NBK Hosts Special Knowledge-Sharing Session with Kuwait Oil Company Delegation

As part of its efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership with oil sector institutions and support human capital development initiatives, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) hosted a delegation from Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) for a specialized knowledge-sharing session. During the session, NBK presented its leading practices and pioneering initiatives in the field of learning and development, reflecting its commitment to contributing to national capacity building and the development of local talent.

This session builds upon the existing cooperation between NBK and Kuwait Oil Company in employee development, aligning with both parties’ objectives to embed a culture of continuous learning as a fundamental pillar of institutional excellence and sustainable growth.

The session featured an overview of various development programs and initiatives implemented by the bank to enhance the learning experience, prepare employees for future demands, and build leadership and professional capabilities. It also highlighted the latest trends and digital solutions used to develop skills and stimulate learning within the workplace.

Additionally, the session discussed the bank’s methodology for designing and managing training and development programs, as well as mechanisms for measuring the impact of learning on institutional performance. Key success indicators and lessons learned from several initiatives that boosted participation and engagement in educational programs were also presented.

Commenting on the occasion, Manira Al-Sajari, Deputy Assistant to the President – Learning and Development, Human Resources Group at National Bank of Kuwait, said: “This session reflects our shared vision with Kuwait Oil Company to reinforce a culture of knowledge exchange and leverage successful experiences. We believe that collaboration among national institutions accelerates institutional development and enhances the readiness of national talent to meet future challenges.”

She added: “We are consistently committed to developing the institutional learning ecosystem by utilizing the latest educational technologies and providing diverse, up-to-date training content that keeps pace with rapid changes in the business environment. This contributes to improving performance efficiency and embedding a culture of professional development within the organization.”

Al-Sajari noted that NBK’s training and development initiatives are based on a long-term vision that places the development of national competencies at the core of its priorities. She emphasized the bank’s dedication to leveraging its accumulated expertise and a select group of specialists and experts to transfer knowledge and practical experience to national cadres across various sectors.

NBK will continue to be the primary supporter of oil sector companies, as the main banking partner to the government sector. The bank consistently strives to enhance the capabilities of personnel working in the oil industry, driven by its commitment to aligning the group’s economic sustainability goals with those of the state, while relying on a highly trained human resource base that meets the highest international standards.