MUSCAT: BankDhofar celebrated the graduation of 40 employees from its Leadership Development Programme, marking a key milestone in the bank’s ongoing commitment to nurturing future leaders and contributing to national capacity-building efforts across the Sultanate of Oman.
The six-month programme aligns with Oman’s broader vision of cultivating competent, innovative leaders capable of driving institutional excellence and societal progress. It brought together a distinguished group of participants from both government entities and the private sector, underscoring the bank’s belief in the value of strategic collaboration and knowledge exchange.
The graduation ceremony was held under the auspices of His Excellency Ahmed bin Jaafar Al-Musalmi, Governor of the Central Bank of Oman, and attended by senior officials from BankDhofar.
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Developed in collaboration with the Indian School of Business (ISB) — an institution academically affiliated with the Wharton School, Kellogg School of Management, and London Business School — the Leadership Development Programme aims to enhance the capabilities of Omani professionals by exposing them to global leadership models, best practices, and transformative management concepts. It seeks to empower national talent in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
Dr. Khalid bin Salem Al-Hamdani, Chief Human Resources Officer at BankDhofar, stated: “We are proud to celebrate the graduation of a new cohort from the Leadership Development Programme, which reflects our strategic commitment to developing human capital and strengthening national competencies.
The programme is carefully designed to equip participants with advanced leadership skills, broaden their professional perspectives, and inspire creativity and initiative.”
Dr. Al-Hamdani emphasized that investing in people remains one of the bank’s highest priorities, reflecting its belief in cultivating leadership from within to sustain institutional excellence and long-term success. “We congratulate the graduates on this achievement and look forward to witnessing their continued contributions as they take on future leadership roles,” he added.
In alignment with Oman Vision 2040 and national initiatives focused on training and employment, BankDhofar also continues to implement its Ruwad Programme, launched eight years ago to prepare fresh graduates for careers in banking. The program equips participants with essential future skills — including leadership, financial literacy, communication, and digital proficiency — enabling them to join the bank’s workforce and advance Omanization across its departments.
Additionally, BankDhofar has introduced several specialized training initiatives for its employees, including the Relationship Management Programme, which consists of four practical training modules featuring real banking scenarios and case studies. Another initiative, the Tayseer Programme for branch managers, is designed to strengthen managerial and operational capabilities through a combination of classroom instruction, e-learning, and interactive activities.
It is noteworthy that BankDhofar established the Performance Academy in 2017 as a dedicated platform for continuous learning and professional development.
The academy features state-of-the-art classrooms and a virtual branch that provides employees with hands-on training in a simulated banking environment, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world customer interactions.
