Network International, AUS to empower youth in the fintech sector – News
The collaboration aims to hone digital and leadership skills among the youth and help them discover meaningful careers in fintech; Network International is sponsoring the FiEx Fintech Youth Hub at AUS for the first time
Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, and the American University of Sharjah (AUS), a regional leader in education and research, have initiated a collaboration to explore knowledge and career-building pathways in fintech for students studying at the university.
The collaboration aims to hone digital and leadership skills among youth and help them discover meaningful careers in the fintech space, while supporting Network International’s quest to attract and retain high-quality talent graduating from university.
As part of the collaboration, Network International has sponsored the first-ever FiEx Fintech Youth Hub, which brought together high school and university students interested in learning more about fintech from leading industry experts. In addition, in the coming year both partners will explore the launch of training programs, organize career fairs and student competitions, and arrange guest lectures with veterans from the industry.
Speaking about the partnership, Nandan Mer, CEO of Network International, said the Middle East’s fintech market is booming.
“While we expect this trend to grow over the next decades, we also have to recognize that we are at risk of stunting our growth due to skills and talent gaps. In this context, we are very pleased to partner with a prestigious educational institution like the American University of Sharjah and believe that to be a leading fintech player, we must work closely with them to inspire and build the next generation of talent.This collaboration is a big step in our journey and we look forward to to future-proof our industry by being a change agent for good.”
Rania Morsi, Internal Director of Advancement and Alumni Affairs at AUS, said that the collaboration with Network International is in line with our commitment to provide our students with the very best.
“As a leading university in the UAE, we have a huge talent pool that is passionate about learning and growing. To serve them, we are always looking for ways for them to engage in hands-on learning programs that will help them prepare for their future. Together with the network team, we look forward to equipping the UAE’s future workforce with in-demand digital skills and fintech experience and bridging the talent and skills gap in this era.”
For his part, Hend Al Ali, Group Chief Human Resources Officer of Network International, said: “At Network International, talent development is a key priority. We believe that the youth will dictate the future, especially in fintech. To this end, we are always on the lookout for bright, young minds who are willing to learn and grow with us We have several training and internship opportunities that we run and with this collaboration we are ready to welcome a new cadre of graduates to our organization and hope to be an employer of choice at long term.”
The collaboration between Network International and AUS signals both partners’ commitment to building a knowledge-based economy and providing access to students studying at AUS to venture into fintech and related disciplines.
