Wednesday 01 / October / 2025
Muscat: The “Jisr” Bridging Programme for developing cadres in the financial sector was launched on Wednesday at the College of Banking and Financial Studies.
The programme aims to qualify national competencies capable of leading institutional development for sustainable growth in the financial sector.
The programme is designed to align higher education outcomes with labour market needs, strengthening the capabilities of Omani graduates with practical skills and specialised knowledge that will qualify them to integrate efficiently into the financial sector, in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
The programme targets graduates and job seekers in financial specialisations, accommodating 40 trainees per batch.
It spans 24 weeks, following a practical and applied training methodology within financial institutions.
The curriculum provides participants with advanced knowledge including sustainable lending, climate risk management, design of green financial products, sustainable underwriting practices, and innovation in insurance products.
It also features specialised units in microfinance and parametric insurance to enhance resilience against climate change.
The programme is divided into two main tracks: Banking and Insurance.
Each track offers a specialised and practical experience in the field of sustainability, with the goal of qualifying participants for direct employment.
Participating entities are committed to hiring a significant percentage of the graduates as part of their operational plans. This will be followed by other specialised training courses serving the financial sector.
The programme was launched under the auspices of Khalid Rashid Al Ghumari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour for Labour, with the attendance of several officials from the financial and banking sectors.
