Dubai, 18 October 2006
A group of 11 Emirates Bank Group trainees from the Rehabilitation & Employment Center for Disabled People have successfully completed a one month pilot intensive Banking English Course at the Global Training Centre (GTC), Emirates Bank. This is an introductory module of an elaborate Banking training program.
Mr. Sulaiman Al Mazroui, Chief Manager, Group Affairs at Emirates Bank Group said, "Emirates Bank Group introduced the pilot Banking English to have the support and services necessary for the trainees with special abilities to become productive members in the UAE business society, and enable them to build successful careers at Emirates Bank".
Mr. Al Mazroui continued, "During the programme, trainees experience the practical use of the English language in banking products, procedures and services".
The successful completion of the course was marked by a group presentation at GTC which was attended by Mr. Naser Ali Aziz Maktoom, the Rehabilitation Centre General Manager, a team from HR managers Emirates Bank Group and Global Training Centre training staff. The trainees confidently presented their newly acquired knowledge to an appreciative audience.
Mr. Naser encouraged all the trainees and said that "Our trainees with special abilities can contribute to society as much as anybody else and they can be a strong asset to the UAE business society."
Mr. Naser added, "This achievement is an excellent example for other trainees at the institute".
The pilot will continue to include Global English, banking operations, delivering excellent customer services courses for a period of 6 months as part of their on-job training program. This pioneering effort which reflects Emirates Bank Group socially responsible role is a contribution to ensure that persons with special abilities in the UAE who join Emirates Bank Group are equipped to handle their banking career.
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About Emirates Bank Group
Emirates Bank Group financial services include Corporate Banking through its Corporate Banking Units, Retail Banking through meBANKING distribution channels and Al Shaheen priority banking centers.
Emirates Bank Group also offers Islamic Banking through Emirates Islamic Bank, Investment through Emirates Financial Services, Property Development through Union Properties, Insurance through National General Insurance, Card Processing through Network International, Brokerage Services through Emirates International Securities and on-line brokerage services through e-broker and Executive Training through Global Training Center.
Emirates Bank Group is the first in the UAE to open a branch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Group has a branch in London and representative offices in India and Iran. The Group also owns 10% stake in the Bank of Beirut and is a strategic shareholder of Al Baraka Banking Group. The Group enjoys a solid financial position and ranks among the top UAE banks in terms of total assets and profitability. The Group also has firm footing in the UAE community through its corporate social responsibility programs, particularly Al Tomooh scheme for supporting and financing small national enterprises.
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