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(this year it was 35) which is an online interview where we ask them a number of equine and personal questions that high management and myself review. We then choose the applicants that passed phase 2, by answering most, if not all, of the questions correctly, to phase 3 which is the one-to-one interview with high management. We then pick 8 people from the list of the applicants we interviewed using a bespoke weighing system that was designed especially for the Masar Godolphin selection by one of our partners. Q8. What kind of person are you looking for? For me, as the Head of Masar Godolphin, the most important traits that I will be looking for are discipline and passion. I believe that these two complete each other and result in great, enthusiastic, and creative people that will have a lot to offer. Q9. What is the one thing that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has said to you that you’ve kept to heart and never forgotten? My father has been working for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid for many years now, and the first time I met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, my father introduced me to His Highness, and he said to my father, “I know Ali from his work, and I can see that he will follow in your footsteps, and eventually be better than you (my father) in the future.” This made my father very proud, and made me want to always do my very best to constantly give a 110% in anything I do. Q10. What advice would you give to the 2018 Masar Godolphin applicants? Never think you don’t have a chance to pursue your dreams because you are living a country that thrives on developing its people before its skyscrapers. Masar Godolphin is made and tailored to see young, talented, and enthusiastic UAE nationals become future leaders in the industry. So, if you have the discipline and passion to be part of Team Godolphin, then do not hesitate to apply for the scholarship! Masar Godolphin – 2017 Graduates