Emirates Institute of Finance – Innovation Hub Launches Bloomberg Finance Lab to Strengthen the UAE’s Financial Talent Pipeline
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 8 October 2026 – The Emirates Institute of Finance – Innovation Hub (EIFI) and Bloomberg today announced the launch of a Bloomberg Finance Lab, bringing leading market data and analytics tools used across global finance into the institute’s professional training programmes.
Affiliated with the Central Bank of the UAE, EIFI plays a key role in developing capabilities across the country’s financial services sector. The new Bloomberg Finance Lab will support its mission to develop the next generation of financial professionals in the UAE by providing hands-on access to Bloomberg technology and tools used by the global banking and financial services industry.
Equipped with 12 Bloomberg Terminals, the lab places EIFI alongside more than 1,200 academic institutions in 65 countries that integrate this leading technology into their curriculum. The Bloomberg Terminal provides real-time and historical data, advanced analytics, market-moving news, and electronic trading tools, enabling users to analyse financial markets and make informed decisions using the same tools relied upon by global financial institutions, corporations, and policymakers.
Participants will build their market knowledge, research capabilities and practical workflow skills, applying what they learn directly in their day-to-day roles across banking and finance. This hands-on experience supports the development of financial professionals with the technical skills and market understanding needed across the UAE’s financial sector.
They will also have access to self-paced and interactive e-learning certification courses, including the Bloomberg Financial Fundamentals and Bloomberg Market Concepts courses, covering areas such as Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Equities and Economic Indicators.
Marwan Salem Abunwas Al Muhairi, Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Institute of Finance, said: The Bloomberg Finance Lab reflects our collaboration with Bloomberg to give participants practical, market-relevant learning experiences. Through hands-on use of Bloomberg’s market data and analytics tools, they can deepen their understanding of global financial markets and strengthen the skills needed to contribute to the UAE financial sector’s continued growth and competitiveness.
Michelle Bennett, Head of EMEA Terminal Business, Bloomberg, said: The UAE is one of the most dynamic and resilient financial centres we work in, and developing skilled talent will be critical to its continued growth. Through our collaboration with EIFI, we are pleased to support the professionals who will shape the future of the country’s financial sector.”
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About the Emirates Institute of Finance – Innovation Hub
Established by the Central Bank of the UAE at the Emirates Institute of Finance, the EIF Innovation Hub serves as a national platform to build advanced innovation competencies across the financial sector in line with international standards, provide a dynamic, future-ready environment for research and development, and cultivate a robust innovation ecosystem – positioning the UAE at the forefront of financial innovation globally.
As a key component of the CBUAE Financial Infrastructure Transformation Programme, which comprises nine strategic initiatives designed to accelerate digital transformation across the financial landscape, the Hub plays a pivotal role in driving sector-wide innovation. The EIF Innovation Hub is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, by providing a flexible and supportive environment for research, experimentation, and development, enabling financial institutions to innovate and adapt to an increasingly digital future.
Serving as a bridge connecting the wider financial sector ecosystem, the EIF Innovation Hub brings together financial institutions, technology providers, innovators, academia, and key stakeholders to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation across the sector.
About Bloomberg for Education
Bloomberg for Education supports a global network of academic institutions with technology solutions, a range of bespoke finance-focused certificate programs, and access to a global platform of educational tools and resources. Through Bloomberg Finance Labs, students and academics can leverage data, tools and information to develop real world skills to help them in their future careers. For more information, visit Bloomberg.com/education and follow @BloombergLP on social media.
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Ayesha Ahmad Al Blooshi [email protected]
Saif Alden Adel Ahmed [email protected]