Dubai Islamic Financial institution (DIB) and Dubai Worldwide Monetary Centre, (DIFC), the main international monetary middle within the Center East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) area, have entered right into a partnership for the 7th AccelerateHER version.
The Accelerator Program was launched in 2019 by the DIFC Innovation Hub to equip the subsequent era of feminine monetary companies professionals with significant mentoring as they embark on their profession path, supported by high expertise and business leaders in Dubai.
The AccelerateHER community has efficiently mentored over 100 girls by greater than 200 mentoring pairs and 120 workshops.
Actions embrace mentoring classes, skilled and soft-skills workshops and networking alternatives, together with entry to DIFC Innovation Hub co-working areas.
Arif Amiri, CEO of the DIFC Authority, mentioned: “DIFC has a long-standing dedication to attracting high monetary expertise to Dubai, which is clear within the Centre’s rising worldwide workforce of over 36,000 professionals. The AccelerateHER program is designed to boost the abilities of the subsequent wave of monetary companies professionals and we’re excited to see the subsequent cohort proceed to profit from Dubai Islamic Financial institution’s partnership and experience as we proceed our journey to form the way forward for finance.”
Dr. AS Adnan Chilwan, GOR CEO of Dubai Islamic Financial institution mentioned: “We’re proud to be the unique sponsor of AccelerateHer, an initiative that aligns with our dedication to empower and nurture the subsequent era of girls leaders. By supporting this program, we purpose to advertise a extra various and inclusive monetary sector the place girls can thrive and contribute considerably to the expansion and innovation of our business. Along with the DIFC Innovation Hub, we’re assured that AccelerateHer will create a long-lasting affect and encourage extra girls to pursue their ambitions within the monetary sector.”
The three-month programme, which is able to begin in September 2023, will happen on the DIFC Innovation Hub and its companion workplaces in Dubai. To register for AccelerateHer, please go to https://innovationhub.difc.ae/register-accelerateher.