Zayed Higher Organization and the Emirates Institute of Finance Celebrate the Graduation of the First Cohort of People of Determination in the Emiratization Empowerment Program in Al Ain

Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, in collaboration with the Emirates Institute of Finance, celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of participants in the Emiratization Empowerment Program, which represents a specialized professional diploma in the banking sector. The ceremony was held at the Al Ain Autism Center, affiliated with the organization, and marked the graduation of 23 students of determination after completing the five-month program, which was conducted two days per week.

The event was attended by several strategic partners and families of the graduates, along with Mr. Marwan Al Muhairi, Director General of the Emirates Institute of Finance, Ms. Margie Mimitz, Chief Human Resources Officer at Al Fardan Exchange, in addition to senior leaders from Zayed Higher Organization and the Emirates Institute of Finance.

H.E. Nafea Al Hammadi, Executive Director of the Support Services Sector at Zayed Higher Organization, delivered a speech in which he emphasized that graduating this cohort of People of Determination represents a significant step toward their effective integration into the labor market, particularly in the banking sector, which is considered a vital pillar supporting the country’s economic development. He praised the graduates’ perseverance, learning capabilities, and their success in acquiring skills that qualify them for specialized roles that will strengthen their career journeys and open new horizons for them.

For his part, Mr. Marwan Al Muhairi, Director General of the Emirates Institute of Finance, stressed that the graduation of the first cohort of the “Banking Diploma Program” is the culmination of a shared vision aimed at empowering national talents. It also reflects the Institute’s commitment to designing the program as a bridge linking the aspirations of People of Determination with the evolving needs of the financial sector, while providing high-quality, tailored education suited to their abilities. He explained that the graduates’ success demonstrates their competence and capability to contribute to enriching the financial sector with qualified professionals who can drive development and strengthen the UAE’s competitive position on the global stage.

Speakers at the ceremony further emphasized that the program embodies a pioneering model for empowering People of Determination, by equipping them with professional and administrative skills that enhance their opportunities for Emiratization and open up broad prospects for productive and sustainable employment.

The ceremony also featured the honoring of the Emirates Institute of Finance with a commemorative shield in appreciation of its role in making the program a success, in addition to the distribution of graduation certificates to the participants amid a festive atmosphere.

This program comes within the framework of a memorandum of understanding signed between Zayed Higher Organization and the Emirates Institute of Finance. Its initial results have already attracted the attention of a leading national exchange company, which has selected several graduates for intensive on-the-job training within its institutional environment in preparation for their employment. This reflects the growing confidence in the competencies of People of Determination and their ability to contribute to the country’s economic development journey.

This achievement reaffirms that investing in the potential of People of Determination is not only a humanitarian duty but also a true added value that strengthens Emiratization efforts and supports the sustainable development path of the United Arab Emirates.