Bank Nizwa provides over 3000 training programmes to its employees

Bank Nizwa provides over 3000 training programmes to its employees

Haifa Al Lawati, Head of HR, Bank Nizwa



Bank Nizwa, which has been revered as a leading and most trusted Islamic bank in the Sultanate, attributes a significant part of its success to its employees and continuously takes various initiatives to encourage their growth.

Capitalising on the advantages of online programmes, Bank Nizwa has introduced e-learning as an additional learning resource for its employees. The e-learning programmes were well-received by the employees and recorded about 90% employees attending more than 3000 programmes that focus on Islamic Banking Training, Product Development, Sales, Leadership, Risk Management, Wealth Management, Corporate and Retail Banking. All eLearning programs shared with the employees come from the most reputable providers with high credibility.

To achieve a better employee experience, the HR team undertook a complete revamp of all their services while also enhancing the digital portals to make it easier for the staff to access information in areas such as Personal Development, HR Awareness, HR Content, HR Services, and HR Support. With new services to encourage personal and professional development being introduced, and other services digitalized, Bank Nizwa has provided a platform for innovation. While helping employees to acquire leadership qualities, this initiative will also go a long