In partnership with the Emirates Institute of Finance, the three-week intensive programme equips women with practical tools for wealth building, digital investing, and long-term financial independence.
DUBAI: NAMA Women Advancement has successfully concluded the second edition of its Advanced Financial Literacy in Investment Programme, empowering 32 women to strengthen their financial capabilities and make independent investment decisions. The intensive initiative was delivered in strategic collaboration with the Emirates Institute of Finance, alongside key industry partners including Sharjah Islamic Bank, National Bonds, Baitukum, and Alef Group.
Spanning over three weeks, the specialized programme blended interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and personalized one-to-one mentoring sessions. The curriculum was designed to provide participants with practical instruments to evaluate their financial standing, outline clear wealth-building objectives, and seamlessly navigate modern digital investing platforms. By analyzing the critical interplay between returns, risk, and liquidity, the graduates are now equipped to curate diversified portfolios aligned with their long-term security.
H.E. Mariam Al Hammadi, Director General of NAMA Women Advancement, emphasized the transformative nature of the initiative, stating that it gave participants a broader and more practical understanding of investment by helping them recognize how day-to-day financial decisions relate to digital investing platforms, Sharia-compliant financial products, and long-term planning.
“The real value of programmes such as this lies in transforming financial knowledge into more informed, confident and independent decision-making,” Al Hammadi added. “Financial literacy becomes meaningful when it equips individuals with the ability to ask questions, analyse information and compare alternatives before making decisions.”
The comprehensive training moved beyond personal budgeting to introduce complex investment vehicles such as stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), bonds, sukuk, and low-risk real estate opportunities. A key highlight of this edition was its deep dive into Islamic finance principles. Participants explored essential Sharia-compliant concepts like murabaha, mudaraba, and musharaka, discovering how returns are linked directly to trade, leasing arrangements, assets, and genuine economic activities.
To ensure practical readiness for live markets, the cohort underwent hands-on training via digital trading simulation tools. They gained technical familiarity with navigating the UAE’s regulatory environment, acquiring investor numbers, opening secure accounts, and calculating how withdrawal and management fees impact overall portfolio performance. The programme culminated in dedicated, expert-led one-to-one mentoring sessions focusing on sustainable financial independence and retirement strategies.
Empowering Women in the UAE Economy
NAMA Women Advancement continues to drive systemic change in economic inclusion, aligning with the UAE’s broader vision to position women as equal partners in the nation’s socioeconomic fabric. Financial literacy initiatives like this programme address a critical historical gap, transitioning women from passive savers to active investors and wealth creators in the modern marketplace.
