As Part of Its Continuous Efforts to Empower the Youth

Salma Al-Hajjaj: Recruitment, training and development are key pillars required for us to establish the principles of economic sustainability.

As part of its continuous efforts to empower the youth, Gulf Bank participated in this year’s Kuwait College of Technology (KTech) Career Fair, from March 6 to 8, 2023.

Throughout the career fair, Gulf Bank representatives shed light on the nature of the workplace at the Bank – by providing detailed explanations on the work structure and job opportunities available for recent graduates; in addition to conducting personal interviews for applicants.

On this occasion, Gulf Bank’s General Manager of Human Resources, Salma Al-Hajjaj, said, "Gulf Bank's participation in this year's Kuwait Technical College (Ktech) Career Fair is part of our continuous effort to support young Kuwaiti talents, and work towards developing their capabilities.”

Al-Hajjaj mentioned that Gulf Bank is keen to attract young talents from various fields, as part of its efforts to consolidate its position as the bank of the future, and to align with its strategy for 2025. She indicated that the younger generation is capable of keeping pace with the language of the times, and with the latest innovations and rapid technological developments in the banking sector; both locally and globally.

Al-Hajjaj also affirmed the Bank's eagerness to support Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” – which targets private sector employment, and the development of Kuwaiti youth. This has been reflected in the increasing numbers of national employments at Gulf Bank in the recent years.

She continued: “We are proud that Gulf Bank is one of the leading banks that invests generously in human capital to enhance the competencies of its employees, as they are the main focus to achieve its strategic objectives. We will continue to provide them with the latest expertise and skills required to keep pace with the major banking developments that the banking industry is going through.”

Al-Hajjaj further stated that recruitment, training, and development are the key pillars required for the Bank, to establish the principles of economic sustainability. These pillars help to develop Kuwaiti talents and encourage them to work and grow towards becoming future leaders in the private sector.