NBF announces the graduation of 20 UAE National’s from the NBF Technology Academy
National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) PJSC announced the graduation of 20 UAE National’s in the technology field from the NBF Technology Academy programme which was launched in 2021.
The NBF Technology Academy, in collaboration with PWC’s Academy Middle East and with the support of a professional team of industry experts and trainers, developed the program for the students. During a period of 6 months, various training courses provided to graduates with opportunities to learn, explore, and share their innovative ideas, in addition to equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their career aspirations.
Commenting on this occasion, Vince Cook , Chief Executive Officer at National Bank of Fujairah, said: “When we launched the NBF Technology Academy, we had a clear goal of developing Emirati talent and local capabilities that contributed to our leadership’s vision of digital transformation. This flagship project is testament to NBF’s wider commitment to invest in local talent and driving innovation in the banking sector and financial services industry. We would like to congratulate our graduates for being part of this journey and wish them all the success in the positions they have decided to persue.”
In line with National Bank of Fujairah's commitment of supporting Emirati talent, 14 graduates of the program were offered positions at the bank in Information Technology Management Systems Development Management, Customer Experience and Platform Development, and Risk Management, while the others joined other institutions in the Fujairah Government.
About National Bank of Fujairah PJSC:
Incorporated in 1982, National Bank of Fujairah PJSC (NBF) is a full services corporate bank with strong corporate and commercial banking, treasury and trade finance expertise as well as an expanding suite of personal banking options and Shari’a compliant services. Leveraging its deep banking experience and market insight within Fujairah and the UAE, NBF is well-positioned to build lasting relationships with its clients and help them achieve their business goals.
NBF’s key shareholders include the Government of Fujairah, Easa Saleh Al Gurg LLC, and Investment Corporation of Dubai. Rated Baa1 / Prime-2 for deposits and A3 for counterparty risk assessment by Moody’s with a negative outlook; and BBB / A-2 by Standard & Poor’s 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 (of which 1 is an electronic banking service unit) across the UAE.
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