Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) celebrated a notable milestone with the successful graduation of the 5^th batch of high potential employees in DIB’s High Potential Employee Development Programme (HIPO).

In the bank’s ongoing endeavour to hone talent within the organisation and provide them with a platform to excel individually as well contribute in fulfilling the bank’s ambitious growth opportunities, the HIPO programme began in 2015 and has already delivered an army of nearly 150 professionals who are not just excelling in the workforce but leading by example.

The 5^th batch of HIPO graduates were felicitated by the Group CEO, Dr. Adnan Chilwan, as well as other executives from the senior leadership team of the organisation.

The HIPO programme is an 18-month intensive leadership training schedule that includes a comprehensive suite of assessments, specialised training, mentorship, and coaching. Developed in partnership with globally recognised institutions, HIPO equips participants to excel in their roles and drive the bank’s strategic objectives.

To ensure the momentum is maintained, DIB has begun rolling out nominations for the next cohort for the next programme that is scheduled to commence in Q4 2024.

Commenting on the success and effectiveness of the journey undertaken so far, Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Group Chief Executive Officer of DIB, said, “The High Potential Programme is central to our inclusive talent development approach within the organisation, designed to prepare the next wave of leaders in the banking and financial sector. This initiative reflects our dedication to fostering outstanding talent by empowering individuals who possess the inherent traits with advanced skill sets ensuring both professional and personal elevation as well as quality   contribution to further the organisation’s strategic goals. Our ambition is to unleash these individuals into the financial world so that they support and positively impact the larger economic objectives of the UAE. I extend my warmest congratulations to all our graduates and look forward to their future contributions to our collective ambitions. We also extend our profound thanks to all our partners for their enduring commitment and involvement in our training endeavours, which are crucial in systematically cultivating quality professionals within our organisation.”

As DIB steadfastly invests in its workforce, the bank upholds its position of leadership in the banking sector as an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting professional development and fostering inclusivity at every level of the organisation including the vital Emiratisation Agenda.

Bupa Arabia for cooperative insurance, announces sponsorship as a principal partner in the third edition of Saudi Games, under the slogan “ There are heroes among us”. This event is the biggest and the most important of its kind in the kingdom, and its organization comes as a part of the overall sporting initiative that originates from the Saudi vision of 2023. Bupa Arabia’s participation comes in the form of its constant care to provide the best and most sophisticated health care services for increasing fitness and performance with the goal of enhancing athlete’s experience.

Bupa’s participation in this event comes from its commitment to supporting sports events and activities, in addition to its effective goal of enhancing medical awareness in the community, In 2022, Bupa has launched “ Live Right” program  to enhance healthy life patterns , and to accomplish the goal of its vision of improving life quality for every individual in the community.  The program also encourages pursuing healthy habits through conducting effective and attractive learning sessions, and virtual training sessions, in the presence of doctors and specialists in the event to answer questions.

In this context, the executive manager in Bupa Arabia for cooperative insurance, Eng. Ali Sheneamer expressed his happiness to sponsor Saudi Games 2024 as a principal partner and he said: Saudi Games is a new opportunity to enhance the kingdom’s status in the medical and sports sector , adding that the company is always working to enhance healthy life patterns in the kingdom, through “Live Right” program that crowns the company’s efforts in pursuing healthy habits , it also contributes in enhancing medical awareness and encourages to pursue healthy habits and that’s according to the goals of the life quality program which is one of the kingdom’s vision 2030.

Sheneamer also added: Our support for the Saudi Games comes with our intentions to enable different sports and to put a spotlight on its importance to the youth, in addition to its importance in exploring Saudi talents, as well as reflecting our commitment for a promising future in the medical and sport sectors and enhancing the kingdom’s status globally in these sectors.

The third edition of the Saudi Games 2024, is considered one of the largest national sporting event in the kingdom and it’s a special opportunity to celebrate a mix of culture and sport, in which more than 6,000 athletes participate, hosting 53 different sports, under the supervision of more than 2000 administrative and technical supervisors representing 200 clubs across the kingdom, which contributes to  create sports generation that can represent the kingdom in different international sports forums , showing the kingdom’s hosting abilities.

Mashreq is proud to unveil the launch of its groundbreaking Graduate Programme, ‘Pathfinders’. This new programme offers a unique and customized training & growth journey, designed to meet the different needs of the bank’s various business units while harmonizing with the career aspirations of graduates.

‘Pathfinders’ presents a specialized, targeted approach to different facets of the bank’s operations, committed to offering Emirati fresh graduates a superior and focused learning environment.

Commenting on the initiative, Elham Ahmed, Head of Nationalisation & Local Talent, Mashreq said, “As banking and technology continue to evolve, we are committed to teaching our employees the dynamic skills necessary to adapt and thrive in this ever-changing landscape. Pathfinders represents a significant step forward for Mashreq’s graduate recruitment. We believe that targeted, industry-specific training is the key to nurturing talent and preparing our future leaders. By investing in the education and upskilling of the new generation, we empower them to reach their full potential. This programme is designed to equip graduates with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience they require to excel in their respective fields. Through comprehensive training and development, we aim to create a pipeline of skilled professionals who will drive innovation and success at Mashreq.”

The programme is designed to provide specialized and technical training catered towards the support functions at Mashreq such as Retail Banking, Audit, Compliance, Technology, Legal, Operations, Risk Management and Customer Experience & Conduct groups.