EDB redefines Emirati career pathways with ‘Careers of Purpose’ at Ru’ya Careers UAE 2025
Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE’s development-focused financial engine, is set to unveil a series of initiatives at Ru’ya Careers UAE 2025 aimed at positioning the bank as more than just a financial institution. The initiatives, which run from 23 to 25 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, reinforce EDB’s role as a launchpad for future Emirati leaders in industries driving the nation’s economic transformation.
Unlike traditional banking pathways, the EDB Graduate Programme offers young Emiratis opportunities in non-conventional career tracks, from green manufacturing and renewable energy finance to healthcare expansion and advanced technology ventures. These career paths directly contribute to the UAE’s non-oil GDP growth, giving graduates the opportunity to align their personal development with the nation’s broader transformation.
In addition, the High Potentials (HIPO) Programme prepares standout Emirati professionals for senior leadership roles across finance and key sectors of the UAE’s economic agenda. Together, these programmes reflect EDB’s commitment to Emiratisation and national talent development, while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
This approach has already earned the bank recognition as the first local bank in the UAE to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, underscoring the resonance of its culture with the aspirations of Emirati youth.
Commenting on the bank’s participation, Dr. Abeer Al Sumaiti, Chief Human Resources Officer at EDB, said:
“At EDB, graduates don’t just enter banking, they enter the front lines of the UAE’s industrial and economic transformation. Ru’ya Careers is about showing young nationals that their careers can create real impact, from financing factories to building the nation’s food security, from supporting tech startups to enabling clean energy projects. These are careers with purpose, and they are open to the next generation of Emiratis.”
During the three-day event, EDB will showcase career opportunities, highlight success stories from its graduate and leadership programmes, and invite Emirati youth to contribute to the UAE’s next phase of sustainable economic growth.
