United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 23rd April 2014: Leading financial institution Mashreq is strongly participating at the annual Careers UAE 2014 exhibition. Taking place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 22-24 April, the exhibition is the primary recruitment, education and training event geared exclusively for UAE Nationals. Mashreq's participation reflects its commitment towards Emiratisation and its efforts to offer suitable job placements for UAE Nationals.
Mashreq is present in stand A2-5 in Hall 2 and is attended by the Bank's UAE National staff in various senior positions across the bank.
The Bank was recently awarded the Gallup Great Workplace Award, making it the first and only financial institution to win such an award. The award recognizes the best-performing workforces in the world, and Mashreq was chosen as one of a group of 36 elite institutions for its ability to create an engaged workplace culture.
Mariam Al Ali, Manager, Head of Emiratisation and Government Relations at Mashreq commented, "At Mashreq, the focus on Emiratisation is significantly demonstrated in the initiatives we carry out to develop UAE Nationals and ensure their career development. We continue offering the appropriate and essential training throughout to ensure our employees are equipped to carry on their duties. We look forward to offer suitable job placements to UAE Nationals who come to see us at the Careers UAE."
Shaker Zainal, Head of Distribution at Mashreq, "We are keen in placing UAE Nationals in managerial positions to continue developing their career. Our branch network today is managed by UAE Nationals with 100% Emiratisation Branch Managers and 90% Emiratisation for tellers, which is a true reflection of Mashreq commitment towards not only supporting Emiratisation but also attracting Emiratis to the banking industry."
One of the successful training programs offered by the Bank is Mashreq Al Mustaqbal Program, which is aimed at introducing skilled and talented UAE National graduates to the bank across different businesses and fast track their growth to take up managerial positions. The program provides trainees with necessary leadership and management skills tools. In addition, Core Time program is in place for part time students.
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About Mashreq
Mashreq is one of the UAE's leading National Financial institutions and the second oldest. Founded in 1967 as Bank of Oman, the bank has played a pioneering role in the industry, particularly in retail banking. Among its many firsts, it was the first to launch such products as travelers' cheques, credit cards and ATMs.
Mashreq has received numerous international awards reflecting the bank's successful record, such as the Best Credit Card and Best Debit Card by Smart Card Awards Middle East 2013, Best Retail Bank UAE Award by Global Banking & Financial Review 2013, Best Banking Group in UAE by World Finance, Best Banking Innovation, Best Islamic Window, Best Technology Implementation by Banker ME Industry Awards 2013, Best Loan House in UAE by EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards 2013, Best Debt House Award by EMEA Finance 2012, Best Regional Consumer Internet Bank for Online Deposit, Credit and Investment Product offerings' by Global Finance Best Internet Bank Awards 2012, Best Regional Retail Bank by The Banker ME Industry Awards 2012, Best Branch Design & Best Islamic Investment Fund Award for Mashreq Al Islami Income Fund from Banker Middle East Product Awards 2012, Dubai Human Development Appreciation Award 2012 for its efforts towards the Development of the Emiratisation initiative.
As a leading financial Institution in the UAE, Mashreq aims to be world class in every facet of its business; including its social responsibility to the community it serves in. Towards this goal the bank pays particular attention to recruiting, training, developing and retaining UAE National employees.
Huda Ismail
Public Relations, Mashreq
Tel: 04 -6083629
Email: HudaI@mashreq.com
Nssrin Khalil
Public Relations, Mashreq
Tel: 04 - 6083836
Email: NssrinK@mashreq.com
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