Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has achieved 100% Emiratisation across all banking roles in its Al Ain branches, underscoring the bank’s ongoing commitment to nurturing Emirati talent and supporting sustainable growth within its operations.
ADCB has successfully set an industry benchmark in Emiratisation where all its branches at Al Ain now employ approximately 300 UAE national professionals in highly skilled positions across various departments, including Islamic banking, corporate banking, cash management, operations and wealth management.
With an average tenure of nine years, the team in Al Ain exemplifies loyalty and dedication while being supported in their professional development by targeted training programmes and a structured path for career progression.
Building on this success, the bank plans to create 300 additional positions in Al Ain for UAE nationals by 2026. Through this initiative, ADCB aims to empower and nurture UAE national expertise and maintain its position at the forefront of Emiratisation in the banking sector in Al Ain.
“Emiratisation is a cornerstone of our strategy designed to foster sustainable growth across the banking sector and the broader economy. By investing in national talent, we are not only building a future-ready workforce but also creating a robust pipeline of leaders who will drive innovation and excellence,” said Ala’a Eraiqat, Group Chief Executive Officer of ADCB.
ADCB is participating in the “Nafis” initiative launched by the Emirati Competitiveness Council in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The initiative aims to provide job opportunities and training programmes for UAE nationals in Al Ain, contributing to the acceleration of Emiratisation in the country’s key economic sectors.
The bank exceeded its annual Emiratisation targets, contributing to the goals set by the central bank for the entire banking sector by 2026. ADCB recruited around 400 UAE nationals in 2024, bringing the total to more than 2,100 Emirati employees, representing approximately 40% of the employee base and one of the highest levels in the industry.
Seasoned Emirati leaders are integral to ADCB’s strategic vision, contributing as key members of the bank’s management committees and driving critical decisions. Emiratis with voting rights constitute 60% of the compliance committee and 62% of the risk management committee.
Last year, the bank appointed and promoted a distinguished group of UAE nationals to leadership roles, increasing Emirati representation with voting rights in the executive management team to 40%.
