Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has announced the launch of the Bedayati program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at developing young Emirati talent in the banking sector. In partnership with the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), the program reflects CBD’s commitment to nurturing young talent and supporting the UAE’s vision of Emiratisation.

The Bedayati program is a rigorous six-month learning and development program designed to provide intensive training to 51 UAE National high school graduates, empowering them with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the banking industry.

The program is unique in its focus on personal and professional development, covering a range of disciplines including banking operations, branch automation, and customer service, among others. In addition, trainees will receive on-the-job training to gain practical experience and prepare them for their roles within the bank.

Sultan Al Mahmood, Chief Human Resources Officer at CBD, emphasized the bank’s commitment to supporting the career aspirations of young Emiratis. “As a national bank, we see it as our responsibility to nurture young Emirati talent and support the UAE’s vision of Emiratisation. The Bedayati program is an integral part of our talent development strategy and demonstrates our unyielding commitment to empowering the next generation of Emirati leaders. By investing in the development of young talent, we aim to create new roles in the industry and support the needs of the wider banking and financial services sector in the UAE.”

Noura Alblooshi, Acting General Manager of the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), stated “We are delighted to partner with the Commercial Bank of Dubai on the Bedayati program, which aligns with our shared commitment to support the UAE’s vision of Emiratisation and nurture young Emirati talent. We think that investing in the development of young Emirati talent is critical to realizing the UAE’s ambition of establishing a knowledge-based economy. The Bedayati program exemplifies how partnership between the corporate and public sectors can assist to generate new possibilities for young Emiratis, and we are delighted to support CBD in this endeavor. By providing rigorous training and development programs to the targeted group of trainees, EIF is helping to prepare the next generation of Emirati leaders and drive the growth of the banking and financial services sector in the UAE.