National Bank of Fujairah announces 12 UAE national graduates from the 2nd batch of NBF Technology Academy

The National Bank of Fujairah PJSC (NBF) today announces the graduation of an additional 12 UAE nationals from its second tier of NBF Technology Academy, this year’s program being conducted in partnership with the Government of Fujairah. The students completed six months of intensive training that equipped them with the knowledge and skills to pursue their career aspirations while contributing to the country’s economic growth.

The 2022 program launched in June in partnership with PWC’s Academy Middle East, a group of experts dedicated to preparing trainees by offering them opportunities to learn, explore and share their innovative ideas. Various training courses covered building basic IT knowledge through to application development and system administration training.

Now in its second consecutive year, the exclusive academy offers local talent advanced career opportunities in IT and innovation, helping them to achieve digital, technical and scientific excellence, deepening the local talent available in this field.

Commenting on the opportunity, Hanadi Al Hosani, Senior Manager – HR Business Partner & Emirates, said: “We are committed to investing in local talent and driving innovation in our industry while supporting the UAE’s digital transformation goals. By equipping our students with new skills, deepening their knowledge in various IT and technology disciplines and exposing them to a professional working environment, NBF Technology Academy helps to broaden the career horizons of many young UAE nationals and prepare them to take on leadership roles the future.

He continued, “We were very impressed with the hard work and dedication of this year’s graduates and wish them every success in their new roles. We look forward to seeing the careers of these future leaders blossom.”

In line with NBF’s commitment to developing talent in the Emirates as well as the UAE’s digital transformation, all 12 candidates successfully completed the program and were given the opportunity to work. 11 of the program’s graduates went on to work at NBF and one graduate joined the Port of Fujairah.

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About National Bank of Fujairah PJSC:

Established in 1982, National Bank of Fujairah PJSC (NBF) is a full-service corporate bank with strong expertise in corporate and commercial banking, treasury and trade finance, as well as a growing range of personal banking options and Sharia-compliant services. Leveraging its extensive banking experience and market knowledge in Fujairah and the UAE, NBF is well positioned to build lasting relationships with its clients and help them achieve their business goals.

NBF’s major shareholders include the Government of Fujairah, Easa Saleh Al Gurg LLC and Investment Corporation of Dubai. With a Baa1/Prime-2 for deposits and an A3 for counterparty risk rating from Moody’s and BBB/A-2 from Standard & Poor’s, both with a stable outlook, the bank is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange under the symbol “NBF”. It has a branch network of 15 branches (of which 1 is an electronic banking service entity) across the United Arab Emirates.

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