As part of the Bank’s ongoing initiatives to fill the gap in coding skills

 

 

• Salma Al-Hajjaj: Gulf Bank actively supports local Kuwaiti hires, equipping them with the necessary skills and training in line with global best practices

 

Kuwait, 08 June 2022: As part of its 5-year strategy for the year 2025, Gulf Bank successfully wrapped up its new AJYAL Tech program in partnership with CODED, a local digital company that specializes in programming and coding. The program is a comprehensive coding bootcamp for Kuwaiti youth, and marks the first high-intensity coding bootcamp in the banking sector.

 

A group of young Kuwaitis passionate about technology and coding participated in the training camp. The participants were carefully selected to bridge the gap in coding skills in the banking sector, offering the industry the opportunity to recruit skilled Kuwaitis who are passionate about coding and technology.

 

This new program is part of Gulf Bank’s strategy for the year 2025, which aims to provide customers with an unprecedented banking experience based on digital transformation. Participants presented their projects towards the end of the training camp, with some of the Bank’s departments conducting interviews with the trainees across various departments, including Information Technology, Digital Banking Services, and Cybersecurity.

 

Gulf Bank's General Manager of Human Resources, Salma Al-Hajjaj noted that the AJYAL Tech program is on track in meeting Gulf Bank’s strategic objectives as part of its strategy for the year 2025. The strategy aims to consolidate Gulf Bank’s position as the Kuwaiti Bank of the Future, with Gulf Bank spearheading its digital transformation through a variety of ongoing initiatives.

 

Al-Hajjaj indicated that the bootcamp program aimed to train and upskill a select group of Kuwaiti youth — including both new and existing employees — by providing them with the coding training that would qualify them to provide innovative technical solutions, and enable them to effectively contribute to the Bank’s digital transformation plans.

 

She noted that the Bank's Human Resources and Talent Development teams continue to work to employ and upskill employees who will implement the Bank’s 2025 strategy, becoming distinguished banking hires with competitive skills and expertise. Gulf Bank continues to consolidate its leading position as the Kuwaiti Bank of the Future, implementing a variety of programs aimed at training new graduates and upskilling new employees in line with global best practices. Gulf Bank aims to help candidates develop key banking skills, cultivating holistic bankers that can contribute to the Bank’s culture of excellence and results-oriented performance.

 

Al-Hajjaj affirmed Gulf Bank's belief in the necessity of empowering Kuwaiti hires and local talents. She emphasized the necessity of upskilling local hires in accordance with the best international banking standards, and enabling them to contribute to achieving the Bank’s goals and exceeding expectations in the banking sector, adding, "We are proud to have witnessed many success stories within the Bank over the past few years."

 

She noted that the main objective of Gulf Bank’s AJYAL Tech program is to develop participants’ capabilities with the aim of promoting a performance-driven culture. In doing so, Gulf Bank is equipping its employees with technical solutions that will enable digital transformation at the Bank-wide level and risk management practices at the global level. In turn, all of these goals will ultimately provide customers with simple, streamlined and innovative services that will contribute to the Bank’s sustainable growth.

 

Gulf Bank's vision is to be the leading Kuwaiti Bank of the Future. The Bank is constantly engaging and empowering its employees as part of an inclusive and diversified workplace in recognition of every employee’s role in delivering customer excellence and serving the community at large. With its extensive network of branches and innovative digital services, Gulf Bank is able to give its customers the choice of how and where to conduct their banking transactions, all while ensuring a simple and seamless banking experience.

 

Gulf Bank is committed to maintaining a robust sustainability program at the community, economic, and environmental levels through sustainability initiatives that are strategically selected to benefit both the country and the Bank. Gulf Bank supports Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” and works with the different relevant parties to achieve it.