Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has officially launched the new batch of its flagship Ruwaad 2025 programme. The program is one of SIB’s most prominent strategic initiatives dedicated to talent development and nationalisation, designed to qualify and train a select group of exceptional Emirati professionals for the evolving banking and financial sector.
Key Highlights
The program is a cornerstone of the bank’s human capital strategy:
- New Cohort: The launch of the new batch of the “Ruwaad 2025” programme.
- Target Audience: A select group of exceptional Emirati employees and professionals.
- Focus Areas: The program concentrates on professional advancement, leadership skills, and technical expertise in banking.
- Core Mission: A key initiative for talent development and nationalisation (Emiratisation).
A Strategic Initiative for National Talent Development
The “Ruwaad” programme is a strategic milestone in SIB’s journey toward developing a generation of highly skilled banking professionals. It adopts a specialised training framework that aligns with the bank’s vision of creating a sustainable pipeline of talent.
Fadheela AL Marzouqi, Head of Human Resources at SIB, emphasized, “The Ruwaad programme reflects Sharjah Islamic Bank’s unwavering commitment to empowering national talent and enabling them to excel in a sector experiencing rapid transformations”.
A Comprehensive and Intensive Training Journey
The programme offers an intensive and comprehensive training journey tailored for Emirati employees. To mark the launch, SIB organized an introductory session for the newly enrolled participants, providing an in-depth overview of the program’s objectives and training roadmap. The program features specialized courses focused on developing leadership and management capabilities, strengthens technical competencies through practical exposure via job rotations across various banking divisions, and offers personalized mentorship sessions with senior SIB leaders. It also integrates community engagement activities as part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Aligning with National Competitiveness Goals
The initiative is part of SIB’s comprehensive talent development strategy, which focuses on investing in national capabilities through intensive training tracks. This approach aims to create future-ready leaders who can drive innovation, enhance the UAE’s competitiveness, and strengthen its position as a leading regional and global financial hub.
Source: Zawya
