BisB Successfully Concludes its Summer Training Program for University Students and Graduates

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Published September 19th, 2023 - 06:35 GMT

BisB Successfully Concludes its Summer Training Program for University Students and Graduates
During the event

Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), the leading provider of Islamic digital banking services in the Kingdom of Bahrain, successfully concluded its summer training program comprising of 28 university students and graduates. The training program began in July and ended in September, in which trainees were equipped with practical work experience and professional skills from the Bank's various departments in line with their graduation requirements. 
The training program was established with the aim of elevating the professional skills of university students and graduates who aspire to build their future careers in the banking industry. This initiative comes as part of the Bank's ongoing commitment to empowering youth and investing in promising local talents, as well as its Corporate Social Responsibility platform, Jood. In addition to reflecting the Bank's directives to develop the new generation of bankers and provide them with sufficient training and experience to lead the future of Islamic banking.
Commenting on the occasion, Ms. Afnan Saleh, Chief Human Resources Officer at BisB, said: "As part of our social responsibility towards our community and our belief in the importance of training and developing our youth, we strive to adopt initiatives that enable university students and graduates to receive quality training opportunities that prepare them for future success and promising job opportunities. Moving forward, we are committed to uplifting our training programs to empower youth and provide them with the necessary professional experience and skills."
The Bank's summer training program provided trainees with extensive knowledge on the tasks and responsibilities of various banking and administrative positions in the Bank, paving the way for their future success in the labor market. All of the participants enrolled in the program were given the opportunity to boost their skills and enrich their general knowledge on working operations in the Islamic banking sector. At the end of the program, trainees received certificates of completion indicating that they completed the training requirements. 

Background Information

Bahrain Islamic Bank

Incorporated in 1979 as the first Islamic bank in the kingdom of Bahrain, and the fourth in the GCC. Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) has played a pivotal role in the development of the Islamic banking industry and the Kingdom’s economy. The Bank operates under an Islamic Retail banking licence from the Central Bank of Bahrain and is listed on the Bahrain Bourse.

At the end of 2016, the Bank’s paid up capital was BD 101 million, while total assets stood at BD 1042 million. The Bank’s modern branch network comprises 5 branches, 4 innovative financial malls, and 56 ATMs located throughout the Kingdom. A steadfast focus on continuous innovation, strong corporate governance and risk management, employee development, and the use of state of the art technology to deliver superior customer service, has cemented Bahrain Islamic Bank’s position as the leading Sharia’a – compliant bank in the Kingdom.

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