16 Emiratis from RAKBANK earn bachelor’s degree in banking and finance from EIBFS

Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS), a regional leader in banking and finance education and training, today announced that 16 UAE Nationals working with RAKBANK have successfully completed their bachelor’s degree in banking and finance. The graduates consisted of professionals from various departments including Operations, Risk Management, Corporate Banking, HR as well as Finance.

H.E. Mohamed Omran Alshamsi, Chairman of RAKBANK, H.E. Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Chairman of EIBFS and Jamal Al Jassmi, General Manager of EIBFS handed out the certificates to the trainees at a graduation ceremony that was held at the EIBFS Dubai campus. The ceremony served as a testimony to the long-standing relationship between EIBFS and RAKBANK, further showcasing the commitment of both organizations to educate young banking professionals through robust training courses and equipping them with the tools they need to boost their careers.

Commenting on the event, H.E. Mohamed Omran Alshamsi, said:” The consistent development of a strong culture of learning amongst our Emirati talents is considered a strategic priority for us at RAKBANK. We always aim to support our national staff and help them establish a strong career path by constantly providing them with a full access to a range of training programs that enhance their banking knowledge and develop their professional competencies.”

Jamal Al Jassmi, said: “Our partnership with RAKBANK goes years back and we are well-aware of their aims and aspirations for the growth of their staff. To this end, we are pleased to have stepped in with our extensive degree program. We are proud of the graduates for adapting exceptionally well to the changes presented by the pandemic and taking things in their stride. We wish them all the very best and are confident that they will make their individual mark at RAKBANK.”