Al ain: Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO), in collaboration with the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of participants in a programme representing a specialised professional diploma in the banking sector. The ceremony, held at the Al Ain Autism Centre affiliated with ZHO, marked the graduation of 23 students with determination after completing the five-month programme, conducted over two days per week.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event was attended by several strategic partners, families of the graduates, and notable figures including Marwan Al Muhairi, General Manager of the Emirates Institute of Finance, alongside senior leaders from ZHO and EIF. Nafea Al Hammadi, Executive Director of the Support Services Sector at ZHO, delivered a speech emphasizing that graduating this cohort of People of Determination represents a significant step toward their effective integration into the labor market, particularly in the banking sector, which is considered a vital pillar supporting the country's economic development. He praised the graduates' perseverance, learning capabilities, and their success in acquiring skills that qualify them for specialised roles that will strengthen their career journeys and open new horizons for them.
Marwan Al Muhairi highlighted that the graduation of the first cohort of the 'Banking Diploma Programme' is the culmination of a shared vision aimed at empowering national talents. It reflects the Institute's commitment to designing the programme as a bridge linking the aspirations of People of Determination with the evolving needs of the financial sector, while providing high-quality, tailored education suited to their abilities. He explained that the graduates' success demonstrates their competence and capability to contribute to enriching the financial sector with qualified professionals who can drive development and strengthen the UAE's competitive position on the global stage.
Speakers at the ceremony further emphasized that the programme embodies a pioneering model for empowering People of Determination by equipping them with professional and administrative skills that enhance their opportunities for Emiratisation and open up broad prospects for productive and sustainable employment. The ceremony also featured the honouring of the Emirates Institute of Finance with a commemorative shield in appreciation of its role in making the programme a success, in addition to the distribution of graduation certificates to the participants amid a festive atmosphere.
