National Bank Concludes Participation in 'My Job' Expo 2026

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) concluded its participation in the “Wadhtiy 2026” exhibition, the largest private-sector job fair in Kuwait, held from the 15th to the 17th of this month 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 talent and attracting young professionals, in line with its strategy of investing in human capital and consolidating its position as the most attractive employer 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 Wadhtiy 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 long-term growth and advancement.”

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

He noted that NBK has succeeded, over the past years, in building a strong professional identity that makes it one of the most attractive employers for national talents, thanks to the opportunities it provides for professional development and clear career paths that 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, which contributes to enhancing job satisfaction and retaining national talents while attracting more of them. He pointed out that human capital will remain the primary driver of the bank’s success and sustainable growth.

As part of its ongoing efforts to localize jobs in line 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 percent by the end of 2025. Women accounted for 42.4 percent of the total workforce, while their representation in managerial positions reached 27.2 percent, reflecting the bank’s firm commitment to fostering a work environment based on diversity and inclusion.

The bank’s efforts to attract national talent were also reflected in its recruitment results over the past year, during which it received more than 90,000 resumes. These recruitment efforts resulted in the hiring of 306 new employees, the majority of whom were qualified Kuwaiti nationals.

On her part, Ghadeer Al-Kohji, First Deputy Head of Talent Acquisition at the Human Resources Department of the Al-Watani 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 career decisions regarding their professional futures.”

She noted that the exhibition allowed the talent acquisition team to directly observe the aspirations of job seekers and the fields of interest they pursue, contributing to the development of recruitment strategies and talent acquisition efforts aligned with the bank’s future needs.

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

Consistent with 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 interactive awareness seminars with physicians, focusing on educating employees about various aspects of physical and mental health.

The bank’s efforts to attract national talent align with its development and training plans aimed at investing in local human resources and preparing a promising generation of bankers. The bank is also committed to offering a series of professional training courses and academic programs, as it is among the pioneering banking institutions in Kuwait that have adopted youth training initiatives.