Under the patronage and presence of the Governor of the Monetary Authority.. The Palestinian Islamic Bank celebrates the graduation of the LEADERS programs and the empowerment of promising female employees for future leadership preparation

SadaNews - The Palestinian Islamic Bank celebrated the graduation of 85 participants in the LEADERS program for future leadership preparation and the empowerment program for promising female employees. These initiatives are part of the bank's continuous efforts to invest in and develop human capital, aiming to qualify future leaders for the bank and to enhance and empower the role of women in corporate leadership.

This took place during a ceremony held in Ramallah under the patronage and presence of the Governor of the Monetary Authority, Yahya Shan'ar, the Deputy Governor of the Monetary Authority, Muhammad Manasra, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Maher Al-Masri, members of the board, the Chairman of the Sharia Supervisory Board, Dr. Ala' Raziya, members of the board, the General Manager, Dr. Imad Al-Sa'adi, executive management, trainers of the two programs, as well as area managers, branches, offices, and departments in the bank.

During his speech at the graduation ceremony, the Governor of the Monetary Authority, Yahya Shan'ar, stated that graduating participants in the LEADERS program embodies the Palestinian Islamic Bank's belief in the importance of investing in human capital as a foundational pillar for developing banking operations and enhancing their sustainability. He emphasized that the Palestinian Monetary Authority is deeply committed to developing the workforce in the banking sector to enhance its efficiency, resilience, and ability to face economic and financial challenges, while keeping pace with digital transformation, governance, and financial innovation to serve the national economy.

He pointed out that the Palestinian Monetary Authority continued its role in maintaining monetary and financial stability and enhancing the strength of the banking sector throughout 2025, despite economic and regional challenges, by managing risks, providing liquidity, supporting the government, and reinstating banking operations in the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, it developed monitoring and oversight tools, achieving significant progress in digital transformation, financial technology, and the development of electronic payment systems.

For his part, the Chairman of the Board, Maher Al-Masri, affirmed that investing in human capital is a fundamental part of the bank's strategic plan, as it is the core pillar of success, especially under difficult conditions and significant challenges in recent years.

Al-Masri clarified that the LEADERS program contributed to building future leadership in the bank that can manage it with adequate efficiency and professionalism, possessing the necessary skills and experience to handle challenges and make informed decisions. At the same time, he indicated that the empowerment program for promising women arises from the bank's belief that empowering women is an essential necessity for achieving excellence and a core element of the institution's strength and distinction.

The General Manager of the Palestinian Islamic Bank, Dr. Imad Al-Sa'adi, stated that the achievements made in the LEADERS program and the empowerment of promising female employees result from the direction adopted by the Board of Directors to establish the principles of justice and merit in the work environment by considering efficiency and professionalism as fundamental criteria for any appointments or promotions within the bank. He thanked the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors and the Sharia Supervisory Board for their continuous support of these qualitative programs and their belief in the importance of balanced institutional development aligned with our Islamic and professional values.

Al-Sa'adi also expressed his gratitude to His Excellency the Governor of the Monetary Authority and the honorable Deputy Governor for their ongoing support of the banking sector and their continuous concern for establishing principles of governance and capacity building, which enhances the resilience of the national financial system.

It is noteworthy that the participants in the two programs received intensive training over several months on critical and important topics, including customer experience management, leadership skills, environmental and social governance, risk management, banking auditing, strategic management, digital transformation, cybersecurity, in addition to professional etiquette, emotional intelligence, and other areas that were akin to an intensive hands-on diploma enabling them to acquire practical experiences and qualitative skills to face professional challenges effectively, which positively reflects on individual and institutional performance in the bank.

The vision and message of the Palestinian Islamic Bank focus on excellence in providing modern and secure banking and investment solutions in accordance with the principles of Islamic law. The bank also employs a well-studied strategy to continuously develop and enhance human capital through dozens of training sessions that employees participate in annually, exceeding 2300 training participations in 2025 alone.