Kuwait Finance House Concludes KFH Academy Program
The aforementioned, in a speech to participants at the third edition: A firm commitment to empowering and qualifying young national cadres
Fahad Al-Saad: A comprehensive experience at Kuwait’s largest bank and the world’s second-largest Islamic bank
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) announced the conclusion of its third, enhanced edition of the KFH Academy program, which represented a comprehensive training experience combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, and provided a professional model for qualifying Kuwaiti youth within a leading banking environment. The program featured diverse tracks including Public Relations and Media, Digital Transformation and Innovation, and Business Administration.
According to a statement from KFH, the program lasted for three weeks, with 28 trainees participating. They were assigned to work on a final project that summarized their experience and reflected their journey throughout the program. Each track presented its final project at the program’s closing ceremony and trainee awards event, attended by several KFH executives.
This edition follows the success of the second edition of KFH Academy, organized by KFH last year, expanding the scope of training and adding new tracks to meet the aspirations of a broader segment of university students and recent graduates from various disciplines, in line with KFH’s commitment to empowering young national talent.
In his speech at the awards ceremony, Abdulaziz Al-Mahmood, Executive Director of Human Resources Planning and Excellence Center, stated: “We at KFH are pleased to continue our firm commitment to empowering young national cadres by providing high-quality training programs that open wide horizons for students and recent graduates to develop their skills and prepare for the job market with confidence and knowledge.”
He added that the enhanced edition of the KFH Academy program builds on the successes achieved in the previous edition, adhering to the highest global standards in training. They sought to expand the training scope and integrate new tracks covering vital areas such as Public Relations and Media, Digital Transformation and Innovation, and Business Administration, to meet the aspirations of a larger segment of students from various disciplines.
Al-Mahmood noted that at KFH, they believe that investing in people is the smartest investment, and that building a capable, aware, and innovative generation is the foundation for sustaining the success of our leading financial institution.
For his part, Fahad Al-Saad, Senior Director of Public Relations and Events at KFH, clarified that the KFH Academy program was designed by KFH specifically for ambitious youth, offering a comprehensive training experience and a valuable opportunity to qualify young talent in a professional banking environment, across multiple tracks at Kuwait’s largest bank and the world’s second-largest Islamic bank.
Al-Saad pointed out that the program was designed to combine rich theoretical experience with realistic practical application, alongside specialized field visits, training courses in collaboration with KFH Capital, and intensive workshops with strategic partners, including the Kuwait Stock Exchange, Code Academy, and Kuwait Times.
He emphasized that KFH’s organization of this program stems from its social responsibility and its pioneering role in supporting and empowering youth, optimally investing in their potential, and honing their skills to become future leaders. He noted that the bank will continue to organize such purposeful programs, along with many other initiatives it offers throughout the year.
In conclusion of his speech, Al-Saad expressed his gratitude to all relevant departments for their cooperation and effective contributions, which played the most significant role in the program’s success, wishing all participants continued success and achievement.
