Al Hilal Bank to train more Emiratis

Al Hilal Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, has signed an agreement with both Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council (ADTC) and Emirates Institute for Financial and Banking Studies (EIFBS), to increase the number of UAE nationals in the banking sector through the “Dirasati” programme.

Launched by ADTC, the “Dirasati” programme offers training opportunities for more than 200 UAE nationals through special courses provided by EIFBS. Programme graduates will be awarded a diploma degree in conventional or Islamic banking.

“Al Hilal Bank believes strongly in the importance of providing UAE nationals with the education and skills necessary to ensure their professional success. We take great pride in the fact that more than one third of our staff is Emiratis. We hope that “Dirasati” will help to address the future demand for financial skills as the UAE economy continues to grow,”  said Mohamed Jamil Berro, Al Hilal Bank CEO.

Students enrolled in the Dirasati programme are selected by ADTC and will undergo a 4 to 5 semester long advanced programme, in addition to 8 weeks of summer practical training.
 
Al Hilal Bank is owned in full by the Abu Dhabi Investment Council, which is the investment authority of the government of Abu Dhabi.

The bank is working with an authorized capital of Dh4 billion.