Lloyds TSB Middle East only bank to win three awards at EIBFS at Sharjah Careers Fair

The bank, who also recently received the Tanmia Emiratisation Award, announced their intention to increase their Emiratisation percentage from 35% in 2008 to 39% by the end of 2009.

The awards, which included, the 'Human Resources Development Award 2009', the 'Emiratisation CEO of the year' and the 'Emiratisation Manager' were presented to Lloyds TSB ME by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, ruler of Sharjah. Lloyds TSB Middle East was the only bank to take home three awards for 2009.

Bert de Ruiter, Managing Director of Lloyds TSB Group Middle East and winner of the best 'Emiratisation CEO' award, said:

"We are thrilled to have been awarded these 3 awards by EIBFS at the Sharjah careers fair. At Lloyds TSB Middle East we are dedicated to making Emiratisation an integral part of our day to day business. As a foreign business operating within the UAE, we are committed to giving something back to the region and to support and encourage the growth and development of the next generation of Emirati professionals."

The prestigious awards follow the successful graduation of 59 Emiratis from the Bank's 2008 Undergraduate Development Programme (UDP) under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Jumaa Al Maktoum.

The Bank has recently launched the 2009 UDP) which has seen an increase in numbers of Emirati's enrolling, compared to 2008. Topics covered under the programme will include an Introduction to Banking, Life skills and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Each Saturday, the students will learn through exercises, activities and interactive presentations. The Introduction to Banking days will be delivered by Lloyds TSB Middle East's business units giving the Undergraduate Trainees an understanding of how the business works and what the teams within the bank do.

AbdulRahman Saqr, UAE Business Advisor/Head of Emiratisation at Lloyds TSB Middle East, said, "The awards we have won are a true testament to how committed we are to Emiratisation at Lloyds TSB Middle East. During these turbulent times it is more important than ever for us to help develop young Emiratis into top class professionals who will lead the future world of banking and finance in the UAE."

The main branch of Lloyds TSB Middle East is in Jumeirah, housed in a custom built landmark building, located on Al Wasl Road opposite Safa Park. The bank also has Customer Service Centres located at the Arabian Ranches, Healthcare City, Green Community and Uptown Mirdif. Lloyds TSB Middle East employs over 300 people providing a full range of financial services including: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, Offshore Banking, Private Banking, Treasury Services and Trade Finance Services.