Dubai Islamic Bank signs agreement with Emirates Banking Institute for Qiyadi

The concept of Qiyadi is to identify, develop and hone individual leadership skills so that qualified Nationals could successfully head DIB's branches and various departments in future.

The agreement was signed by Saad Abdul Razak, CEO of DIB and Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer, Head of Higher Human Resources Committee of UAE (RECONFIRM). The signing ceremony was attended by Jamal Al Jasmi, GM, EIBFS, Ahmed Al Sirkal, Senior Vice President, Group Head of Human Resources, DIB; Obaid Al Shamsi, Vice President, Head of Emiratisation, DIB; and other DIB officials.

Mr. Al Tayer hailed DIB's continuous efforts to enhance Emiratization in the country. The agreement comes in line with DIB's vision to train UAE Nationals and qualify them to lead the banking sector in the future.

Mr. Saad said:

"We are delighted to sign this agreement with EIBFS. We are confident that the institute will add tremendous value by designing contemporary training programme taking into account international financial reforms and best practices. EIBFS will ensure Qiyadi's success on a grand scale. We extend our appreciation to their enthusiasm and creativity in designing the programme."

"The agreement is in sync with DIB's continuous efforts to develop leadership skills of UAE Nationals and qualify them to manage and head DIB branches and departments in the future. DIB has embarked on an ambitious expansion plan in the UAE and across the region. Qiyadi is a logical extension with an aim to create qualified cadres that will take the Bank to the next level," he added.

Qiyadi will also enable DIB to achieve its mission to contribute in the development of UAE's banking sector and aid DIB's exponential growth and expansion programme. The programme will run for 14 months and will feature intensive theoretical and practical courses that mainly focus on enhancing leadership and management skills.