ShareKUWAIT: Following its successful strategic partnership with the National Leadership Institute (NLI), Kuwait Finance House (KFH) concluded its effective participation in the (Breaking Barriers) conference.
The conference brought together participants from different sectors, notable financial institutions, and field experts who discussed key aspects of digital transformation, women’s empowerment, diversity, and inclusion, as well as emerging technologies.
KFH Group Chief Human Resources and Transformation Officer, Zeyad Abdullah Al-Omar affirmed that KFH’s participation in the conference was highly successful, attaining its desired objectives with substantial input from the Bank’s executive leadership through diverse discussions and workshops, thereby delivering real value to the participants and audience.
In his statement, Al-Omar added that KFH’s contribution to the conference stems from its keenness to develop and empower the national leadership capabilities, in addition to its interest in enhancing the education system in Kuwait by participating in all the relevant initiatives and events, which constitute a valuable opportunity to address challenges and explore new avenues that contribute to accelerating knowledge transfer, empowering the next generation of national talents, focusing on innovation and forming purposeful partnerships for rising leaders amid a rapidly developing global scene.
KFH Deputy General Manager Public Relations and Media, Yousef Abdullah Al-Ruwaieh said that KFH’s participation affirms its prominent role in the community, noting that the Bank’s active engagement during the conference has played a significant role in fostering positive community interaction. This further underlines KFH’s dedication to supporting events that reinforce the abilities of both the youth and the broader community.
He went on to say that KFH’s interest in taking part in such events stems from the substantial positive influence they have on improving the skills and knowledge of youth across a range of sustainability-related subjects, which, in turn, aids in boosting the community’s educational aspects and empowering its youth.
He explained that the conference encompassed a number of discussion panels and workshops for exchanging ideas and experiences among different segments of society, adding that these sessions are an opportunity to address key topics that are of importance to the community and work environment. The sessions also raise awareness on the significance of knowledge, entrepreneurship as well as supporting Kuwaiti youth in implementing value-adding projects for the community.
Al-Ruwaieh also emphasized that KFH highly values knowledge and youth, endorsing initiatives that foster the growth of leadership abilities, enhance efficiency, and align with worldwide advancement in business and human development, all while adhering to social responsibility principles. KFH Executive Manager Digital Transformation, Eng Tareq Al-Ajeel participated in the first discussion panel held during the Breaking Barriers conference which focused on the role and significance of digital transformation.
Al-Ajeel stated that KFH’s online application has achieved massive success and was ranked first on Apple store, primarily for its efficiency, ease of use and innovative banking and financial solutions. During the second discussion panel, KFH Group Deputy General Manager - Products, Nehal Al-Mosalem shared her leadership journey at KFH, saying that the conference, in partnership with NLI, is an opportunity to shed light on empowering women leadership, one of the most important pillars of sustainable development.
KFH Executive Manager Talent Management, Mohammed Al-Musalam said that KFH’s involvement in the conference has yielded notable achievements in bolstering the Bank’s human talents through their participation in training programs, discussions, workshops and seminars led by a diverse array of international speakers and industry experts such as Quest Nutrition Co-Founder Tom Bilyeu, Joanne Lesley Malone (Jo Malone) who transformed her small business into a global brand, AI and emerging technologies experts Calum Chace and Daniel Hulme, the first Arab woman astronaut Sara Sabry and Graeme Codrington who is an expert on the future of work and the disruptive forces.
