alongside Savola Group as a joint corporate social responsibility initiative under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority.
• Chartered Management Institute (CMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMI provides the accreditation for Week 1 of the PALM program, delivering the Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice (CMGr MCMI). This is a globally recognized management and leadership certification.
• Global Innovation Institute (GInI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGInI provides the Certified Innovation Strategist (CInS) certification for Week 2 of the PALM program. This certifies advanced proficiency in innovation strategy, business model innovation, and customer experience innovation.
• Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA)historicalOthersSAGIA originally supervised MILE at its founding in 2009 as a CSR initiative. In 2020, MILE transitioned to supervision by the General Authority for Awqaf.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• INSEAD Executive Education: INSEAD operates one of the world's leading executive education programs with a Middle East campus in Abu Dhabi, offering leadership, strategy, and innovation programs for senior executives — directly comparable to MILE's PALM and OEP offerings and explicitly cited by MILE as a faculty source.
• Harvard Business School Executive Education: Harvard Business School Executive Education offers premium leadership and management programs for global senior executives, competing for the same C-suite and government leader segment MILE targets; HBS faculty teach at MILE's PALM program.
• Wharton Executive Education (University of Pennsylvania): Wharton Executive Education delivers advanced leadership and management programs for senior executives globally, including in MENA; Wharton faculty (e.g., Prof. Paul Schoemaker) speak at MILE's PALM program, indicating direct competition for the same senior executive segment.
• London Business School Executive Education: London Business School offers executive education programs in leadership, strategy, and innovation with strong presence in the Gulf region, competing directly with MILE for senior executive participants across the MENA corporate and government segments.
• IMD Business School: IMD is a Switzerland-based business school with globally ranked executive education programs in leadership, strategy, and innovation, serving senior executives globally including in MENA — directly comparable to MILE's flagship PALM offering.
• Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education: Cambridge Judge Business School offers executive education programs in leadership, strategy, and innovation targeting senior executives globally, comparable to MILE's portfolio and competing for the same Gulf-region executive participant base.

Regional players

• King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST): KAUST is a leading Saudi research university that offers executive education and professional development programs within Saudi Arabia, competing with MILE for the same local government and corporate leadership segment.
• Institute of Public Administration (Saudi Arabia): The Saudi Institute of Public Administration is a government-affiliated training institution offering leadership and management development programs for Saudi public sector officials, directly competing with MILE's HPG and Public Policy programs.

Emerging players

• Strathmore Business School: Strathmore Business School in Kenya offers executive education programs across Africa and increasingly engages with MENA markets, providing comparable leadership and management development programs in emerging markets comparable to MILE's positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Columbia Business School Executive Education: Columbia Business School Executive Education is a globally ranked provider of leadership and management programs for senior executives, with active engagement in the Gulf region — a broader incumbent that competes for the same senior executive cohort MILE targets.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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