Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has renewed its support for the sixth edition of the "Kuwait Codes" initiative as part of its strategic partnership with the CODED Academy, a specialist entity in artificial intelligence and programming training.

At a press conference for the renewed strategic partnership, KFH Executive Manager Corporate Relations and CSR, Faisal Alsurayye emphasized that collaborating with CODED Academy reflects the bank’s commitment to pioneering educational and technical initiatives. He noted these efforts prepare national talents, enable youth to acquire essential digital labor market skills, establish a culture of creativity, and enhance Kuwait’s innovation environment.

Alsurayye expressed pride in KFH’s support for the sixth edition of “Kuwait Codes” initiative, celebrating the partnership’s multiyear success. "This collaboration has significantly enhanced the skills of young Kuwaitis, nurturing future programmers and leaders in digital transformation while fostering a societal culture of innovation."

He noted that KFH is expanding its collaboration with CODED Academy by supporting new, high-quality programs and initiatives keeping pace with rapid advancements in programming, technology, and artificial intelligence, while opening wider horizons for young people to innovate and create.

Alsurayye explained that the strategic partnership with CODED, since 2018, empowers youth through innovative technology and programming initiatives. "This collaboration launched several projects, notably the Coded Juniors program, offering over 50 educational courses that benefited more than 1,700 children. The initiative introduces young learners to programming fundamentals and technological innovation, providing practical experience with current technologies to foster a passion for science and develop creative skills," he added.

The partnership includes organizing specialized cybersecurity workshops for Baiti account holders to raise children's awareness of data protection and cybersecurity, while also supporting Kuwait Hackathon, one of the largest programming and cybersecurity events in the country.

Alsurayye emphasized KFH’s commitment to building effective partnerships with leading educational and training institutions, driven by social responsibility and supporting Kuwait’s development. He noted that investing in education is a cornerstone of sustainable development, essential for building a knowledge-based economy benefiting society and future generations.

Meanwhile, CODED Academy CEO, Ahmad Marafi praised the strategic partnership with KFH as a successful integration model between banking and education. He noted this collaboration supports innovation and digital transformation while enhancing youth investment, particularly in cybersecurity and technology.

It serves to note that "Kuwait Codes 2026" initiative offers free training to 1,000 high school and ninth grade students, using an advanced curriculum centered on artificial intelligence.

This year, the program provides three fully updated tracks: web development, cybersecurity, and Python programming with AI applications.