Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has launched its second “Qiyadi” leadership programme, in line with its 2010 strategy to achieve 45 per cent Emiratisation across its operations.

Initially developed by Dubai Islamic Bank in 2006, “Qiyadi,” or “Leadership”, is a long-term leadership development programme that aims to equip the participants with the skills required to assume managerial positions within the bank. The programme is open to both DIB employees, as well as talented UAE nationals wishing to pursue a career at the bank.

“Dubai Islamic Bank strongly believes in the importance of investing in the recruitment, training and retention of talented professionals,” said Obaid Al Shamsi, head of Human Resources, Dubai Islamic Bank.

Internal and external applicants will undergo a comprehensive screening, selection and validation process, including a full assessment of their capabilities and potentiality through an extensive interview and psychometric assessment, before being granted admission to the programme.

This year, based on their own capabilities and strengths, the selected participants will have the opportunity to train in one specific area of banking, which includes retail banking, corporate banking, credit risk, and finance, where they will receive a high standard of training from top institutions and universities.

“Last year, the bank achieved a level of 41 per cent Emiratisation across DIB operations,” added Shamsi. “This includes 100 per cent at the branch manager level and 98 per cent across Johara (ladies only) Branches.”-TradeArabia News Service