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7/9/25, 1:59 PM Ajman University and DIB forge strategic partnership to accelerate career pathways for Emirati Talent
The agreement, signed by Dr. Karim Seghir, Chancellor of Ajman University, and Ms. Rafia Al Abbar,
SVP - Head of Human Resources at DIB, marks a joint commitment to preparing career-ready graduates
equipped with the skills, mindset, and practical experience required to thrive in today’s dynamic job
market.

As part of the MoU, DIB will offer internship and employment opportunities to Emirati graduates from
Ajman University, providing them with real-world exposure to the Islamic banking and financial services
sector. The bank will also host AU students for immersive learning experiences at its premises, including
industry workshops, site visits, and professional mentorship initiatives led by senior DIB executives.

Furthermore, DIB will actively support AU’s career-focused initiatives, from student development
programs to serving as a strategic industry partner in shaping students’ early professional journeys.

In return, AU will extend exclusive educational benefits to DIB employees and their families, including
tailor-made workshops designed to build leadership capacity and strengthen professional
competencies. These offerings reflect AU’s broader mission to make high-quality education more

accessible, while promoting continuous professional growth in response to evolving workforce needs.

“As a non-profit university, our mission extends beyond academic excellence to preparing graduates
who are ready to make a difference. This collaboration with DIB brings academic inquiry and industry
practice into closer dialogue, giving our students the opportunity to grow intellectually, develop

professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the world around them”, said Dr. Seghir.

Commenting on the partnership, Rafia Al Abbar, said: “Our collaboration with Ajman University reflects
our enduring commitment to nurturing Emirati talent and shaping the next generation of leaders in
Islamic finance. Through practical training, mentorship, and structured career paths, we aim to bridge
the gap between academic learning and the real-world expectations of today’s financial industry. This

partnership reflects our broader strategy to empower youth with the skills, tools, confidence and insight
to thrive, while advancing the UAE’s national vision of building a competitive, knowledge-based
economy.”

This partnership builds on Ajman University’s ongoing efforts to align higher education with market

demands, contributing to the UAE’s strategic approach of building knowledge-based future, fuelled by
innovation, for the generations to come.

About Ajman University

Founded in 1988 as the first private university in the UAE, Ajman University (AU) has a proud legacy of
academic excellence, innovation, and community impact. Today, AU stands as a globally recognized
institution, ranked #477 worldwide and #5 in the UAE by the 2025 QS World University Rankings, and is

the first private, non-profit university in the Arab region to earn full accreditation from the WASC Senior
College and University Commission (WSCUC).

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