In line with the Government of Dubai's 'My Community' vision to transform Dubai into a disability-friendly city by 2020, Emirates NBD, among the leading banks in the area, has actually inaugurated its very first disability-friendly branch in Jumeirah. The effort belongs to the bank's #TogetherLimitless advocacy platform to develop a more inclusive community for individuals with disabilities in the UAE

The Jumeirah branch, situated at the Al Wasl Road crossway, is the very first of 4 bank branches to be modified to better suit the needs of individuals with disabilities this year, with plans to more extend the programme. In stage one of the modification, focusing primarily on enhanced movement gain access to, all Jumeirah branch staff members were trained on disability etiquette and the Sanad Card * features. An accessible main entrance door with pull and push buttons, accessible ramps, handrails, freshly painted zebra crossing, enhanced variety of designated parking spots, and anti-slip for the slopes and ramps have actually been consisted of to the branch outside.

While the branch currently had available ATMs, added functions now include new internal signage for the teller and Personal Banking areas, low-height ATM desks, devoted areas for wheel chairs in waiting areas and a brand-new alternative added to the queue machine for individuals with disabilities, to make sure fast-tracked client service.

Emirates NBD's #TogetherLimitless platform, launched in 2015, aims to provide solutions to the concerns dealt with by people with disabilities. These include: Adaption of branches to be more available to individuals with impairments; Workplace Inclusion-- an initiative to recognise talent, hire and train more people with disabilities; and a long-term partnership with Manzils PRIDE (People Receiving Independence and Dignity through Empowerment). Further information on these programmes can be found on the platforms microsite, emiratesnbd.com/togetherlimitless.