Dubai,UAE
Sallam Sallam
In line with the Bank’s strategy to support Emiratisation and attract UAE national talent to the banking sector, Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, announced the appointment of 35 UAE National graduates as part of the 2020-21 Tumoo7 program.
The “Tumoo7” Program has been designed for fresh graduates and helps develop the potential and capabilities of UAE youth and prepare them for leadership positions within the Bank through a series of practical training courses and job rotations in various departments of the Bank to ensure that they have the necessary skills and expertise to fulfil their desired career progression.
Dr. Bernd van Linder, Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank of Dubai, said: “As a leading bank that plays an important role in promoting economic development in the country, we are pleased to welcome this new batch of 35 UAE Nationals to the bank. CBD’s Emiratization program continues to grow and deliver great results, in line with the ambitions of the UAE leadership and the directives of the CBD management and Board.”
Gareth Powell, Chief Human Resources Officer at CBD welcomed the new joiners to the bank and said: “Despite the global pandemic, we at CBD helped deliver on our strategy and attracted a large number of UAE Nationals to the organisation this year. We are pleased to welcome the new joiners to the bank and we look forward to seeing them occupy key leadership positions in the future. Our robust training programs have been designed carefully to ensure UAE Nationals are equipped with all the skills they need for a successful career.”
Abdulqader Al Hamed, Head of Emiratisation at CBD said: “Our people are at the heart of our business, and we have invested significantly in the development of their skills and knowledge to ensure we have a sustainable stream of high-calibre UAE Nationals in the banking sector.”
