Top Emiratisation award confirms NBAD position as employer of choice
Plans to hire 100 UAE nationals in 2015
Abu Dhabi, Sharjah February 11th, 2015- the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) Today received the Human Resources Development Award in the UAE's banking sector in recognition for its outstanding human resources policies and development initiatives.H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, presented the award to Ehab Hassan, Senior Managing Director & Group Chief Human Resources Officer at NBAD at the National Career Exhibition for the Banking and Financial Sector.
Human Resources Development Award, the most prestigious UAE Emiratisation Award for organisations in banking and financial sector, has been developed by the National Human Resources Development Committee in the banking sector, which is run by the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS). It shows that NBAD has successfully met the criteria set by the award organisers in key areas including Emiritisation, development and training, career planning, communication processes, recruiting effectiveness and internship programmes.
"We are delighted that NBAD has been awarded Human Resources Development Award for the second time" said Ehab Hassan, Senior Managing Director & Group Chief Human Resources Officer at NBAD.
"Winning the Human Resources Development Award confirms our leading position as employer of choice in the UAE by running successful recruiting and internship programmes targeting best UAE graduates". "We wish to thank the National Human Resources Development Committee for this honour, and we look forward to pursuing the ideals of the award" Mr. Hassan added.
As part of its Emiratisation drive, NBAD launched several initiatives to develop and maximise the potential of UAE Nationals.
Recently, NBAD launched "Falkom Tayeb" initiative and hired 118 UAE nationals to serve the bank's clients in its branches and offices across the UAE.
In 2012, NBAD has launched a contact center in Al Ain, which is managed and staffed entirely by Emirati women. The contact center is an example of NBAD's contributions in providing job opportunities for UAE nationals particularly females.
"NBAD Emiratisation strategy goes beyond simply hiring people. We select young job seekers, and offer them dynamic training programmes on banking, customer service, and communication skills. We equip our new recruits with the knowledge and skills required to serve the UAE and help NBAD achieve its vision to be the World's Best Arab Bank,"said Amani Al Khaldi, the Head of Emiratisation at NBAD.
"NBAD plans to hire 100 UAE nationals during 2015 and to continue offering best training and development programmes to UAE cadres." She concluded.
About NBAD
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the leading bank in the Middle East and one of the 50 safest banks in the world, has one of the largest networks in the UAE as well as branches and offices in 18 countries stretching across five continents from the Far East to the Americas.
A comprehensive financial institution, NBAD offers a wide range of banking services and products to all segments of clients. NBAD grows strategically toward its vision to be recognised as the World's Best Arab Bank.
Since 2009, NBAD has been ranked one of the World's 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance magazine, which also ranked NBAD the Safest Bank in the Emerging Markets and Middle East.
NBAD is rated senior long term/short term AA-/A-1+ by Standard & Poor's (S&P), Aa3/P1 by Moody's, AA-/F1+ by Fitch, A+ by Rating and Investment Information Inc (R&I) Japan, and AAA by RAM (Malaysia) , giving it one of the strongest combined rating of any global financial institution.
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