MUSCAT : As part of the Ruwad Alizz Leadership Programme, Alizz Islamic Bank welcomed Mr. Abdulaziz Al Balushi, Group CEO of Oman International Development and Investment Company S.A.O.G (Ominvest), as a keynote speaker for an insightful session with the candidates of the fourth batch of the programme. The session highlighted the biggest challenges facing leaders today, the importance of transparency, the importance of continued learning and how to always lead by example.

The ‘Ruwad Alizz’ programme is a comprehensive leadership development journey that spans various stages of study. Initially, employees engage with Harvard University, accessing educational online materials. as part of the programme, participants conduct independent research on a specific leadership topic and experience a comprehensive and accelerated development journey. The programme facilitates a assimilation of diverse experiences and leadership styles throughout the 6 months course.

Commenting on his participation in the program, Mr. Abdulaziz Al Balushi, Group CEO of Ominvest, said: “It was a pleasure to be part of the Ruwad Alizz and to engage with the bright and promising young leaders at the bank. I would like to thank Alizz Islamic Bank for organizing this initiative, which aligns seamlessly with Ominvest’s commitment towards developing leadership skills and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.”

Touching upon hosting Mr. Abdulaziz; Mr Ali Ali Al Mani, CEO of Alizz Islamic Bank said “We are honoured to have hosted Mr. Abdulaziz Al Balushi and extend our gratitude for his inspiring and motivational talk. We thank him for sharing his valuable time and experiences with our future leaders. At Alizz Islamic Bank, we develop future leaders both internally and externally as it aligns closely with our sustainability initiatives. We believe that this continuity of learning and development is vital for the long-term to help drive innovation, ethical leadership and our contribution to the nation.”

Alizz Islamic Bank continuously strives to develop the future leaders of Oman; placing great importance on education, training and development, empowering future leaders and equipping them with the skills and capabilities needed to contribute their creative potential towards serving their communities. Ruwad Alizz Programme is designed to empower and develop 40 employees annually, 20 from Alizz Islamic Bank and 20 from other esteemed Government & Private Sector institutions as part of the Bank’s strategic direction and sustainability drive. The program entails six consecutive months of dedicated study, with the first, second and third batches having already more than 90 successful Ruwad Alizz graduates.