Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) today announced that the bank’s latest expansion goals will create new job opportunities for UAE nationals in Al Ain.

The announcement was made during the seventh annual Training and Employment Week inaugurated by HH Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Higher Education, in Al Ain on March 24, 2008. DIB is taking part in the event, which is aimed at supporting the goals of Emiratisation and attracting UAE nationals to employment in the banking sector.

Rafia’a Al Abaar, Head of Emiratisation at DIB, said: “The bank’s participation in the event comes in line with the bank’s vision of supporting Emiratisation policies and encouraging nationals to work with the bank. Dubai Islamic Bank has long been working to spread awareness about the Islamic banking industry to the public and the services DIB offers.”

Al Abaar added: “Dubai Islamic Bank currently enjoys one of the highest Emiratisation levels in the banking sector within the UAE. The bank is now introducing several new various career development programmes in collaboration with leading international institutions for the benefit of Emiratis, as well as continuing to support the Iktasib and Tamayaz programmes that have enhanced the careers of hundreds of nationals.”