In a bid to enhance financial literacy among 14-16-year-old students across the UAE, the National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) initiated a pioneering educational programme with its first secondary school visit. The inaugural session, hosted at GEMS Winchester School in Fujairah, aimed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for making informed financial decisions, covering topics such as saving, loans, credit cards, and budgeting.
Vince Cook, CEO of NBF, commented: “NBF is committed to supporting its customers and members of the wider community on their financial journeys and equipping them to take the right financial choices to achieve their financial goals. Programmes like the one that kicked off this week fit perfectly with our strategic approach and the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership. I would like to thank KFI GLOBAL for their partnership and look forward to rolling the programme out across the country.”
The initiative, undertaken in partnership with KFI GLOBAL, a leading provider of financial education in the UAE, aims to cultivate a generation of financially literate individuals capable of making sound financial decisions. Marilyn L. Pinto, Founder of KFI GLOBAL, highlighted the significance of collaboration in delivering impactful educational programmes. She expressed excitement about the partnership’s potential to positively influence the lives of the next generation.
KFI GLOBAL adopts an innovative and holistic approach to financial education, focusing on inspiring real behavioural change among individuals, particularly youth. Through its acclaimed programme, KFI GLOBAL endeavours to empower individuals to navigate their financial journeys confidently.
Buoyed by the success of the inaugural session, NBF and KFI GLOBAL are gearing up to expand the programme nationwide. The initiative underscores NBF’s commitment to driving financial literacy initiatives that contribute to the socio-economic development of the UAE.
The collaborative effort between NBF and KFI GLOBAL represents a significant step towards fostering a culture of financial awareness and responsibility among UAE youth, ensuring they are well-prepared to manage their finances effectively in the future.