DIB ranked amongst MENA’s “Top 20 Most InDemand Employers 2015” by LinkedIn

Bank underscores its position as a leading employer of talent in the banking sector

Dubai, UAE; December 7, 2015: Dubai Islamic Bank, the largest Islamic Bank in the UAE, has been recognized as one of the most preferred employers for potential candidates on LinkedIn within the MENA region.  During a prestigious ceremony held recently in Dubai, DIB was ranked 16^th amongst the MENA’s top 20 ‘Most In-Demand Employers 2015’ making it one of the Top 10 Local Brands on the list. The list was released by LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network on the Internet with over 400 million members worldwide.

LinkedIn releases an annual list of the top employers based on billions of interactions from LinkedIn members across the world. The ranking is based on employer brand awareness and the methodology includes reach, engagement and job activity. As such, businesses are ranked according to the number of users who view profiles of their employees, connect with their employees, visit or follow their company pages, and view or apply to job postings by the company.

A testament of the bank’s distinction, DIB was ranked as the sole bank in the list amongst notable companies in the MENA region from various sectors such as oil and gas, real estate and construction, and telecommunications and technology.

Commenting on this achievement, Cornel Fourie, Head of Human Resources, Dubai Islamic Bank, said: “As the first Islamic bank in the UAE, we are proud of this accomplishment and delighted to be named as one of the premium talent brands in the MENA region for the first time. This recognition underscores our relentless efforts to position the Islamic banking sector as an attractive employer of aspiring talent as well as our commitment to nurture the new generation of UAE banking professionals. As we grow and continue to expand, we are eager to see more talented individuals including UAE nationals leading the future of the banking sector locally and driving the global appeal of Islamic finance.”

Ali Matar, Head of Talent Solutions, LinkedIn MENA, added; “We were very pleased to recognize our top Talent Solutions clients in MENA for 2015 in the inaugural ceremony, held in Dubai, UAE. Local brands have been celebrated based on their outstanding recruitment strategy, engagement and results on our LinkedIn Platform. We believe that Dubai Islamic Bank's curated and strategic approach to talent acquisition through social recruiting contributes significantly to their brand strength which in its turn impacts positively their employee retention and engagement.”

Recognising the importance of this platform, DIB has been strengthening its presence on LinkedIn to connect with job seekers who are looking to engage with its talent brand. These receive continuous updates on job openings and ongoing initiatives such as participation in career exhibitions. Currently, DIB has more than 116,000 followers including employee members, an increase of 97% from the same period in 2014.

DIB runs programs that aimed at introducing potential candidates to the concepts and principles of Shariah-compliant financial services. Additionally, the bank has also created a range of comprehensive training programs across different levels of the bank while it actively participates at various career fairs across the country to engage job seekers. Owing to these initiatives, DIB has been recognised with multiple Human Development Awards for its achievements in recruiting UAE nationals and supporting the development of the country.