NBD’s Emiratisation programme takes a step closer to achieving 50% UAE National workforce
National Bank of Dubai celebrated the graduation of its latest Al Mishaal trainees who successfully completed the 3 months training programme designed to help the bank achieve its strategic goal of having a 50% UAE National workforce. Graduates were presented with certificates at a ceremony held recently at the National Bank of Dubai’s headquarters.
NBD’s High School programme, Al Mishaal, provides a combination of English Language training, computer skills, classroom based banking tuition and practical on-the-job training. Al Mishaal candidates are selectively chosen by the bank for their recognizable ability and outstanding performance at their schools.
The programme, forms part of the bank’s strategy to spread and standardize best practices in the banking industry. To date, more than 100 UAE Nationals have successfully completed the course and an additional 20 are currently taking the course.
“NBD is committed to investing in people and the development of their careers through various training and development programs. The Al Mishaal training scheme is a critical element of NBD’s Emiratisation programme which provides UAE Nationals with the opportunity to develop their skills and qualifications, which will ultimately help shape the future leaders of the country and the bank.” said Husam Al Sayed, Head of Human Resources, NBD.
As part of an ongoing programme of development and training continuously conducted by NBD among employees, the bank seeks to enhance the productivity and efficiency of its employees and has also recently launched a fully fledged training academy dedicated to develop and train UAE Nationals for a career in banking.
"Educational initiatives such as Al Mishaal enable us to achieve our objective of attracting UAE Nationals and preparing them for assuming various roles within the bank," continued Husam Al Sayed. "We are constantly searching for National talent and we will always offer the best training programmes to motivate a predominately young population to work towards a new and brighter future for the UAE."
About National Bank of Dubai
Founded in 1963, National Bank of Dubai is the oldest, locally incorporated bank in the Southern Gulf. Known as the bank with a performance that is second-to-none, NBD has built a reputation of stability and strength much appreciated by shareholders and customers alike. Recognizing this leading performance, NBD has been awarded with the Dubai Quality Award for the year 2005.
Offering diversified financial services, NBD is a leader in corporate banking. Its portfolio covers a wide range of services including transport, real estate, construction, manufacturing, tourism and service industries throughout the region. In addition, NBD’s ‘Private Office’ provides private banking services, offering highly tailored solutions to preserve and protect the personal wealth of its customers. Along with supplying customers with a variety of exclusive service based products, secured facilities, Credit Cards, personal loans, , auto loans and home loans, National Bank of Dubai also offers a variety of treasury products and services, advising customers on exchange markets and interest rate outlook. NBD, also launched Suhail Priority Banking Services, a premier banking service offering customers personalized relationship management and a host of exclusive products and services. Furthermore, NBD offers customers automated banking services, which consist of an internet service (NBD Online), a telebanking facility (NBD Telebank), an SMS based service (NBD Mobile) and an online brokerage trading in UAE shares through its subsidiary, NBD Securities.
NBD also recently established NBD Investment Bank which is its’ investment arm operating from DIFC.
With a comprehensive card portfolio that provides an array of benefits, NBD has, over the years, built a wide ATM network as well as Point of Sale terminals in select locations throughout the UAE.
National Bank of Dubai currently has an extensive branch network that includes 39 branches throughout the UAE. In addition, NBD also has a branch in London and Qatar as well as a representative office in Tehran.
