Dubai Islamic Bank achieves 43 per cent Emiratisation in 2005

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has announced that UAE Nationals now account for 43 per cent of DIB's work force, which is considered to be one of the highest among UAE banks with more than 1,000 employees.

Ahmad Al Sirkal, Senior Vice President, Human Resources Department, DIB, said:

'Emiratisation is one of the strategic objectives at DIB and occupies top priority at the bank. We are committed to promoting Emiratisation as a national strategic goal. DIB's vision is based on attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining UAE nationals and increasing their contribution to the banking sector and the national economy.'

'DIB dedicates an entire day Al Tawzeef Day towards meeting UAE Nationals seeking employment at the bank on annual basis. During 2005, DIB had also concluded the fourth round of its training programme, Iktasib, targeting UAE nationals. The training, which took place over the summer period, was aimed at identifying the strength and capabilities available in the working market,' Mr. Al Sirkal added.

He said: 'During 2005, DIB has also recruited about 40 trainees that participated in Emarati Programme, a development programme conducted for Secondary School holders. The bank has also initiated other programmes such as 'Tamayaz' which aims at attracting free graduate nationals.'

Mr. Al Sirkal concluded: 'The future holds great challenges for DIB as the bank aims at maintaining its pioneer position in attracting and developing UAE National resources with a four per cent annual increase as per the Cabinet law No. 10 of 1998.'