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The programme, which began in December 2007 and ran for six months, featured two months of theoretical training, followed by four months of practical training at the "DIB Retail Banking Services Virtual Training Centre" in Dubai, which provides staff with advanced training, experience, skills and insights into meeting the needs of the bank's clients.
Fourteen UAE national graduates from the Emarati programme will go on to work in the bank's various divisions. Dubai Islamic Bank has trained more than 250 UAE nationals in the previous rounds of its "Emarati" programme, which was launched in 2004.
Rafiaa Al Abaar, Head of Emiratisation Department, DIB Group, said:
"The Emarati programme is part of the bank's strategy to invest in our human resources and introduce trainees to the bank's overall vision, while imparting practical training. Pupils of the previous Emarati programmes have found this training extremely useful in orienting them for a career in Islamic banking and learning the principles of advanced banking and customer service models. As we move towards greater Emirati representation in the workforce at DIB, such programmes not only help in refining the skills of entry level recruits, but also result in better customer service management at the branch level."
She added: "UAE nationals now account for 45% of the workforce at DIB. As we continue to increase our number of branches from 50 to 60 and further expand our suite of products and services this year, DIB recognises the importance of developing a strong pipeline of skilled Islamic banking professionals who can take up the new positions. Initiatives like the Emarati programme will definitely help the bank in achieving its ambitious growth targets, going forward."
Posted by Ehab Al-Abbadi
