Kuwait Finance House (KFH) honored the winners of its Environmental Sustainability Award during a ceremony celebrating student projects from Kuwait University’s College of Engineering and Petroleum. The ceremony took place as part of the 49th Engineering Design Exhibition, which was held under the patronage of Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and Acting Minister of Finance, Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investments, Dr. Sabeeh Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem.

The winners were announced during the closing ceremony of the exhibition. The project Plasnix, developed by students Farah AlRabea, Salma Ezzat, Farah Al-Shaiji, and Malak AlKandari, was awarded first place. The second-place award was granted to the project Life-Cycle Exergy Assessment, created by students Salwa Ben Bilal, Dana Al-Ajmi, Saud Al-Mutairi, Taiba Hammad, Fatma Muhanna.

KFH’s efforts to organize and allocate an award for sustainability and environment represent its commitment to supporting projects that promote sustainability and environmental awareness, in line with its Keep it Green campaign. This award also aligns with KFH’s integrated sustainability strategy and its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.

KFH is the main and largest supporter of the students at the College of Engineering and Petroleum at Kuwait University. The Bank is also a key partner of the Engineering Design Exhibition, providing support to approximately 300 students each year. This support is part of KFH’s strategy to support students, youth, and the community, and support creative projects and scientific initiatives.

It is worth noting that KFH’s long standing participation in the Engineering Design Exhibition, as a strategic partner, has played a key role in promoting engineering creativity among students and graduates and encouraging scientific initiatives that contribute to sustainable development across various aspects.