Sabah Al-Ahmad Center and Bank of Kuwait Enhance Innovation and the Knowledge Economy

As part of the strategic cooperation between the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity, a center under the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, and Tamam Digital Bank, the first Sharia-compliant digital bank in Kuwait, the two parties announced a new strategic partnership to support several national programs and initiatives organized by the Center, including the Sabah Al-Ahmad Global Technology Competitions and the PRE program. This collaboration aims to empower Kuwaiti youth, develop their skills, and foster a culture of creativity and innovation.

This strategic partnership stems from a shared vision between both parties to invest in national potential and create a supportive environment for young talent by contributing to the success of the programs and competitions offered by the Center, which aim to prepare a generation of innovators and leaders capable of meeting future demands.

In this regard, Nida Al-Daihani, General Manager of the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity, stated that this collaboration represents a qualitative addition to the Center’s efforts to build an integrated national system supporting talent and creativity. He noted that partnering with leading national institutions helps expand the impact of the Center’s programs and initiatives, enhancing their reach across various segments of society and providing youth with greater opportunities to benefit from the educational and competitive programs offered by the Center at both local and international levels.

For his part, Ahmed Al-Othman, Chief Executive Officer of Tamam Digital Bank, said, “We are proud of this strategic collaboration with the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity, which reflects Tamam Bank’s commitment to empowering youth, supporting national talent, and promoting a culture of creativity and innovation. Through this partnership, we look forward to participating in high-impact initiatives that contribute to developing young people’s capabilities, inspiring them, and creating opportunities that enable them to realize their potential and contribute to building a brighter future.”

This collaboration reflects both parties’ commitment to supporting initiatives that help prepare national cadres and enhance Kuwait’s standing in the fields of science, technology, and innovation, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and Kuwait’s vision of building a knowledge-based economy.