NBK strengthens strategic partnership with the oil sector

In the context of strengthening the strategic partnership with oil sector institutions and supporting human capital development efforts, 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 competencies.

This session follows the ongoing cooperation between NBK and KOC in employee development, aligning with both parties’ vision to entrench a culture of continuous learning as a fundamental pillar of institutional excellence and sustainable growth.

The session featured a review of various development initiatives and programs implemented by the bank to enhance the learning experience, prepare employees for future requirements, 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.

Furthermore, 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. It also presented success indicators and lessons learned from several initiatives that contributed to higher levels of engagement and interaction with educational programs.

Speaking on the occasion, Manira Al-Sajari, Deputy Assistant President – Learning and Development, Human Resources Group at NBK, stated: “This session is part of our shared vision with Kuwait Oil Company to entrench a culture of knowledge exchange and leverage successful experiences. We believe that cooperation between national institutions helps accelerate the pace of institutional development and enhances the readiness of national talents to meet future requirements.”

Al-Sajari added: “We consistently strive to develop the institutional learning system by utilizing the latest educational technologies and providing diverse and updated training content that keeps pace with rapid changes in the business environment. This contributes to enhancing performance efficiency and entrenching a culture of professional development within the institution.”

Al-Sajari emphasized 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 noted the bank’s commitment 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 always remain the primary supporter of oil sector companies as the main banking partner of the government sector. The bank consistently seeks to contribute to strengthening the capabilities of personnel working in the oil sector, driven by its commitment to aligning the group’s economic sustainability objectives with those of the state, which are simultaneously based on a highly trained human resource base adhering to the highest global standards.