Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today announced it has signed an agreement with Sharjah Tatweer Forum under which it will support the Sharjah Leadership Program in its 3rd edition. The Sharjah Leadership Program is organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the Honorary Chairman of Tatweer, in collaboration with the American University of Sharjah.

As part of the cooperation agreement, 4 seats will be designated to Emirates Islamic's Emirati workers who have actually successfully finished the programme's selection tests.

Sharjah Leadership Program was introduced with a goal to prepare the next generation of personal and public sector leaders in line with global requirements, in addition to enhance their awareness on the UAE's intend on innovation and transition into a knowledge-based economy. The programme also prepares to bring various institutions up to speed with scientific application of management and leadership systems, along with highlight Sharjah's economic sectors and future strategies. The program will include sees to the United States, particularly California, where participants will participate in development conferences along with a variety of sees to distinguished companies and research study centres.

Abdulla Showaiter-- Deputy CEO, Wholesale Banking, Emirates Islamic, said: "At Emirates Islamic, we are very happy to sponsor the Sharjah Leadership Program in its 3rd edition, which remains in line with our dedication to reinforcing and establishing the management abilities of UAE nationals and enhancing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to end up being future leaders in accordance with the UAE Vision 2021. We want to take this chance to express our gratitude to Sharjah Tatweer Forum for its outstanding efforts in allowing nationwide institutions to play a leading role in structure generations which can leading development in different financial activities.".

Jasim Mohammed Al Balushi, Chairman of Sharjah Tatweer Forum, stated, "Sharjah Leadership Program is committed to consolidating Tatweer's vision of preparing young leaders and empowering them with all the knowledge and abilities that would qualify them to lead and to contribute to the UAE's progress and development. It provides them with exposure to a variety of sectors and the expertise to achieve success through development workshops, lectures and programs, in addition to by participating in clinical gos to and jobs that match the country's future goals.".

Al Balushi stressed that signing a contract with Emirates Islamic represents a strategic partnership based upon shared values, in line with Tatweer's goals to cooperate and partner with business running in the UAE's significant economic sectors and to improve their function in developing Emirati leaders throughout various economic sectors.