His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Nader Abdullah Al-Jalal, alongside the Undersecretary of the Ministry, Dr. Bader Al-Basiri, received Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Group CEO, Khaled Yousef AlShamlan, to discuss ways to cooperate and support national initiatives aimed at assisting students and improving academic awareness.

During the meeting, the Ministry of Higher Education and KFH discussed ways to enhance cooperation and strengthen community engagement to support education and development in Kuwait.

Dr. Al-Jalal praised KFH’s national, social, and academic support, particularly its strategic partnership in the "Wajhni" national external scholarship campaign. He emphasized that this collaboration reflects the vital integration between public and private sectors in serving youth and enhancing their education. Through progressive initiatives, it empowers students to make sound academic decisions that advance both their futures and the country’s development.

KFH Group CEO, Khaled Yousef AlShamlan highlighted the bank’s strong commitment to education, integrating it as a core element of KFH’s social responsibility initiatives aimed at supporting national capabilities, particularly among youth. He described investing in education as a strategic investment in the future and the primary driver of development plans. He further emphasized that education is the key engine for the desired civilizational transformation and the realization of Kuwaiti society’s aspirations across all sectors.

AlShamlan commended the great efforts of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in sponsoring and supporting students and researchers in guiding their scientific journeys, in a way that serves development plans and labor market requirements and keeps pace with the ambitions and aspirations of Kuwaitis to increase scientific accomplishment.

He pointed out that the well-considered strategic direction led by the Ministry was a key driver behind KFH’s participation in sponsoring the national “Wajhni" campaign which is hoped to become a comprehensive national academic project serving the largest possible segment of Kuwaiti citizens. The campaign aims to provide society with distinguished students, researchers, and academics who have studied at leading international educational institutions, enabling them to become key contributors to development through strong scientific and methodological foundations as well as practical expertise and real-world experience.

The meeting was attended by the media advisor to the Minister’s office, Wissal Al-Zamel. Representing KFH were the Acting Group Chief Retail Banking Officer, Sameh EL-Meligy, Head of Public Relations and Media, Yousef Abdullah Al-Ruwaieh and Executive Manager social media and PR Services Center, Abdullah Al-Saif.