HBMeU meets with UAE Central Bank to discuss e-Learning strategies for banking sector

Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University (HBMeU), a leader in the field of e-Learning and quality management in the Arab World, has announced that it has recently met with UAE Central Bank Governor H.E. Sultan Bin Nasser Al Suwaidi and other Central Bank senior officials to discuss how e-Learning programs can benefit the banking sector. A presentation was also conducted about the distinct capabilities of HBMeU as a pioneering institution in e-Learning as well as the key programs and offerings of HBMeU’s e-TQM Institute.

H.E. Sultan Bin Nasser Al Suwaidi, Central Bank Governor, said: “e-Learning is an important tool in the continuing education and training programs that are being constantly implemented in the banking sector. We are therefore pleased to partner with Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University in developing modern and customized e-Learning solutions that match the quality standards of the Central Bank.

Prof. Nabil Baydoun, Learners & Enterprise Development, Assistant Chancellor, HBMeU, said: “With the expanding operations of banking institutions across the country, e-Learning emerges as a truly viable solution to address the corresponding growth in training and teaching requirements. We have made it clear during our meeting with the Central Bank how e-Learning technologies and techniques can make it a lot easier for banks to conduct training and deliver content to hundreds of employees spread across dozens of locations. The meeting was therefore an important step forward in HBMeU’s continuing collaboration with the Central Bank to develop strategies and solutions that will help fill gaps in the delivery of quality e-Learning services and content to banking institutions in the UAE.”

Other Central Bank representatives who attended the meeting, which was held at the Central Bank Head Office in Abu Dhabi, were Mr. Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Senior Manager, Human Resources Division; Ms. Nariman Kamber Al Awadi, Chief Manager of Training & Development of Human Resources Unit; Mrs. Iman Finaish, Expert – Human Resources Career Development. HBMeU was represented by Prof. Nabil Baydoun, Learners & Enterprise Development, Assistant Chancellor; Ms. Nadia Amanallah Kamali, Marketing and Communication Director, and Dr. Souma AlHaj, Director of e-TQM Institute.

HBMeU is the first virtual university in the Arab World that was established with the vision to develop a new learning process through the implementation of teaching practices characterised by flexibility, quality and diversity to strengthen self-leadership among students and prepare them socially and academically for a future career through integration in the job market. HBMeU’s philosophy is based on vital methods that have been developed through extensive research and development by specialists from all over the world. These methods include offering high-quality programs, supporting the pursuit of lifelong learning, promoting the freedom of information, reinforcing the culture of excellence and innovation and providing education for everyone in line with the highest standards of comprehensiveness and credibility. The university seeks to constantly identify knowledge needs, support research and development programs and create an outstanding environment for e-learning.