National Bank Reinforces Its Leadership in Attracting National Talent at 'Wazifati 2026'

Al-Kuhayji:

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) concluded its participation in the “My Job 2026” exhibition, the largest private-sector recruitment fair in Kuwait, held from October 15 to 17 at the Arena Hall, with the participation of many prominent institutions, companies, and brands. Through its participation, the bank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national talents and attracting young professionals, in line with its strategy of investing in human capital and consolidating its position as one of the most attractive employers for Kuwaitis seeking promising career opportunities and sustainable career paths.

The bank’s booth at the exhibition witnessed widespread visitor interest, as the Group’s Human Resources team received a large number of graduates and job seekers, providing them with career guidance and information about available job opportunities and career paths within the bank, in addition to answering various inquiries related to working in the banking sector and career development requirements. The bank also enabled those interested in joining its team to submit job applications for available positions across various departments and sectors, a move reflecting its keenness to attract the best national talents and empower them to build successful careers within a world-class work environment.

The exhibition served as an effective platform for direct communication with job seekers and for showcasing the diverse career opportunities and paths offered by the bank. It also allowed the Human Resources team to closely observe the aspirations and career orientations of new graduates and identify their skills, providing the bank with valuable insights that support its future plans for attracting and developing national cadres.

On this occasion, Emad Al-Abdali, Head of Human Resources at National Bank of Kuwait Group, said: “Our participation in the ‘My Job’ exhibition reflects the bank’s ongoing commitment to its role as an active partner in supporting Kuwait’s economic and human development by attracting young national talents and providing high-quality career opportunities that enable them to build promising professional futures in the banking sector. We view human capital development as a long-term investment that contributes to preparing qualified national cadres equipped with the necessary skills and expertise to lead the future of the financial sector and effectively contribute to achieving the objectives of Kuwait Vision 2035.”

Al-Abdali added: “Attracting and developing national talents constitutes one of the main pillars of our Human Resources strategy. We strive to provide a work environment that enables employees to build sustainable career paths and offers them genuine opportunities for growth and advancement in the long term.”

He continued: “Our strategy does not stop at attracting talents; it extends to investing in their development and qualification through specialized training and professional programs that contribute to preparing cadres capable of keeping pace with the rapid transformations witnessed by the banking sector.”

Al-Abdali noted that over the past years, National Bank of Kuwait has succeeded in building a strong employment identity that has made it one of the most prominent attractors of national talents, thanks to the professional development opportunities and clear career paths it provides, which enable employees to achieve their ambitions and progress toward leadership positions.

He emphasized that the bank continues to develop a work environment based on innovation, diversity, and equal opportunity, contributing to enhancing job satisfaction and retaining national talents while attracting more of them. He pointed out that human capital will remain the main driver of the bank’s success and sustainable growth.

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Their presence in leadership roles helps cement a work environment based on diversity, equity, and equal opportunity. In line with its ongoing efforts to localize jobs in accordance with the requirements of the Central Bank of Kuwait and to strengthen the presence of Kuwaitis in the private sector, the bank’s Kuwaitization rate exceeded 77.4% by the end of 2025. Women accounted for 42.4% of the total workforce, while women in managerial positions reached 27.2%, reflecting the bank’s firm commitment to providing a work environment grounded in diversity and inclusion.

The bank’s efforts to attract national talent were also reflected in its recruitment results last year, during which it received more than 9,000 resumes. The recruitment process resulted in the hiring of 306 new employees, the majority of whom were qualified Kuwaiti nationals.

On her part, Ghadeer Al-Kohji, First Vice President and Head of Talent Acquisition in Human Resources at NBK Group, stated: “The exhibition provided an important opportunity for direct engagement with a large number of promising national talents. We observed growing interest among Kuwaiti youth in learning about the career opportunities offered by the banking sector and the diverse career paths available at the bank.”

Al-Kohji added: “Throughout the exhibition days, the Human Resources team was keen on providing career guidance to visitors and answering their inquiries, helping them better understand labor market requirements and make clearer decisions regarding their professional futures.”

She noted that the exhibition allowed the talent acquisition team to directly observe job seekers’ aspirations and the fields of study that attract their interest, which contributes to refining recruitment strategies and attracting talent in alignment with the bank’s future needs.

She emphasized that NBK boasts an ideal and unique work culture under the slogan “More Than Just a Workplace,” fundamentally centered on supporting employees and caring for their physical and mental well-being. Therefore, NBK is an ideal destination for passionate and ambitious individuals seeking to build a promising career and achieve professional success.

In its continuous commitment to supporting a healthy work environment, the bank provides a gym equipped with the latest fitness equipment and various recreational facilities. The bank’s building also houses a medical clinic managed by Warah Hospital, which offers medical examinations, laboratory tests, and consultations with specialist doctors. Additionally, the bank regularly organizes educational seminars with physicians to raise employee awareness on various topics, including physical and mental health.

The bank’s efforts to attract national talent align with its development and training plans, which aim to invest in local human capital and nurture a promising generation of bankers. NBK is also keen on offering a range of professional training courses and academic programs, as it is among the pioneering banking institutions in Kuwait that have adopted youth training initiatives.