Sharjah Islamic Bank coordinates with Sharjah Civil Defense to implement a successful mock evacuation exercise

Within the framework of its comprehensive emergency plans, Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) recently successfully conducted a mock evacuation in the main office building in the Al Taawun area in cooperation with the Sharjah Civil Defense. The exercise aimed to prepare employees for immediate and organised evacuation and exit from the building as quickly as possible in the event of an emergency to reduce potential risks to life and property.

The implementation of this exercise is part of the SIB's plans to assess the efficiency of its buildings and the readiness of its staff to deal immediately with emergencies and various types of accidents and fires that may arise at work sites and its network of branches spread throughout the UAE.

Customer and employee safety is our top concern and our core corporate value

Mr Hassan Al Balghouni, Head of Corporate Communications at Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), said, "Sharjah Islamic Bank places the safety of employees, customers, and property at the top of its interests and the core of its institutional values. The SIB continuously strives to promote health and safety in the workplace."

Mr Hassan Al Balghouni stressed that SIB adopts several preventive initiatives and exercises to deal proactively with various scenarios and coordinates with the relevant security authorities such as police command and civil defence departments. In addition, he outlined the bank's range of innovative initiatives to achieve environmental sustainability, such as rationalising energy consumption, recycling practices, and ensuring the safe disposal of expired assets.  

Points of improvement and aspects of future development

A total of 454 male and female employees from the bank's main office eagerly participated in implementing the exercise by following the instructions and guidance. During the process, managers examined the availability of necessary devices and equipment, and supervisors assisted employees with special needs to facilitate their smooth and safe exit from the building. The exercise concluded with an internal meeting to evaluate the evacuation's effectiveness and identify improvement points for future development.

Sharjah Islamic Bank is committed to building a creative and competitive knowledge-based economy while keeping pace with global economic transformation and using state of the art digital technologies.