Dubai Islamic Bank Teams Up with Informa Connect for Workforce Training

Dubai, UAE  – Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has entered into a strategic alliance with Informa Connect Academy via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at HRSE Dubai. This partnership, delivered through the DIB Academy, focuses on advancing professional training, certifications, and workforce development in the UAE and broader GCC region.

The collaboration establishes a framework for jointly developing, delivering, and assuring quality in professional training programs that will benefit both DIB employees and professionals from various sectors eager to enhance their skills and career trajectories.

Broadening Learning Beyond Banking

With this partnership, the DIB Academy will draw upon its extensive expertise in Islamic banking and finance to boost professional capabilities within the regional financial ecosystem and beyond. Informa Connect Academy, recognized globally for its superior learning and certification offerings, will work closely with DIB Academy to scrutinize, audit, and validate courses through a combined curriculum panel, ensuring that the highest levels of academic and professional standards are maintained.

Rafia Al Abbar, Head of Human Resources at DIB, stated:
"Learning and development is essential for sustained performance and resilience at DIB. This alliance reflects our dedication to cultivating talent that is ready for the future, both within the bank and the wider business landscape. By merging DIB’s Islamic finance expertise with Informa’s global educational resources, we aim to arm professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in a fast-changing economy."

Shared Commitment to Excellence and Innovation

The MOU lays the groundwork for collaborative curriculum development, designing professional certifications, and executing training programs for both internal staff and external professionals. Emphasizing knowledge sharing, capacity building, and alignment with changing industry standards, the programs are designed to remain significant and impactful.

Nicola Bell, Head of Learning Solutions at Informa Connect Academy, remarked:
"We are excited to partner with DIB Academy to drive educational excellence across sectors. Our blend of global professional education expertise and DIB’s regional perspective ensures that all programs maintain their relevance, rigor, and quality."

Empowering the Workforce of Tomorrow

Though the programs primarily target DIB employees, they will also be available to professionals throughout the UAE and GCC who are looking to improve their skills and gain internationally recognized certifications. This partnership emphasizes a mutual commitment to fostering a robust professional learning environment, championing educational excellence, and aiding the UAE’s transition into a diversified, knowledge-based economy.