75,000 students to learn saving, budgeting under 'young investor programme'

UAE companies have launched an initiative to embed essential financial skills such as diligent saving, budgeting and strategic investing into young students from an early age.

- Ruqayya Al Qaydi

The programme aims to reach 50 schools and 75,000 students across the UAE. It was launched by National Bonds, UAE’s leading Shari'a-compliant savings and investment company, in collaboration with the Knowledge Fund Establishment.

The 'Young Investor Programme' blends classroom-based learning with immersive, real life training, offering students a unique and interactive pathway to understanding personal finance.

Initially targeting students in Grades 5 and 6, the curriculum introduces fundamental financial concepts in a simplified yet impactful manner. Older students in Grades 11 and 12 also benefit from hands-on workshops hosted at National Bonds’ headquarters.

These sessions delve into critical topics, including budgeting, investment planning, market research, data analysis, and essential communication skills, providing participants with a crucial behind the scenes perspective on the workings of financial services and bridging theoretical knowledge with practical career exposure.