Published: March 13, 2009
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) announced that it has enrolled 150 fresh graduates in an eight-months training programme. The tailor-made programme aims to advance the Islamic finance industry by developing the UAE workforce through specialised training.
Tirad Mahmoud, ADIB’s CEO, says: “The programme we’ve developed alongside our partner Cert will arm our newest recruits with all the necessary tools required for them to become fully competent Islamic finance professionals.” He added: “Our Emiratisation strategy mandates that we provide the optimum career advancement and training opportunities and this initiative is one of many ways we hope to achieve that vision.”
The extended programme intends to develop the fresh graduates in the areas of banking and Islamic finance, business environment, personal skills and individual target jobs.
Waheeb AlKhazraji, ADIB’s human resources manager, says: “Cert has tailor-made this programme to suit ADIB’s objectives and it will comprise of basic business, IT skills and English language down to the more specialised knowledge of Islamic finance and essential skills necessary for banking.” Al Khazraji continues: “The last phase of the programme includes two months of practical coaching where the trainees are supervised and guided by expert bankers to conduct and manage simulation exercises mirroring various tasks they could be facing in their workplace in the future.”