The ‘Ethraa Career Fair’ has recently kicked off in the Emirate of Dubai at The Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF). Organized by the EIF with the assistance of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, formally known as NAFIS, the fair serves as a place of support and opportunity for graduates of local universities and aspiring professionals looking to build their career in the financial and banking sector.
Saif Humaid Al Dhaheri, Assistant Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE – Strategic Affairs, Financial Infrastructure and Digital Transformation Sector was present at the event, along with other representatives from Banks and Insurance companies. During this endeavor, numerous workshops are taking place along with a special pavilion that offers guidance to potential job seekers.
The Ethraa Career Fair has over 50 key participants from the Banking, Insurance, Exchange and Financing industries. The goal of the initiative is to generate 1,500 jobs, of which 700 are in the Banking sector, 500 in the Exchange sector, 300 in the Insurance sector, and 50 in Financing Companies. Its purpose is to connect current and upcoming high-calibre candidates with these organizations through the Emiratisation Agenda. As a result, the UAE will be able to establish a generation of well-developed professionals that are able to lead different business sectors and make valuable contributions to the nation’s economy.
The Emirates Institute of Finance was founded in 2008, with the primary goal of developing and promoting the financial markets in the UAE. It is a specialized institute that strives to become the region’s foremost authority on financial markets by providing various training and developmental programs. Through its continuous initiatives and collaborations, EIF has earned widespread recognition and a formidable reputation across the financial world. It is the UAE’s leading Financial Institute and one of the world’s most sought-after finance educational institutes.
Saif Humaid Al Dhaheri is a UAE national currently serving as Assistant Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE as well as a member of the UAE Cabinet in the Strategic Affairs, Financial Infrastructure and Digital Transformation Sector. He has a strong history of leadership and governance, and has been the driving force behind numerous initiatives that broaden the role of the Central Bank of the UAE. He has devoted much of his career to ensuring financial development for both the Central Bank of the UAE and the nation at large, and is a key figure in the future and prosperity of UAE’s economy.
The ‘Ethraa Career Fair’ demonstrates The Emirates Institute of Finance and the UAE’s efforts in furthering the nation’s prosperity and is a testament to the importance of human resource in the development of any country’s economy. It is an important initiative and opportunity for the nation’s current and upcoming graduates and those looking to enter the finance or banking sectors, and is paving the way for the future of the financial and banking industry.
