Alizz Islamic Bank celebrates the graduation of the third batch of the Ruwad Alizz Leadership Development Programme

Muscat: Alizz Islamic Bank recently celebrated the graduation of the third batch of the Ruwad Alizz Leadership Development Programme. The ceremony was graced by Sayyida Rawan bint Ahmed Al Said, Mr. Ali Al Mani, CEO of Alizz Islamic Bank, Mr. Sulaiman Al Harthy, CEO of Oman Arab Bank and other members of executive management. The course conceptualised in collaboration with Harvard ManageMentor, an e-learning platform from the prestigious Harvard University, aims to enhance the skill and knowledge of middle management, enabling them to become future leaders.

A group of 34 delegates successfully completed the Ruwad Alizz program that focuses on developing leaders from both the government institutions and private sector establishments.

This brings the number of graduates of the Ruwad Alizz Leadership Development programme to 95 graduates overall from various government and private sector institutions, in addition to Alizz Islamic Bank employees.

 The programme looks to equip participants with the necessary skills required to meet future job market demands by providing a comprehensive and rapid development journey for future leaders. The six month program included a group of local and regional exceptional leadership guest speakers, including members of the bank's leadership team. This provided a unique opportunity for participants to learn from diverse leadership styles and experiences, which is essential for future success. The programme's philosophy is based on the belief that personal growth is driven by the accumulation of experiences from individuals, societies and various organisations.

Speaking about the graduation ceremony, Sumaya Al Nabhani, Acting Head of Learning & Development of Alizz Islamic Bank said, “At Alizz Islamic Bank we are focused on collectively serving our beloved country and continuously striving to develop future leaders in alignment with Oman's Vision 2040. We reiterate the bank’s dedication to this by equipping talented Omanis with suitable opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth. The commitment of the delegates in this program speaks volumes about their investment in themselves and the development of our nation”.

Ruwad Alizz is a comprehensive programme in which other institutions are also invited to participate to maximise its benefits. The participants' progress is closely monitored through a specific system that evaluates their performance. The programme includes exploring and self-inquiring on specific topics related to leadership. The learning and development team provide guidance on how to apply the knowledge gained during the two-week self-inquiry period in face-to-face educational sessions that take place within one day.