Two United Arab Bank senior officials awarded by Ruler of Sharjah for their contribution to banking sector in the UAE

Sheikh Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Executive Vice President and Humaid Al Attar, Senior Vice President received the honours from His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohamed Al Qassimi, member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, at the National Career Fair on February 20, 2013.

Receiving the honour, Sheikh Mohamed Al Nuaimi said: "This award is not recognition of the individual contribution only. This is confirmation of UAB's commitment to the society with ever growing Emiratisation at all levels of the management whilst growing the business simultaneously, contributing to the UAE economy. We are committed to recruiting Emiratis at all levels of management."

Meanwhile, UAB has received a tremendous response from UAE nationals at the recently concluded Sharjah Career Exhibition. Thanking the Emirati community for its tremendous response, Tony Macrae, Executive Vice President and Group Head of Business Support, commented: "UAB remains firmly committed to its Emiratisation programme. We will continue to recruit Emiratis at all levels. With 10 branches scheduled to launch in 2013, our 100% Emiratisation of branch managers remains firmly in place."

Speaking on UAB's successful participation in the Annual Career Exhibition with high Emiratisation achievement, Mahmod Mohamed Nasr, Senior Manager and Head of HRD at UAB commented: "We are planning our Emiratisation strategy with utmost care to not only recruit Emirati talent but also to grow and develop them as committed professionals to shoulder higher responsibilities and contribute to the growth of the nation."

The bank is growing its Emiratisation percentage exponentially every year. UAB grew its Emiratisation levels to 43% at the end of 2012. As UAB's branch network has grown from 13 branches in 2011 to 20 branches at the end of 2012, UAB has successfully maintained its 100% Emiratisation of branch managers' positions.