Madinah Leadership Retreat
Lead from the Inside Out. With Purpose. With Character.
A transformative leadership immersion in the city where civilisation, community and ethical leadership were re-imagined.
13-19 April 2026 | Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, KSA
Program Overview
A new development initiative that utilizes values-based ethical leadership in a distinctive environment - the City of the Prophet (PBUH) - to pause, reflect, and gain deeper insight into your leadership and business.
The Madinah Leadership Retreat (MLR) is a transformational executive education experience that redefines leadership from the inside out - inspired by the enduring lessons, culture, and spirit of Madinah.
Participants step away from their hectic schedule into the desert, the oasis, and the sacred heritage of Madinah - rediscovering leadership as service, humility, and excellence in action.
The MLR draws inspiration from:
- The Prophetic model of leadership- rooted in compassion, justice, and excellence.
- The values and history of Madinah- a city built on community, ethics, and purpose.
- Modern executive education and coachingmethodologies - linking timeless values with today’s global leadership challenges.
Why Madinah?
Madinah is more than a place.
It is a living model of leadership in action - where trust was built across differences, purpose was clarified under pressure, and character shaped collective success.
The Madinah Leadership Retreat invites a select group of leaders to step away from noise, routine and performance — and into deep reflection, renewal and clarity.
This is leadership beyond technique. This is leadership from the inside-out.
It is a living model of leadership in action - where trust was built across differences, purpose was clarified under pressure, and character shaped collective success.
The Madinah Leadership Retreat invites a select group of leaders to step away from noise, routine and performance — and into deep reflection, renewal and clarity.
This is leadership beyond technique. This is leadership from the inside-out.
The Leadership Challenge of Our Time
Today’s leaders face:
- Complexity without clarity
- Authority without trust
- Speed without reflection
- Success without meaning
Technical competence alone is no longer enough.
Sustainable leadership demands: Self-awareness. Moral courage. Disciplined action.
The Madinah Leadership Retreat is designed to develop exactly that.
Who This Retreat Is For:
This retreat is designed for:
- Senior leaders and executives
- Entrepreneurs and founders
- Public-sector and civic leaders
- High-potential professionals preparing for greater responsibility
The Retreat Experience
Participants will engage in a carefully curated leadership journey that blends:
- Guided reflection and journaling
- Early-morning leadership discipline practices
- One-to-one executive coaching
- Heritage-led leadership dialogues in and around Madinah
- Outdoor experiential learning that includes nature immersions, equine-inspired presence, and archery for focus and discipline
- Small-group conversations and peer learning
- Acts of service, humility and accountability
There are no lecture halls.
No performative leadership theatre.
Only deep work, meaningful dialogue and intentional leadership practice.
A Different Kind of Executive Education
This is not conventional leadership training; it is leadership formation:
- Rooted in place.
- Grounded in reflection.
- Focused on becoming, not performing
Registration
Suhel Miah
MBA, FCMI | Director of Executive Education
Program Director
+44 (0) 773 8421 559
smiah@mile.org
+44 (0) 773 8421 559
smiah@mile.org