Abu dhabi: Education Interface has announced the landmark success of the inaugural edition of the National Youth Finance Pioneers (NYFP) programme, developed in partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and supported by the Ministry of Education (MoE). The programme was held under the patronage of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.
According to Emirates News Agency, the programme embodies the vision of the UAE's leadership to empower Emirati youth to actively contribute to the nation's comprehensive and sustainable development. This national initiative prepares a generation of leaders ready to advance the future economy. It targets high-achieving Emirati students in grades 11 and 12 and aligns with the strategic objectives of Education Interface, FAB, and the MoE in areas of community empowerment, corporate social responsibility, national talent development, and enhancing economic and professional readiness.
The programme's framework combined academic enrichment, leadership, professional evaluation, and hands-on experience within a real banking environment. It began with a pre-nominated list of over 600 top-performing students, referred by the MoE based on academic merit. Candidates progressed through several qualitative evaluation stages, including an academic filter, leadership and sectoral alignment assessment, a review of prior training experience, extracurricular achievements, and a strategic essay-based evaluation.
Following these stages, 30 students were selected, representing the nation's most prepared and capable future leaders. The distinguished participants received official certificates and exclusive access to a flexible training programme across FAB's branches.
The NYFP stands as a pivotal step in cultivating the next generation of Emirati leaders in the financial sector, setting a benchmark for institutional collaboration between public and private entities. The programme advances the UAE's long-term vision of empowering its youth as a driving force for sustainable progress.
Dr. Mouza Saeed Al Badi, CEO of Education Interface, affirmed the initiative as a direct outcome of the platform's mandate under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Hana Al Rostamani, Group CEO at FAB, stated their commitment to nurturing Emirati talent in the financial and banking sector through this pioneering initiative.