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Emirates NBD & UNESCO celebrate the first graduation of the Amjaad Initiative

Dubai - 22^nd Feb 2012: Emirates NBD and UNESCO, celebrated recently the first graduation of the Amjaad Initiative in Fujairah, UAE.

Emirates NBD Human Resources Nationalization Unit / Learning & Development (L&D) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 12, 2011, with the National Commission for UNESCO, UAE/Associated Schools. In an effort to fulfill its corporate social responsibility, and with the support of the Nationalization Unit, Emirates NBD introduced this programme, tailored specifically for UAE high school students in remote areas of the country so they can become valuable members of their society and compete successfully from the get-go.

Participating students attended the course on Saturdays over a period of six weeks, from 8:00am-2:00pm. The first day covered Emirates NBD overview induction, and an online English assessment with the Global English course. Each student was provided with an account user name and password to improve their communication skills in Business English, lasting up to six months. Subsequent courses included Work Ethics, Job Interview Skills, Effective E-mail Writing, and Presentation Skills.

Participants at the Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi Secondary School for Boys in Fujairah gave their final presentations before members of the Nationalization team, representatives from the Board of Education, the school Principal, teachers, parents, and a host of other attendees. Following the successful completion of their presentations, a graduation ceremony was held for the students who were given their final grades, along with certificates and gifts from the bank in acknowledgment of their

participation. The top three performing students were given special recognition for their efforts along with an additional gift for their achievements and hard work.

The school Principal addressed the dedicated students, and encouraged them to continue their fruitful work throughout the year. He also thanked the Nationalization team for their hard work and sincere commitment. The team was awarded with two appreciation awards, one for the bank initiative and the other award for the Business Communication Unit.

We look forward to the continued success of this initiative, where nationals from all across the UAE will benefit from the Emirates NBD public outreach initiative and wish all our young UAE nationals continued success.

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About Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD is a leading banking Group in the region. As at 31 December 2011, total assets were AED 284.6 billion. The Group has a leading retail banking franchise in the UAE, with over 168 branches and over 780 ATMs and SDMs. It is a major player in the UAE corporate banking arena and has strong Islamic banking, Global Markets & Treasury, Investment Banking, Private Banking, Asset Management and Brokerage operations.

The Group has operations in the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Jersey (Channel Islands), and representative offices in India and Iran.

The Group is an active participant and supporter of the UAE's main development initiatives and of the various educational, environmental, cultural, charity and community welfare establishments.

For more information, please visit: www.emiratesnbd.com or contact:
Ibrahim Sowaidan
Direct: +971 4- 609 4113
Mobile: +971 50 653 8937
Email: ibrahims@emiratesnbd.com

Claire Andréa
Direct: +971 4-609 4143
Email: clairea@emiratesnbd.com

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