CBB’s GP15 Programme Shapes Bahrain’s Future Leaders

Fifteen Bahraini graduates begin the Central Bank’s inaugural GP15 journey

• Fifteen graduates selected for GP15

• Six-month intensive banking programme

• Supports national talent development goals

Fifteen talented Bahraini graduates have been selected to join the Central Bank of Bahrain’s (CBB) first-ever GP15 Graduate Development Programme, marking a significant step in cultivating a new generation of professionals for the Kingdom’s financial sector.

The programme’s induction day brought together the graduates and senior CBB officials, led by His Excellency Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank. Participants were introduced to the Bank’s mandate, strategic role, and the objectives of the six-month initiative, which combines formal learning with hands-on experience.

According to the CBB, the selection process was highly competitive, including aptitude tests and personal interviews to ensure the most qualified candidates were chosen. Applicants were required to have completed a Bachelor’s degree within the past two years with a minimum GPA of 3.25.

Building Core Skills

The GP15 programme offers cross-functional exposure through project-based assignments, workshops, and field visits. It is designed to enhance graduates’ understanding of financial analysis, banking strategy, and the broader financial services ecosystem.

Mrs. Fatema Mohamed Ali, Director of the Human Resources Directorate at CBB and GP15 Programme Manager, emphasized the initiative’s goals: “Through this programme, we aim to create a strong pipeline of national talent capable of contributing to the sector’s future while fostering continuous learning and growth.”

National Commitment

The selected graduates include: Abdulaziz Mohamed Al Doseri, Abdulla Mohamed Al Jamea, Alia Kefah Al Baqali, Dana Nabeel Kamal, Fahad Mohamed Al Fardan, Fajer Yahya Hasan, Jannah Ashraf Raffai, Khaled Isa Al Kooheji, Mohamed Isa Haider, Noof Nayef Al Naser, Noor Muneer Ali, Rania Moamen Al Reefy, Sadeq Jaafar Mohamed, Sayed Abdulla Ahmed Hashem, and Yousif Khalid Turk.

The CBB noted that GP15 demonstrates its continued commitment to empowering young Bahraini professionals within a training environment aligned with international best practices. The programme also supports the Bank’s broader priorities, including digital transformation and national talent development, reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a regional financial hub.

As these graduates embark on their GP15 journey, they embody the Kingdom’s vision to equip young Bahrainis with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead the next phase of economic growth.