“First Abu Dhabi”: Graduation of 28 male and female citizens from the “Afaaq Program” .. and the launch of the “IFAB” research platform
The First Abu Dhabi Bank announced the graduation of the first batch of the “Financial Sector Horizons Program”, which numbered 28 male and female citizens, as well as the launch of the (IFAB) knowledge and research platform, in cooperation with the College of Executive Administrative Education at Yale University, which focuses on setting agendas and policies. And sharing information, by activating communication with a group of the most prominent global thinkers, to chart the future directions of the financial and investment sector, and other vital sectors, and through the integration of the global expertise of the First Abu Dhabi Bank, and the capabilities of a group of the most prominent global thinkers.
The Financial Sector Horizons Program aims to enhance the skills of Emirati talents in the financial sector, and focuses on teaching a deeper understanding of investment management, decision-making and strategy building, in addition to advanced concepts such as the application and use of scientific data, and quantitative techniques in the investment decision-making process.
IFAB platform
The IFAB platform was also designed to enable stakeholders to learn about the future of the financial and investment sector, and effectively contribute to its development.
This step aims to consolidate the position of the UAE as a global financial center, by focusing on preparing the necessary skills to keep pace with the future stages of the sector's future.
The platform focuses on four main axes, including: executive education, research and studies, sector events and forums, and a series of periodic seminars.
The digital platform works to link academic research and specialized training, and to employ financial information from the First Abu Dhabi Bank, and global research centers for excellence and creativity, to provide experts and specialists in middle and senior management positions with the necessary tools and information related to the sector’s regional activities, to support their professional success and promote sector growth. Generally.
skill building
Hana Al Rostamani, Group CEO of First Abu Dhabi Bank, said: "At the current stage, there is a need to focus on building financial skills and knowledge within all institutions and entities responsible for promoting economic growth at the state level, including commercial and government entities alike."
She added that preparing a new generation of experts and developing their capabilities and expertise is one of the most important pillars on which development efforts are based, noting the keenness of First Abu Dhabi Bank to launch the IFAB knowledge and research platform in a strategic partnership with the School of Executive Administrative Education at Yale University, through "IKON Foundation for Training and Guidance".
She said: "Our strong partnership with the Emirates Foundation is an extension of our ongoing knowledge initiatives, at a time when we look forward to launching the second batch of the Afaq Financial Program, paving the way for a new phase of growth and prosperity, and supporting the ambitious national development goals and aspirations of our wise leadership."
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