In line with its firm belief in the importance of higher education and development for its employees, and in order to consistently maintain high levels of quality and service; Emirates Islamic Bank (EIB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD). The MOU was signed by Mr. Omar Al Gaizi Human Resources & Administration Manager from Emirates Islamic Bank (EIB) and Professor Robert J. Whelan, President, University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) and is aimed at helping to ensure that the bank’s employees have access to training and educational opportunities which can help to enhance their skills aligned with business dynamics. The MOU promotes the educational programmes offered by the university and presents opportunities for academic and postgraduate studies, plus various courses. In addition, this MOU offers an exceptional 10% rate reduction for all EIB employees and their families on all the programmes offered by the university. The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the UAE’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Established in 1993 by the University of Wollongong in Australia, the university is currently ranked among the leading universities in the world. Mr. Omar Al Gaizi Human Resources & Administration Manager at EIB Noted, “Emirates Islamic Bank firmly encourages the development of its employees by offering the means and support to our staff who are interested in enhancing their skills. This is highly productive for the bank as a whole as it adds to the bank’s knowledge base as well as it further strengthens the bond between the bank and its employees.” Mr. Al Gaizi also emphasized on the importance of this partnership with the prestigious educational and services institution, which will facilitate the process of the bank’s employees receiving promising learning opportunities which ultimately result in the best possible products and services for its valued customers at all times.
