Shaping Capabilities.
Defining Best Practice.
The Region's First & Leading Provider of
Financial Competency Development Since 2008
About AASTD
Who We Are
The Arab Association for Training & Development (AASTD) is a regional specialized institution dedicated to building institutional capabilities and advancing best practice across banking and regulated sectors. AASTD partners with banks, financial institutions, regulators, and critical-sector organizations to support the effective application of regulatory frameworks, international standards, and sound governance.
AASTD’s work focuses on translating regulatory requirements, supervisory expectations, and international standards into practical, implementable practices, strengthening compliance, resilience, and organizational performance.
Core Focus Areas
Banking Risk & Basel
Basel III/IV, credit, liquidity, stress testing, ICAAP.
GRC Frameworks
Governance, Risk, Compliance & Enterprise frameworks.
ISO Implementation
ISO 31000, 22301, 27001, 37301, 37000, ISO 20022.
Digital & Tech
E-Channels, E-Payment, data analytics, AI in regulated env.
Fraud & Cyber Risk
Anti-Financial Crime, banking & critical sectors.
Data Protection
Privacy aligned with regulatory & intl. requirements.
ESG & Sustainability
Integrated into governance, risk & reporting.
Islamic Banking
Shariah-Compliant governance, risk & control.
Regulated Sectors
Financial services, insurance, public entities.
Our Approach
AASTD adopts a capability-driven and standards-based approach, combining regulatory alignment, international best practice, and practical application to ensure institutions are prepared to operate with confidence, consistency, and regulatory credibility.
Vision, Mission & Values
"We put real and practical effort to work towards achieving our Vision with a solid mission; incorporating our values all along."
Vision
We aspire to be the leading Arab institution in the fields of training, studies and consultations at the highest level of quality and excellence.
Mission
To be the ideal choice for our customers through partnerships built on bridges of trust and with creative methods and methodologies in the field of training, development and consultations.
Values
Regional Reach
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Training and development
Bridging skills gaps with specialized expertise.
General training programs
Training programs offered over a full year training plan or based on emerging market needs, guided by specialty and analysis of the training needs within targeted sectors
Contractual training programs
Training programs that are implemented for the corporate sector, and designed to requests & Training needs
Diplomas
Gradual training courses of relevant programs grouped to provide participants a comprehensive cognitive and practical knowledge in the field of subjects.
Conferences, forums and Seminars
Within our field of expertise and support of strategic partners, we organize Conferences, forums and Seminars in the field of digital transformation, Islamic banking, GRC, human resources and management.
Consulting services
- Risk management, Governance Compliance and Cybersecurity
- Islamic banking Consultations
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
- Digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and data analysis
- Entrepreneurship support
5-Step Impact Framework
The AASTD Methodology for guaranteed results.
Align
Deep-dive mapping of organizational gaps and the creation of data-driven success benchmarks.
Execute
Delivery of interactive, high-impact training modules designed for immediate cognitive retention.
Apply
Monitored workplace implementation phase ensuring training translates directly into behavioral change.
Evaluate
Rigorous analysis of data-driven outcomes to verify organizational impact and performance delta.
Anchor
Scaling organizational success through structured mentorship and a culture of continuous growth.
Specialized Academies
Industry-specific excellence centers
Empowerment & Qualification
a journey to success
Assess
Starting by performing all necessary assessment and examinations to pin point actual levels of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, to identify gaps along with Strengths, weakness's, and opportunities' for each individual potential
Qualify
through practical and theoretical training, engaging students and job seekers in a fully designed program to qualify them for the work market, by filling the gaps and helping them to reach their potential
Internship
Giving students and job seekers the opportunity to practice acquired skills and knowledge in the real world by guiding them with the tools to find the right place for the job
Empower & Engage
Within an economy that has various challenges for fresh graduates and job seekers, we empower people by teaching them the best methods of How To Find The Best Job for them and get engaged in the practical life.
Strategic Partners
Trusted by the region's leading institutions
Banking Sector
FinTech & Services
Insurance & International
Our Team
Dr. Ali Alaraj
Chief Executive Officer