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DIB starts evaluating the 'Qiyadi' qualifiers

Qiyadi is a training programme meant to identify, develop and hone leadership skills so that the qualified nationals could successfully head DIB's branches in future. The programme will kick start in mid-September and will run for 18 months. More than 200 UAE Nationals had applied for Qiyadi and were interviewed by DIB's human resources officials on August 15 and 16, 2006.

Ahmed Al Sirkal, Group Head, Human Resources, DIB welcomed the applicants. He said: "DIB is pleased to see an overwhelming response to Qiyadi. It was a difficult task to select 70 candidates from 200 applications since most of the resumes were compelling enough for Qiyadi."

"These 70 UAE Nationals will undergo intensive practical and theoretical training courses which will train them to handle higher responsibilities such as heading a branch office," he added.

Obaid Al Shamsi, Head of Emiratisation, DIB, said, "The capabilities and potential of UAE Nationals will be identified during the first phase of the programme. This will be followed by intensive theoretical and practical courses that mainly focus on enhancing leadership and management skills."

"Trainees will also enjoy unique and special incentives where the bank will offer them job opportunities with good career prospects," he added.