Ooredoo Kuwait Concludes 'Generation O' Program

Ooredoo Kuwait announced the completion of the first cohort of its “Generation O” training program, which targeted university students and recent graduates. The initiative aims to attract young talent, develop their skills, and provide them with a comprehensive practical experience within one of the largest telecommunications companies in the region. The program aligns with Ooredoo Kuwait’s strategy to invest in national human capital and enhance youth readiness for labor market demands, particularly amid the rapid transformations occurring in the telecommunications, technology, and digital economy sectors.

Spanning four weeks, the program offered participants the opportunity to gain close insight into the work environment at Ooredoo Kuwait through an interactive, hands-on experience across several key departments, including Consumer Business (B2C), Business Business (B2B), Marketing, Corporate Communications, Finance, Human Resources, Strategy, and Technology. This diversity in training areas allowed participants to understand the nature of corporate operations and how various departments integrate to achieve company goals and deliver a seamless customer experience. It also helped develop practical and professional skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, innovative thinking, and adaptability to change.

Future Skills at the Core

Generation O focused on developing skills in high demand in the labor market, with special emphasis on digital technologies, network operations, customer experience, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. The program went beyond theoretical learning, relying on experiential learning and direct interaction with work teams. This enabled participants to explore various career paths, understand the nature of work in the telecommunications and technology sectors, and gain a clearer vision of the fields where they could build their careers.

National Talent

In this context, Ooredoo Kuwait continues to develop its training programs and initiatives in line with labor market requirements, focusing on future skills, leadership, innovation, and digital transformation. These efforts contribute to preparing national talent capable of competing and contributing to the future of the digital economy.

Commenting on the program, Omar Al-Bassam, Head of Human Resources and Administrative Services at Ooredoo Kuwait, said: “At Ooredoo, we believe that investing in human capital is the most sustainable investment. Building the future of the telecommunications and technology sector begins with empowering youth, giving them the opportunity to discover and develop their capabilities, and turning their ambitions into tangible achievements.”

He added: “Generation O embodies our vision of transitioning from traditional training concepts to a comprehensive experience that places young people at the heart of the work environment, providing them with a real space to learn, participate, and interact with various company departments.”

He continued: “Our responsibility toward Kuwaiti talent goes beyond providing a training or job opportunity; it is a continuous responsibility that starts with skill-building and extends to guidance, development, providing growth opportunities, and fostering accountability. Through these efforts, we aim to enhance youth readiness to compete and effectively contribute to leading Kuwait’s digital and economic transformation, in alignment with the objectives of the New Kuwait 2035 vision.”

Young Talent

For his part, Isa Al-Bashir, Senior Human Resources Manager at Ooredoo Kuwait, stated that the company is working on developing a comprehensive experience for young talent, starting from the post-graduation phase and extending into the labor market. He explained that the “Generation O” program was designed to give participants the opportunity to discover their capabilities and test their skills in a real work environment.

He added: “We believe that the best way to prepare young people for the labor market is to give them the opportunity to gain actual experience. Therefore, the program was designed to go beyond theory by allowing trainees to interact with different teams and explore various fields, ranging from marketing, communications, and human resources to technology, strategy, and the business and consumer sectors.”

Al-Bashir noted that this diversity gives participants a broader perspective on the nature of the sector and helps them understand how different specialties integrate and collaborate to achieve organizational goals. He emphasized that investing in youth represents a long-term commitment, noting that the company continues to develop its training programs in parallel with labor market changes, focusing on critical thinking, innovation, teamwork, adaptability, continuous learning, and technical skills.

Career Paths

On her part, Sara Al-Jassar, Learning Management and Talent Management Specialist at Ooredoo Kuwait, expressed her pride in the completion of the first cohort of the Generation O program, affirming that it represents a comprehensive investment in Kuwaiti youth by developing their capabilities, enhancing their skills, and preparing them to build successful career paths.

Generation O extends Ooredoo Kuwait’s approach to investing in human capital and developing the work environment and human resources practices, thereby reinforcing its position as a leading entity in this field in Kuwait. In 2025, Ooredoo Kuwait won two awards at the HRM Summit, Awards & Expo: “Employer of Choice” and “Best Employee Benefits Package,” in recognition of its efforts to provide an attractive work environment and a system of benefits and opportunities supporting professional development and employee well-being.

Generation O is not limited to offering a short-term training experience; rather, it is part of a broader trend to bridge the gap between youth and the labor market, helping them transform their academic knowledge into practical skills, discover their professional interests, and build clearer and more sustainable career paths. Through these initiatives, Ooredoo Kuwait continues to invest in national talent.