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As part of its commitment to supporting scientific research, encouraging young talent to innovate, and contributing to the development of the banking industry, the Industrial Development Bank (IDB) sponsored the Young Banking Professionals’ Research Competition, organized by the Arab Media Center in cooperation with the Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI), the official training arm of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The competition was held as part of the 20th edition of the People and Banks Conference, held under the auspices of the Central Bank of Egypt under the theme “Digitalization, Financing, Growth.”

This year’s competition was held under the title “The Future of Digital Banking Services: Towards Secure and Seamless Banking Experiences for Customers.” It aimed to encourage banking professionals, particularly young talent, to prepare specialized studies and research exploring the future of banking services and presenting innovative insights and ideas to keep pace with rapid technological developments. These efforts seek to contribute to the advancement of financial services, enhance customer experience, and strengthen security and data protection.

The Industrial Development Bank’s sponsorship of the competition reflects its belief in the importance of investing in human capital, supporting young talent, promoting scientific research and innovation, and providing promising professionals with opportunities to present ideas and perspectives that enrich banking thought and keep pace with the ongoing changes in the financial and banking sector.

At the conclusion of the conference, Mr. Hussein Refaie, CEO and Managing Director of the Industrial Development Bank, presented the awards to the competition winners in recognition of their research efforts and the innovative ideas and insights they contributed to supporting the development of the banking industry.

The competition results were as follows:

• First Place: Karim Mounir Girgis – National Bank of Egypt.
• Second Place: Mariam Mostafa Habib – Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank.
• Third Place: Karim Salem Abdel Hamid – Qatar National Bank (QNB).

Through this sponsorship, the Industrial Development Bank reaffirms its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote knowledge, scientific research, and innovation, while fostering the exchange of expertise among banking institutions. These efforts contribute to developing qualified banking professionals capable of keeping pace with future demands and actively participating in the advancement of Egypt’s banking sector.