KUWAIT: Reflecting its unwavering dedication to support young national talent, and to attract high-caliber Kuwaiti professionals to join the banking sector, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is sponsoring the Watheefti Career Fair, the largest across the private sector in Kuwait. The Fair running for 3 days from 19 to 21 October 2023 will serve as a direct meeting point for private sector companies and fresh graduates exploring suitable job opportunities.

NBK’s participation and sponsorship of this fair comes in line with its role as a leading supporter of young national talent, by qualifying them to join the labor market as well as educating them to take the right decision regarding their career in the private sector. Speaking on this, Gadeer Al-Kooheji, Head of Talent Acquisition, Group Human Resources at National Bank of Kuwait said, “NBK is always keen to sponsor career fairs as they represent key platforms for selecting and attracting national talent, while, at the same time, offering fresh graduates a great opportunity to explore the job and training opportunities available at the bank.”

“It is the strategy of Group Human Resources to build a dynamic and agile workforce by soliciting high-caliber talent and developing them through the best in class training and educational programs to emerge as future leaders,” she added. “NBK not only provides job opportunities at a leading local and regional financial institution, but also a promising career path, thanks to its professional training resources and programs that are on par with international standards in a way that helps enhance the skills and competencies of the youth.

This reflects our vision to invest in national talent which goes in line with its job nationalization goals,” she noted. “NBK is an employer of choice that promotes diversity and equal opportunities. It also stands out as the institution with the highest job nationalization and employee retention rates across the banking sector, which aligns with the goals of the New Kuwait Vision 2035,” she emphasized. NBK enjoys unique work environment and culture, which are comparable to international peers by raising the slogan “More Than a Workplace”, which mainly focuses on supporting employees and caring to improve their physical and mental health.

In this context, the bank provides a fitness gym equipped with the latest exercise equipment, which is open for employees, before, after and even during working hours for their convenience, aligning with the bank’s initiatives to raise health awareness and promote a healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, employees can enjoy their breakfast and lunch during working hours or order from the restaurants, and stores available at Level 18.

NBK HQ also hosts a well-equipped clinic managed by Wara Hospital, which provides medical checkups, tests, and on-site specialized visits by medical doctors, as well as frequent awareness sessions to raise employees’ awareness on various topics related to physical and mental health. NBK’s endeavors to attract national talent go in tandem with its development and training plans to invest in national professionals and prepare a promising banking generation. The bank also offers a wide range of training courses and professional academic programs, being one of the leading providers of training programs for the youth across the banking sector.