Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has concluded the third, upgraded edition of KFH Academy, which offered a comprehensive training experience combining theoretical knowledge and practical application. The program provided a professional model for qualifying Kuwaiti youth within a leading banking environment across diverse tracks, including Public Relations and Media, Digital Transformation and Innovation, and Business Administration.

Over three weeks, 28 participants created a final project summarizing and reflecting on their experience. Each track presented its project at the program's closing and recognition ceremony in the presence of several KFH leaders.

This edition builds on last year's successful second edition of KFH Academy by expanding training and adding tracks for a broader group of university students and recent graduates across various disciplines, reflecting KFH's commitment to empowering young national talent.

Youth Empowerment

In his address delivered during the recognition ceremony, Executive Manager HR Planning and Center of Excellence at KFH, Abdulaziz Almathkoor, said: "At KFH, we are pleased to continue our unwavering commitment to empowering young national cadres by offering the best specialized training programs, which open broad horizons for students and recent graduates to develop their skills and prepare for the job market with confidence and knowledge."

He added that KFH Academy's upgraded edition continues previous successes in line with the best international training standards, as KFH sought to expand training by adding vital tracks in Public Relations and Media, Digital Transformation and Innovation, and Engineering Projects to fulfill the aspirations of more students from diverse disciplines.

Almathkoor noted the program was designed to top global training standards, blending a rich theoretical learning experience with practical real-world application in professional banking. It also included specialized field visits and intensive workshops with KFH partners across public and private sectors.

He further said:"KFH considers investing in people its smartest choice, with building an empowered, conscious, innovative generation serving as the foundation for sustaining its success as a leading financial institution."

An Integrated Experience

Meanwhile, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Events at KFH, Fahad AlSaad, explained that KFH Academy program was designed specifically for ambitious youth. He noted that the program delivers integrated training and a valuable chance to nurture young talent across various tracks within a professional environment at Kuwait’s largest bank and the world's second-largest Islamic bank.

AlSaad stated that the program blends theory and practical application, featuring field visits, KFH Capital training, and workshops with strategic partners like Boursa Kuwait, Coded Academy, and Kuwait Times.

AlSaad noted KFH organized the program driven by its social responsibility and leading role to support, empower, and optimally invest in youth potential, honing their skills to become future leaders.

AlSaad emphasized that the participants' commitment, seriousness, and passion to benefit from the program were evident in their outstanding contributions to KFH Academy's videos, lectures, and workshops. He noted KFH will continue organizing these purposeful programs alongside its numerous year-round initiatives.

AlSaad extended his gratitude to all participating departments for their instrumental support throughout the program, wishing all participants continued growth and success.