<P> The school supports research and teaching programs including: applied research and master's degree in public policy and management; executive education for senior officials and executives; and knowledge forums for scholars and policy makers . </P> <P> Signalling a zero tolerance policy towards corruption in government, in 2001, Sheikh Mohammed ordered the arrest of Obaid Saqr bin - Busit, the head of Dubai Customs and the chairman of the World Customs Association . Busit and two aides, as well as three other employees, had been the subject of a two - year investigation for corruption . The high - profile arrests caused widespread shock and were followed by a slew of arrests of public officials later that month; in all, fourteen officials, including six senior officers, were arrested and charged with offences related to corruption . Unusually, the officials were publicly' named and shamed' . More recently, the downturn exposed issues related to corruption at government - owned Dubai real estate company Deyaar . The investigation team was granted "unprecedented powers of scrutiny" by Sheikh Mohammed . The CEO of the company was found guilty of earning Dhs20 million by misusing his powers and sentenced to a 10 - year jail term . </P> <P> Mohammed has been recorded to make surprise visits to ministerial departments and publicly humiliate offices in which staff had not been available . </P> <P> The Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives is a charitable foundation which consolidates the work of some 33 charitable foundations, entities and initiatives which together implement more than 1,400 development programs, contributing to the support of more than 130 million people in 116 countries in collaboration with over 280 strategic partners, including governmental institutions, private sector companies, as well as regional and international organizations . </P>

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