57 UAE national graduates have benefited from the programme since its inception 

Dubai, May 22, 2025: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has announced the launch of its 2025 DFSA graduate programme.  

The programme aims to attract high-potential UAE national graduates and prepare them for impactful careers in financial services and regulation.   

Fadel Al Ali, Chairman of the DFSA says, “Our graduate programme is more than a training initiative; it is a platform to prepare the next generation of financial services professionals who will ensure that the UAE’s financial sector remains innovative, resilient and globally competitive.”   

The DFSA’s graduate programme is designed to foster the professional growth and career progression of young UAE nationals. It combines on-the-job experience with dedicated structured training plans, mentorship, coaching and the completion of industry-specific professional qualifications. The programme has been running successfully since 2006.  

Starting in September 2025, the DFSA graduate programme spans two years, providing participants with practical skills, global perspectives and the foundations necessary to drive innovation, ensure market integrity and promote sustainable economic growth.  

Successful graduates will have the opportunity to develop and apply a breadth of technical skills and knowledge across all aspects of the DFSA’s regulatory activities. The programme will help them build strong professional and leadership skills, gain valuable experience working in an internationally focused environment and achieve industry-specific qualifications.  

Applications are now open and will close on June 30, 2025. Candidates can apply via the DFSA website. Successful candidates will commence the programme in September 2025.