Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Al Ain Football Club, has inaugurated a new Emirates NBD branch and operations centre at Al Ain Square, near Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain.
Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed toured the new facilities, launched in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, as part of the Nafis initiative. The facilities align with Emirates NBD’s expansion plans in Al Ain and its longstanding commitment to Emiratisation since its establishment.
Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed praised initiatives that support the UAE’s economic and social development, emphasising that this project reflects Emirates NBD’s dedication to empowering Emirati talent and expanding its presence in Al Ain.
He also highlighted the new branch's features, which are designed to meet LEED energy and environmental standards. The branch will provide a wide range of banking services, including trade finance, banking compliance, business accounts, and credit services. Once fully operational, the centre will be capable of processing over 350,000 transactions annually.
The new centre currently employs 109 Emirati men and women, with plans to increase this number to 400 over the next three years, underscoring the bank’s commitment to empowering young Emirati talent.
This opening is part of Emirates NBD’s expansion strategy in Al Ain, where the bank currently operates five branches, two under Emirates NBD and three under Emirates Islamic.
Emirates NBD management has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a 45 per cent Emiratisation rate within its workforce by 2026. Through this initiative, the bank aims to create a thriving work environment that fosters both professional and personal growth while focusing on empowering the next generation of Emirati banking professionals.
