Registration is open until May 9, with prizes worth KD 2,000

• Mai Al-Owaish: The competition provides a great platform for data enthusiasts to learn and apply their skills
• Gulf Bank is committed to making strong developments in the field of sustainability

Gulf Bank will be closing registrations for the second Gulf Bank “Datathon” competition on May 9, to prepare the final list of participants for the competition that is set to happen on May 12, 2023, at Al Shaheed Park, Phase Two (Multi-Purpose Hall).

In cooperation with INJAZ Kuwait, the Bank has introduced the competition to youth segments aged 14-18 years for the first time in Kuwait, with the aim of teaching the students how to use Google Analytics through a workshop, and to participate in a five-hour competition.

The bank will offer three valuable prizes to the winning projects, where the Data Modeling and Visualization category winners will receive a prize of KD 1,000 (all ages), the Data Visualization category winners will receive a prize of KD 500 (all ages), and the Digital Analytics category winners will receive a prize of KD 500 – which is specifically designated for youth aged 14 to 18 years.

The Chief Data & Innovation Officer at Gulf Bank, Mai Bader Al-Owaish, commented saying: “At Gulf Bank, we believe that by providing this distinguished data platform, we will contribute to encouraging digital innovations – enabling specialists and interested parties to actively participate in the innovation of new technologies. This also contributes towards providing the best digital experiences to the Kuwaiti society."

Al-Owaish indicated that the competition provides a wonderful platform for data enthusiasts to learn and apply their skills in data science. Considering that the “Datathon” is one of the many steps that contribute to providing society with a new set of skills and challenges, aimed at helping the next generations of digital content creators in the country. The competition also contributes towards enhancing the national economy through data and digital services.

And as part of its preparations to launch the second “Datathon” competition, Gulf Bank recently organized a Datathon Event Series entitled "Paths To A Career In Data Science", in cooperation with Coded Human Recourses Development Company, which was moderated by Mai Bader Al-Owaish.

The seminar discussed the paths available for young people looking to pursue a career in data science, as well as Gulf Bank’s role in helping students and graduates build their career paths. Through providing them opportunities to directly communicate with data science pioneers and professionals and benefit from their expertise.

Furthermore, the workshop will witness the participation of Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Dr. Ahmad Al-Baqsami, and Gulf Bank’s Manager of the Digital Analytics Unit, Najla Al-Meshari as well as Data Scientist, Mariam Bazzi.

The “Datathon” is a competition open to all participants who seek to learn and apply data science tools and techniques, and work to towards finding solutions with innovative concepts and ideas. Those wishing to register, please visit the following website https://e-gulfbank.com/datathon or scan the QR code.

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 robust developments in sustainability at environmental, social and governance levels through diverse sustainability initiatives, strategically selected to benefit the Bank both internally and externally. Gulf Bank supports Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” and works with various parties to achieve it.