Continuing its commitment to investing in Oman’s national talents and creating meaningful pathways for professional growth, ahlibank has opened registration for the 12th cohort of ‘Himam’, its flagship graduate development program. Combining structured training, practical experience and employment, Himam provides ambitious Omani graduates with a strong foundation to begin and build their careers within a dynamic and progressive banking environment.
The launch of the 12th cohort marks a new chapter in Himam’s journey as one of ahlibank’s key talent development initiatives. It reflects the bank’s belief that investing in national talents extends beyond building skills; it is about unlocking potential, nurturing ambition and providing the right environment for emerging talent to grow into capable and confident professionals.
Designed to prepare graduates for the evolving demands of the banking sector, Himam offers participants valuable exposure to the realities of the workplace, hands-on experience and opportunities to learn directly from experienced professionals and specialists across the bank. The program develops a broad range of professional, managerial, technical and leadership capabilities, while encouraging strategic thinking, innovation, collaboration and a forward-looking mindset.
Over the years, Himam has helped shape the careers of promising Omani professionals, many of whom have continued to grow within ahlibank and contribute across various areas of the bank. Their progression demonstrates the program’s long-term impact in transforming potential into capability and building a strong pipeline of national talent to support the bank’s continued growth and future aspirations.
More than a conventional training program Himam offers an immersive professional journey that bridges the transition from academic life to the workplace. Through direct exposure to different areas of banking, participants gain a deeper understanding of the industry, strengthen their professional confidence and develop the capabilities required to take on greater responsibilities as they progress in their careers.
Himam also reflects ahlibank’s broader commitment to empowering Omani youth and advancing national capabilities within the banking sector. This commitment aligns with the ambitions of Oman Vision 2040, particularly its emphasis on developing human capital and fostering a knowledge-based economy driven by skilled, innovative and competitive national talent.
Through Himam and its wider learning and development initiatives, ahlibank continues to play an active role in nurturing Oman’s future workforce. By placing people at the heart of its priorities, the bank remains committed to creating an environment where young professionals can learn, grow and contribute meaningfully, while helping build the capabilities required to shape the future of the banking sector.
With registration now open for the latest Himam cohort, ahlibank invites ambitious Omani graduates from diverse academic backgrounds to take the first step towards a rewarding professional future. Bringing together training, development and employment, Himam offers more than an entry into the workplace; it provides a platform for graduates to turn their potential into capability, their ambition into achievement and their aspirations into a meaningful career.
