The Financial Academy (FA) and Bank AlJazira inked a cooperation agreement to enhance joint cooperation on different areas. The deal focuses on developing human capital capabilities, implementing training programs and workshops, conducting research studies, and collaborating to execute initiatives that help achieve the goals of the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP) – a key components of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

The agreement was signed by Mr. Mana bin Mohammad AlKhamsan, CEO of the FA, and Mr. Faisal bin Mashour Al-Mansour, Head of the Human Capital and Corporate Support Group at Bank AlJazira.

Mr. AlKhamsan commented that the partnership is inspired by the Academy's strategy aiming to develop and advance the capabilities of the financial sector employees.

"As per the agreement, the FA will deliver workshops and training programs tailored to Bank AlJazira's staff, in addition to seminars, workshops and open sessions for the public. Moreover, the Academy will promote the employees' technical competencies related to the bank's areas of operation, and provide reports and reference research to be used in training workshops and programs," he explained.

The Financial Academy is an independent legal and administrative entity that is organizationally located under the Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority. The Academy seeks to qualify the financial sector’s human resources by advancing the knowledge, capabilities, skills and culture of its staff, including senior managers and board members. The FA also develops and promotes best professional financial practices, targeting all segments of the financial sector such as banking,finance, insurance and capital market