In the presence of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Emirates NBD Group, a leading banking institution in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey, the Board of Directors of Emirates NBD has honored a new group of talented Emirati professionals who have successfully attained international certifications as Chartered Accountants from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The bank’s board commended the dedication and perseverance demonstrated by these certified Emirati accountants in achieving this significant professional milestone. This accomplishment reflects Emirates NBD’s ongoing commitment to nurturing and developing local talent, as well as enhancing leadership capabilities within the financial sector in the UAE.
Patrick Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer of Emirates NBD Group, stated: “We take great pride in celebrating our Emirati colleagues who have earned these prestigious qualifications. Their achievements embody a combination of academic excellence, discipline, and resilience essential for future leaders in the financial industry.” He added, “At Emirates NBD, we are committed to preparing a group of talented Emirati professionals for future leadership roles, and the accomplishments we witness today affirm the success of our long-term vision for developing and qualifying this talent.” Emirates NBD proudly announced that a significant portion of the Emirati accountants certified by the ICAEW in the UAE have received their training and qualifications through the group’s internal professional development program. Currently, there are 15 Emirati Chartered Accountants accredited by the ICAEW, along with three Emirati professionals qualified by the ACCA, in addition to many others pursuing ACCA accreditation.
Eman Abd Al-Razzaq, Chief Operations Officer and Head of Human Resources at Emirates NBD Group, remarked: “The development of Emirati talent is central to our human resources strategy. The dedication shown by these young professionals is truly inspiring, and we are committed to providing them with the tools, guidance, and opportunities they need to excel. Today’s success reflects the strength and effectiveness of our internal professional development program and supports our ongoing efforts to prepare the next generation of Emirati leaders in the financial sector.”