July 01, 2007

Shamil Bank Supports the Society Through Its Summer Training programme

Shamil Bank of Bahrain, a leading commercial and investment bank, has taken onboard twenty-six Bahraini university students for an intensive summer programme, offering practical training in the field of banking and finance. On-the-job training is a pre-requisite for graduating students of University of Bahrain and other private educational institutions. Shamil Bank, a subsidiary of Ithmaar Bank, decided to launch the annual four-month programme as part of its ongoing commitment towards Bahraini society.

The trainees were welcomed to the Bank by Tariq Bahar, Head of Retail Banking, Essa Al Jalahma, Manager, Personnel Department and Enas Mohammed Rahimi, Assistant Manager, Training & Development. Bahar presented an overview of the Bank including its vision, mission and strategic objectives and also offered work guidelines and tips which will be useful for the students’ training period and future careers. Al Jalahma covered Shamil Bank’s procedures and regulations, encouraging the students to feel free in providing feedback and suggestions to its management. The trainees were then placed in various departments at the Bank’s head office in the Seef District and at branches throughout of the Kingdom.

Commenting on the programme, Shamil Bank Chief Executive, Mr. Mohamed Hussein, explained that large number of students have benefited from training at Shamil Bank since the programme’s inception over the years.
“Shamil Bank wants to be recognised, not only as an innovator in Islamic finance, but also as a significant contributor to the community of the Kingdom of Bahrain, our host country. The Bank is proud to have been able to touch the lives of so many youngsters and positively impact their professional development,” he said.

“On behalf of Shamil Bank and Ithmaar Bank’s management and staff, I’d like to wish the trainees an enjoyable and productive summer ahead. We encourage them to take full advantage of this programme, which will undoubtedly be of great use to their studies and future careers.”