Dubai: In line with its Emiratisation strategy to provide career placements for UAE National staff, Mashreq bank announced a 100 per cent nationalisation of its branch managers across its branch network. The move demonstrates the bank’s continuous efforts towards Emiratisation initiatives and career growth opportunities within the organisation.

The Chief Executive Officer of Mashreq Bank, Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, congratulated all branch managers, encouraging them to reflect the bank’s customer focus in all interactions. Farhad Irani, Head of Retail Banking Group at Mashreq attended the ceremony along with senior executives.

Mariam Al Ali, Manager, UAE National Recruitment & Development, Mashreq, said, “We are very pleased to have completed Emiratisation across branch managers’ level. This is indeed a reflection of Mashreq’s commitment to continue achieving outstanding results in nationalising managerial positions across the bank.”

The bank also promoted 28 UAE nationals to mid-managerial positions within the branch network. This included providing adequate training on the job to ensure they are equipped with necessary skills for the new positions.