Al-Watani Raises Awareness on Cybersecurity and Financial Crimes

The seminar reviewed the key challenges and risks posed by the rapidly evolving digital transaction environment, highlighting the latest financial fraud techniques and cyberattacks targeting individuals and institutions. It also presented a set of practical guidelines and preventive recommendations designed to enable users to protect their data and bank accounts, and to enhance the security of their transactions through digital channels.

This initiative comes within the framework of the strategic partnership between NBK and Kuwait Oil Tankers Company (KOT), reflecting both parties’ commitment to fostering a culture of security and financial awareness within the workplace. This effort aims to improve employees’ readiness to address the growing challenges of the digital world and contribute to building a safer, more resilient environment against cyber risks.

As the principal banking partner of Kuwait’s oil sector, NBK continues to launch specialized awareness initiatives and programs for its clients and strategic partners, with the goal of enhancing knowledge about the latest developments in financial crimes and electronic fraud. These efforts empower diverse groups to identify emerging fraudulent methods, understand how to counter them, and mitigate their potential impacts.

NBK is a key supporter and partner of initiatives aimed at raising financial literacy and promoting banking culture across various segments of society. As a leading financial institution in the region, it continues to organize specialized events and programs that contribute to raising awareness of issues related to the banking sector. Additionally, NBK develops its employees’ capabilities in combating fraud and financial crimes, while maintaining continuous awareness campaigns about the risks of cybercrime through its digital channels and social media platforms.