H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE and Chairman of the Board of the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), along with the board members at Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre.

The Sharjah Ruler praised the efforts of the Board of the institute, commending their diligent follow-up and developmental plans for the banking and financial sector in the country.

He also appreciated their employment initiatives and support for Emiratisation, which reflects positively on enhancing community development.

The Sharjah Ruler listened to an explanation of the training programmes in banking and financial services in the UAE and the region, as well as the institute's plans and strategies aimed at graduating students with high skills that serve the financial sector in line with the vision and aspirations of the wise leadership.

The Ruler of Sharjah also reviewed the institute's periodic reports and statistics aimed at preparing institute graduates for the job market, as well as developing future plans that align with government directives, increase Emiratisation rates, and make the banking sector an attractive environment for graduate students.

The Chairman of the Board of the Emirates Institute of Finance and the accompanying delegation expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the Ruler of Sharjah for his warm reception and significant support, as well as his continuous guidance that supports the institute's strategies and contributes to the development of the financial and banking sector.