UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – DFSA hosts event on attracting UAE nationals into the financial sector

THE Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) held a breakfast briefing on Wednesday, April 24 2013to discuss ways in which to attract and retain UAE Nationals into the finance industry. 

The speakers comprised industry experts who shared experiences and advice on ways to attract, retain, develop and provide industry specific qualifications to UAE Nationals wishing to pursue a career in financial services. The speakers included Khaled Al Zaabi, manager, supervision – DFSA; Jeanette Vinke, senior lecturer Finance and Accounting – American University of Sharjah; Anis Sadek, managing partner Deloitte & Touche (ME), Dubai office; Ahmed Al Maqtari, managing partner – Al Maqtari Auditing; Peter Beynon, regional director – ICAEW Middle East and Mohammed Zamani, associate – KPMG. The sessions were moderated by Mr Richard Dean from Dubai Eye. 

Speaking at the event, Mr Anis Sadek said, “Today’s event was very successful in that it shed light on many important issues related to Emiratisation goals in the financial sector. Deloitte Middle East is fully committed to invest in building local market capabilities, as well in attracting, retaining and developing UAE National talent to lead our various service lines and industries.” 

The briefing was attended by delegates from the accountancy and finance industry from across the region.