Kuwait Stock Exchange concludes its strategic partnership with Injaz

Building on its firm belief that constructing more sustainable financial markets begins with investing in knowledge, the Kuwait Stock Exchange announced the successful conclusion of its strategic partnership with Achieve Kuwait for the 2025/2026 academic year. The collaboration resulted in empowering 931 middle and high school students through four specialized programs focused on financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

The partnership, which ran from December 2025 to July 2026, engaged 18 educational institutions across Kuwait, exceeding its target by 16%. This achievement reflects the Kuwait Stock Exchange’s ongoing commitment to its corporate social responsibility and its role in enhancing financial awareness, thereby contributing to the preparation of a generation capable of making informed financial decisions and actively participating in the national economy.

The Achieve Kuwait financial literacy program is part of the educational initiatives offered by the non-profit Achieve Kuwait Association, aiming to equip students with practical knowledge and skills in money management, investment, and entrepreneurship through interactive programs that combine theoretical concepts with practical application. Designed to suit various age groups, the programs involved a select group of volunteers from the private sector, linking students with real-world practices in the business and finance sectors. The programs included:

- **"My Money and My Future"**: Benefited 176 middle school students, focusing on introducing concepts of financial literacy, money management, and understanding global market mechanisms through practical activities that develop economic decision-making skills.

- **"I am an Entrepreneur"**: Attracted the largest number of participants, with 324 middle school students, providing them with a practical entrepreneurship experience ranging from developing ideas and products to preparing investment pitches that simulate the capital market environment.

- **"Personal Finance"**: Participated in by 266 students from both high school and university levels, focusing on enhancing financial planning skills through concepts of saving, budgeting, credit management, and making sound financial decisions, considered fundamental pillars for building sustainable financial awareness.

- **"The Company"**: Provided 165 high school and university students with the opportunity to establish and manage virtual companies under the supervision of mentors from the private sector, alongside developing their competitive skills to participate in the Achieve Arab Regional Competition and represent Kuwait.

Commenting on the partnership results, Nasser Al-Sanousi, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at the Kuwait Stock Exchange, stated: "The Kuwait Stock Exchange believes that building a sustainable financial future begins with enhancing knowledge and solidifying financial awareness among future generations. Through our partnership with Achieve Kuwait and our sponsorship of its educational programs, we have succeeded in providing interactive experiences that empowered students to acquire essential skills in money management, investment, and entrepreneurship, linking financial concepts with practical application to enhance their ability to make informed financial decisions in the future."

He added: "We are proud of the results achieved by this partnership, which empowered 931 students, surpassing the set targets. We reaffirm the Kuwait Stock Exchange’s continued commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance financial literacy and contribute to preparing a more aware generation capable of participating in Kuwait’s economic development journey."

For her part, Laila Al-Mutairi, CEO of Achieve Kuwait, said: "Achieve Kuwait is proud of its strategic partnership with the Kuwait Stock Exchange, which embodies a shared vision regarding the importance of empowering youth, developing their capabilities, and preparing them for active participation in the national economy. The Kuwait Stock Exchange’s support for Achieve programs represents a significant contribution to preparing a generation equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet future demands, allowing us to expand the scope of our programs and reach more students across various educational stages. We extend our gratitude to the Kuwait Stock Exchange for its trust and continuous support, and we look forward to continuing this partnership and enhancing its positive impact in the coming years."

The partnership between the Kuwait Stock Exchange and Achieve Kuwait represents an effective model of role integration between financial sector institutions and civil society organizations, aiming to prepare a generation equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep pace with the evolving demands of the labor market, and to enhance their capacity for innovation and making informed financial decisions.