Emirates Islamic supports student programme on cross-cultural learning

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, recently participated in a cross-cultural learning programme as it invited students of 2 prominent universities from the United States of America (USA).

The visit belongs to a research programme arranged by Miami University of Ohio and The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management to offer participating students an opportunity to broaden cross-cultural understanding on conducting company in the GCC, a progressively crucial area within the worldwide economy.

During the see, Emirates Islamic supplied the students an introduction on the principles of Islamic Finance. The group were also provided insight on the growing importance of Islamic Finance in the global monetary system and the bank's vital contribution to the UAE economy.

Jamal Bin Ghalaita, CEO, Emirates Islamic said: "Over the years, Emirates Islamic has actually taken the lead in raising awareness on Islamic banking, as a core element of our commitment to expand Islamic banking's reach. Continuing with our outreach campaign, we are delighted to welcome this group of students from USA and we look forward to connecting with more students from the UAE, the GCC and across the world.".

Continued Bin Ghalaita, "Islamic banking assumes enhancing significance today as worldwide financial markets experience difficulties making it important for students, our future policy makers and business owners, to be informed on the principles of Islamic Finance as part of a regular university curriculum.".