Bank Wafi Celebrates Top High School Graduates and Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Youth on Their Journey to the Future

Weyay Bank, Kuwait’s first digital bank, organized an awards ceremony honoring top high school graduates from various schools across Kuwait, attended by Dr. Khaled Al-Rashid, Deputy Minister of Education, and Mohammed Al-Othman, Chief Executive Officer of Personal and Digital Banking Services at Kuwait National Group, alongside senior bank executives and parents of the honored students.

This ceremony aligns with Weyay Bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting and empowering Kuwaiti youth at key transitional stages in their lives, particularly the transition from secondary to higher education, by offering innovative digital banking solutions that align with the aspirations of the new generation and cater to their digital lifestyle.

The event featured a comprehensive program combining recognition and empowerment, while highlighting the benefits offered by the SELECT card for university students, thereby facilitating their financial experience from the start of their academic journey. The ceremony also included honoring outstanding students and presenting them with commemorative plaques, along with prize draws and professional photography sessions for graduates as a gift from the bank to support their upcoming university and professional careers. Additionally, interactive sessions brought together students and their families in a festive atmosphere.

Dr. Khaled Al-Rashid, Deputy Minister of Education, stated: “Honoring outstanding students is a well-deserved recognition of the effort and perseverance they have demonstrated throughout their years of study. It also reflects the importance of partnerships between state institutions and the private sector in supporting and empowering Kuwaiti youth. We appreciate this initiative by Weyay Bank, which goes beyond celebrating students’ achievements by also preparing them for university and enhancing their readiness for the future.”

For his part, Mohammed Al-Othman, Chief Executive Officer of Personal and Digital Banking Services at Kuwait National Group, said: “We are proud to honor a select group of Kuwaiti youth who have proven that ambition and diligence lead to success. At Weyay Bank, we believe our role extends beyond providing digital banking services to include empowering and supporting young people during the most critical stages of their lives. From this perspective, we strive to develop innovative banking solutions and experiences that meet their needs and support their financial independence from their early educational stages until they enter the job market.”

Al-Othman added: “Weyay continues to solidify its position as the first and best digital bank for youth in Kuwait by offering a comprehensive banking experience specifically designed for the new generation, ensuring easy access to smart and secure financial services that help them achieve their future goals and aspirations.”

In response to this initiative by Weyay Bank, graduates noted that the recognition was an exceptional experience and a source of pride for them and their families. It also helped introduce them to supportive services and benefits for their university journey, emphasizing that such initiatives enhance their ambitions and encourage them to continue achieving success.

Through its youth-focused initiatives and programs, Weyay Bank continues to strengthen its role as a genuine partner for the next generation by providing innovative digital financial solutions and value-added experiences that support the ambitions of Kuwaiti youth and empower them to build a more successful and independent future.