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SIB, in keeping with the government's policy of increasing the number of UAE nationals employed in both the public and private sectors, is able to successfully implement its proposed emiratisation strategy and has received the Highest Emiratisation award in recognition of its efforts.
'Emiratisation is one of the key strategic objectives we have at SIB. We are pleased to accept the award as it recognizes our continuous efforts and commitment to delivering Emiratisation within the UAE and in promoting it as a national strategic goal,' comments SIB CEO, Mr. Hussein Al Qemzi.
The bank achieved in Dec 2005 an emiratisation ratio of 44% of the total workforce. Mr. Saeed M. Al Amiri, Head of the HR group at SIB commented,
'The bank has aggressively increased the number of UAE nationals employed in all areas across SIB. We have continuously surpassed the original quota set by the Central Bank because of our strong belief in the social and economic importance of promoting emiratisation. Employees at SIB have the opportunity to enjoy a career in a dynamic working environment, where they are trained by some of the best training specialists both from within and abroad. The continuing focus will be on employee growth and career development.'
Mr. Al Amiri continues, 'Meeting and exceeding the UAE National employment quota is just part of the continuous expansion, modernization and development program that we are currently conducting.'
SIB's impressive booth at the Career Exhibition held at the Sharjah Expo Centre on March 5th 2006 allows interested parties to discuss with the bank's representatives and staff the wide variety of career opportunities and client services available at Sharjah Islamic Bank. The bank has participated in many career fairs in the past held throughout the UAE and has consistently provided internship and work placement programs for students.
Posted by Janeta Novakovic, Assistant News Editor
