Kuwait Finance House Launches Sixth Edition of Training Program in Collaboration with Kuwait Association for the Care of the Disabled

Kuwait Finance House (KFH) launched the sixth edition of its training program to support and empower persons with disabilities, in collaboration with the Kuwait Association for the Care of the Disabled. The three-month program runs from August through the end of October 2026, aiming to provide a comprehensive experience for skill acquisition and enable participants to integrate effectively into the labor market.

Ahmed Hamad Al-Hamad, Acting Head of Human Resources at KFH Group, stated that the training program, which includes 11 trainees, is part of KFH’s ongoing efforts to reinforce the concepts of social responsibility and sustainability. He emphasized that the program’s continuity for six consecutive years, with the same momentum, attention, follow-up, and commitment to its success and presentation at the highest possible level, embodies the bank’s dedication to empowering its sons and daughters with disabilities and enhancing their integration into the work environment. He added that this strategic partnership plays a significant role in strengthening the bond and job loyalty of KFH employees, given the bank’s focus on this segment, which constitutes an integral part of society.

Al-Hamad stressed that the program builds upon achievements from previous editions, with an expanded training scope and increased participating departments, thereby providing participants with a realistic practical experience that helps them acquire skills and enhance their readiness for the labor market. He noted that trainees will be assigned to work across various departments within the bank, with new departments included for the first time this year as part of the training plan, reflecting KFH’s commitment to developing and expanding the program’s content year after year.

He praised the trainees’ interaction with department officials during the program launch ceremony, noting that the bank ensured the presence of managers to meet the trainees and issue their official work IDs in preparation for the start of their training journey. He highlighted that the training program offers a comprehensive experience, providing participants with genuine opportunities to acquire practical skills in a supportive environment that accommodates their needs and grants them appropriate opportunities for interaction and development.

Al-Hamad affirmed that KFH is committed to annually developing this program in partnership with the Kuwait Association for the Care of the Disabled, within the framework of a strategic partnership aimed at supporting and empowering persons with disabilities, and enhancing institutional awareness of the importance of their integration into community development pathways.

For his part, Baraa Al-Janaahi, Director General of the Kuwait Association for the Care of the Disabled, said, “We are proud at the Association of our extended partnership with Kuwait Finance House, which has reached its sixth edition of the training program this year.”

He added that this initiative represents a clear example of constructive cooperation between the financial sector and civil society organizations, directly contributing to the empowerment of persons with disabilities by equipping them with practical experiences and skills that enhance their integration and independence in the work environment.

Al-Janaahi emphasized that this strategic partnership is an extension of a solid relationship that has proven its positive impact over the past years in developing participants’ capabilities and boosting their self-confidence. “We witness this annually through the improvement of the program’s outcomes and its reflection on the future of the trainees.”