Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Wins Big At Nafis Awards 2023-2024

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has secured three awards during the second cycle of the Nafis Award, highlighting its commitment to fostering Emirati talent and advancing national development goals.

The Nafis Award, part of the 'Projects of the 50' agenda, aims to enhance the competitiveness of Emirati human resources and empower them to occupy jobs in the private sector. Abdullah Nasser Al Nuaimi, an employee in ADIB's Legal Department, won first place in the specialised jobs category.

Shafiqa Mohammed Al-Salami, from ADIB's Compliance Department, placed second in the banking jobs category. Nouf Al-Ali, an employee from the call centre department, secured third position in the retail and customer service jobs category.

ADIB also received the Silver Category Award from Nafis, recognising its exceptional efforts in Emiratisation and its contribution to enhancing the competitiveness and participation of Emiratis in the workforce.

Leadership Comments

Bushra Al Shehhi, ADIB's Group Chief Human Resources Officer, commented on the achievement: "We take great pride in the esteemed recognition that our colleagues obtained in the second cycle of the Nafis Award. This honour will undoubtedly inspire more individuals to emphasise the quality and expertise of their contributions to the work environment."

Al Shehhi added, "In accordance with the vision and directives of our leadership, a strategic priority for ADIB is the development and empowerment of local competencies and talents. Our objective is to foster collaboration among all our partners and develop leadership programmes and specialised job training to nurture the upcoming generation of banking industry executives."

Commitment to National Development

The awards underscore ADIB's dedication to national development through initiatives that support Emirati talent. The bank's efforts align with broader national objectives aimed at increasing Emirati participation in various sectors.

The recognition from Nafis serves as a testament to ADIB's ongoing commitment to these goals. The bank continues to invest in programmes that develop local talent, ensuring a robust pipeline of skilled professionals for the future.

With inputs from WAM