DUBAI, 2nd September, 2024 (WAM) — The Emirates Institute of Finance has announced the launch of Cohort 3 of the “Ethraa” programme, set to begin in September 2024 and conclude by year-end.

The announcement was made during a ceremony held at the institute’s campus in Dubai.

This phase of the programme is designed to train over 500 Emirati Talents who were recruited during the third and fourth “Ethraa” career fairs.

Upon securing employment in the financial sector, these cadres will embark on professional careers that offer ongoing development opportunities. A second group, consisting of 400 Emirati talents, is scheduled to begin their training in January of the following year.

The ceremony was inaugurated by HSaif Al Dhaheri, Assistant Governor for Banking Operations and Support Services at the Central Bank and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Institute of Finance. The event was attended by several HR directors and representatives from banks and financial institutions across the UAE.

Participants in Cohort 3 will engage in 21 specialised training pathways, covering areas such as programming, finance and accounting, cybersecurity, information security, data engineering and analytics, auditing, financial technology (FinTech), IT infrastructure and networking, human resources, product management, investment, project management, underwriting, and claims.

Noura Alblooshi, General Manager of the Emirates Institute of Finance, said, “With the unwavering support of our wise leadership, the ‘Ethraa’ programme has successfully met its 2024 target, recruiting over 900 Emirati citizens into the banking and financial sector. The career fairs we organised have been instrumental in providing high-quality job opportunities for Emirati youth. We are confident that our collective efforts will help cultivate a new generation of leaders in the financial sector, equipped to meet future challenges.”