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Gulf Bank Signs Strategic Partnership with kuwait technical college (ktech)

As part of its ongoing commitment to empowering youth, Gulf Bank has signed a partnership agreement with kuwait technical college (ktech) to train and prepare students for the job market. This collaboration reflects the bank’s continuous efforts to support and develop the skills of young national talents and enhance their readiness for future career opportunities.

Salma Al-Hajji, General Manager of Human Resources at Gulf Bank, stated:

“We are pleased to sign this distinguished partnership with Kuwait Technical College, which aims to strengthen collaboration among institutions to support and prepare youth with the skills and capabilities they need to succeed in the job market.”

She emphasized that Gulf Bank is committed to supporting young talents across various fields, both within the bank and externally, considering them the generation capable of keeping pace with modern innovations and the rapid technological advancements in the banking sector locally and globally. This commitment is demonstrated through the bank’s active participation in job fairs organized by universities as well as its collaboration with civil society organizations focused on youth training and development.

Supporting Kuwait Vision 2035

Al-Hajji highlighted the bank’s alignment with Kuwait Vision 2035, which prioritizes private sector employment, youth development, and encouraging national talent to grow and thrive. She noted the increasing percentage of national employees at Gulf Bank as evidence of the bank’s sustained efforts in this direction over recent years.

Investing in Human Capital

“We take pride in Gulf Bank’s position as one of the leading banks that invests generously in human capital to enhance employee competencies. People are the core of our strategic success, and we ensure they are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to keep pace with major banking industry transformations,”she added.

Al-Hajji also emphasized that employment, training, and development are fundamental pillars of Gulf Bank’s strategy to promote economic sustainability, by recruiting and developing Kuwaiti talent and encouraging them to grow into future leaders in the private sector.