Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has concluded its second enhanced edition of KFH Academy, which offered a comprehensive training experience combined with theoretical knowledge and practical application.

The program provided a professional learning model within a leading banking environment for preparing Kuwaiti youth across diverse areas including Public Relations (PR) and Media, Digital Transformation and Innovation, in addition to Engineering Projects.

A special honoring ceremony for the trainees was held, attended by Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Group CEO Transformation, Technology and Operations, Haytham Alterkait, alongside several officials from the Bank.

This edition builds on the success of the inaugural PR Academy, launched by KFH last year, expanding the scope of training and introducing new areas of learning.  The program aims to meet the aspirations of a wider segment of university students and recent graduates from various disciplines. It also reflects KFH’s commitment to empowering Kuwaiti youth competencies.

In his address, Acting Group Chief Human Resources and Transformation Officer, Ahmad Alhammad, said: “At KFH, we are proud to reiterate our unwavering commitment to empowering young national talents by offering the best specialized training programs. These initiatives pave new paths for students and recent graduates to develop their skills and prepare for the job market with confidence and knowledge.”

He added that KFH Academy, in its upgraded edition, is a continuation of the first PR Academy. This year’s edition included an expanded training scope with new key areas such as PR and Media, Digital Transformation and Innovation, and Engineering projects, all designed to meet the ambitions of a broader group of students from diverse academic backgrounds.

Alhammad highlighted that the program was designed in accordance with the highest global training standards, combining rich theoretical learning with real-world, practical experience in a professional banking environment. The program also featured field visits and intensive workshops in collaboration with KFH partners from both the public and private sectors.

“At KFH, we believe that investing in people is the smartest investment. Building a capable, attentive, and innovative generation is the foundation for sustaining our success as a leading financial institution,” he remarked.

Meanwhile, Head of Public Relations and Media at KFH, Yousef Abdullah Al-Ruwaieh, said that the upgraded edition of KFH Academy delivered an actual training model for empowering Kuwaiti youth to excel in a professional banking environment through diverse fields.

“This program’s is an extension of the previous successful PR Academy, but with wider scope, reflecting KFH’s commitment to continuous development and offering programs that meet the evolving needs of the employment market,” he commented, “It also reaffirms the Bank’s leadership in supporting national talent and youth, while providing a comprehensive training program that combines theoretical learning with practical application at Kuwait’s largest bank and the world’s second-largest Islamic bank.”

Al-Ruwaieh stressed KFH’s commitment to organizing relevant impactful programs. This commitment aligns with the Bank’s social responsibility and leadership in supporting the youth and investing in honing their skills to prepare them as future leaders.