Dubai Finance Opens Registration for Fourth Cohort of Furas Programme

• Aref Ahli: “We are committed to equipping Emirati graduates with skills that meet job market demands”
• The Furas Programme prepares fresh Emirati graduates for successful careers in the labour market

The Dubai Finance (DOF) has officially opened registration for the fourth cohort of its acclaimed Furas Programme, a specialised initiative designed to prepare recent Emirati graduates for integration into the labour market. The Programme aims to equip and qualify national talents among young graduates specialising in finance, and to empower them to take their first steps toward a promising professional career.

Registration for the Programme will remain open until 30 June, with the official start scheduled for September of this year. The Programme offers each participant a monthly stipend of AED 8,000, along with paid leave and specialised training over a 12-month period. It is divided into two phases: a theoretical phase running from September to October 2025, and a practical phase from November 2025 to August 2026, during which trainees will be placed with prestigious public and private sector entities.

Aref Abdulrahman Ahli, Executive Director of the Budget and Planning Division at the DOF, stated that Furas embodies the Dubai Government’s vision of empowering young national talent and preparing them according to the highest standards. He affirmed: “It reflects our commitment to developing the skills of Emirati graduates in alignment with the evolving demands of the labour market, as evidenced by the remarkable success of previous editions. This stems from the Department’s mission, which centres on promoting happiness and enhancing quality of life for the community.”

Amna Salem Al Jabri, Director of the Financial Studies Division at DOF, stated that Furas offers a comprehensive training experience that enhances participants’ capabilities and prepares them to excel in the financial work environment by combining theoretical learning with practical application. She added: “The first phase of the Programme’s fourth edition focuses on knowledge transfer and includes a variety of carefully selected training courses designed to equip participants with the financial knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for their roles, while the second phase includes work in a government or private entity, endorsed by DOF. The trainee is given a monthly payoff of AED 8,000, in addition to paid leave.”

Interested graduates who meet the eligibility criteria can register via the “Maliyoun” initiative page age on the DOF website.