Manama:The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) has entered into a strategic training agreement with Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) to enhance professional development opportunities for the bank's employees, aiming to bolster talent within Bahrain's financial sector.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the agreement was formalized at BIBF's headquarters with the presence of Dr Ahmed Al Shaikh, BIBF's Chief Executive Officer, and Fatema Al Alawi, BisB's Chief Executive Officer.
Under this agreement, BIBF will facilitate the "Relationship Managers' Excellence Programme" which centers on key areas such as governance, risk management, documentation standards, and client relations. The collaboration also includes additional training programmes aligned with the bank's workforce development goals.
Dr Al Shaikh emphasized the importance of continuous professional development amidst the evolving financial sector. He stated that the partnership aims to deliver practical training addressing the changing needs of the banking industry, enhancing governance and risk management practices, and supporting the ongoing development of Bahrain's financial sector.
Fatema Al Alawi highlighted the significance of investing in employee professional development, acknowledging their crucial role in delivering high-quality service to customers. She noted that the partnership with BIBF will further enhance their teams' expertise in relationship management, improve customer experience, and uphold high professional standards.