SFD boosts partnership via workshops for gov accounting students

Honoring participating students

At the conclusion of the training program, Waleed Al Sayegh, Director General of the Sharjah Finance Department, welcomed the participating students at the Department’s headquarters, in the presence of several department officials and faculty members from the University of Sharjah. He honored the students in recognition of their commitment and excellence during the training period.

Financial training center

The workshops, which ran for three consecutive weeks, targeted 19 final-year students majoring in Accounting at the College of Business Administration. The SFD’s Financial Training Center supervised the practical component of the program, delivered by instructors from various departments within the SFD, ensuring the transfer of hands-on knowledge and skills to prepare students for a highly competent entry into the job market.

Laying the foundations for ongoing collaboration with academic institutions to meet future workforce needs

On this occasion, Waleed Al Sayegh, Director General of the Sharjah Finance Department, stated: “This initiative, organized in collaboration with the University of Sharjah, reflects our deep commitment to supporting and empowering students with the tools for success and excellence. It also provides them with the opportunity to closely explore the government accounting systems implemented in the Emirate of Sharjah, enhancing their practical readiness and enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the public financial system. We consider this initiative part of our social responsibility to help shape a qualified national generation capable of innovation and elevating the standards of public financial management.”

He added: “Through this program, we aim to establish sustainable cooperation with academic institutions, ensuring integration between theoretical knowledge and practical application, and aligning with future workforce requirements. We will continue to develop similar initiatives that empower and upskill national talent according to the highest standards, supporting Sharjah’s vision of leadership in public financial performance and fostering sustainability.”

For his part, Dr Mohammad Al Hawari, Vice Dean of the College of Business Administration, expressed his appreciation to the Sharjah Finance Department for this valuable initiative, which reflects a shared commitment to building strategic partnerships with governmental and non-governmental entities. He emphasized that such collaborations enrich students’ academic experiences by adding a practical dimension that enhances their knowledge and enables them to apply it professionally in line with international accounting standards.

Comprehensive overview of government accounting system in Sharjah

The workshops offered an in-depth overview of the practical aspects of Sharjah’s government accounting system (Takamul), along with practical case studies and applications that allowed students to understand the mechanisms and best practices in public financial operations.

Specialized practical experience to enrich academic learning and complement educational outcomes

The Sharjah Finance Department affirmed that this initiative aligns with its strategic vision to support and prepare national talent. It also provides students with an opportunity to engage in specialized practical experiences that enrich their academic learning and complement theoretical education outcomes. The SFD aims to institutionalize this collaboration by offering the course on an annual basis, thereby contributing to supplying the job market with qualified financial professionals.