• Najla Aleisa: We congratulate the winning companies and are committed to supporting them in representing Kuwait at the regional INJAZ competition.
• We are dedicated to supporting youth as part of our commitment to encouraging and developing their professional work skills.
• Our successful partnership with INJAZ over the past 20 years has resulted in the training of 25,000 students in 2024/2025.
• Jaber Ashkanani: The private sector’s commitment to fostering future generations has been a fundamental factor in INJAZ Kuwait’s success over the past 20 years.
• Gulf Bank’s involvement, particularly through its dedicated volunteers, has been crucial in driving these achievements over the years.
• Over the course of its 20-year journey, INJAZ Kuwait has successfully trained nearly 150,000 students across various training programs.

INJAZ Kuwait successfully concluded its 2025 Company Program competition, proudly sponsored by Gulf Bank, at the American University of the Middle East (AUM). Over two dynamic days, the judging panel selected 15 exceptional projects from both the university and school categories.

As part of its commitment to empowering youth, and in the presence of sponsors, students, parents, volunteers, and educators, Gulf Bank celebrated the top two winning companies: "Amal," recognized as Best Student Company in the university category, and "Seaclean," named Best Student Company in the school category. Both teams will go on to represent Kuwait at the Regional Company Program Competition in Egypt, competing against teams from 14 Arab countries.

Gulf Bank's Commitment to Youth Development

On this occasion, Mrs. Najla Aleisa, Chief Marketing Officer at Gulf Bank, stated: "We congratulate both winning companies on their well-deserved awards. We also commend INJAZ Kuwait for its vital role in organizing this annual competition. Gulf Bank continues to support the training and mentorship of the winning teams as they prepare to represent Kuwait at the upcoming Regional Competition in Egypt later this year."

She added, "We take great pride in our longstanding partnership with INJAZ Kuwait, a collaboration that has flourished for over 19 years. Over the past two decades, this partnership has helped nurture countless ideas and student-led companies, many of which have become key contributors to Kuwait’s economy and business sector today."

Mrs. Aleisa emphasized Gulf Bank's strategic commitment to youth development as a key pillar of its Gulf Bank 2025 strategy, in line with Kuwait Vision 2035, which prioritizes investment in the younger generation. She highlighted the popularity of the Company Program competition among high school and university students, noting that it provides a unique opportunity for participants to gain hands-on experience in starting and managing a real company, supported by esteemed institutions like Gulf Bank.

Mrs. Aleisa also noted that the successful partnership with INJAZ Kuwait resulted in the training of nearly 25,000 students during the 2024/2025 academic year. Students across all levels — from elementary to university graduates — benefited from numerous training programs. Gulf Bank volunteers actively contributed to initiatives like the "Innovation Camp," "Company Program," "How to Start," "INJAZ Talks," field visits, and a range of workshops.

INJAZ Kuwait Highlights the Importance of Private Sector Support

Mr. Jaber Ashkanani, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships Manager at INJAZ Kuwait, acknowledged the vital role of the private sector in youth development: "The private sector’s commitment to fostering future generations has been a fundamental factor in INJAZ Kuwait’s success over the past 20 years."

He emphasized Gulf Bank’s strategic and comprehensive support, particularly its contribution of volunteers and participation in delivering training programs to students. Mr. Ashkanani shared that INJAZ Kuwait has trained nearly 150,000 students over the past two decades, across four key pillars: career readiness, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and STEM skills. He highlighted the organization’s ongoing efforts to develop initiatives that address the needs of young people and support them in achieving their future goals.

He added: "The commitment to supporting companies in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development goals is a key factor behind the continued success of INJAZ Kuwait. Gulf Bank’s involvement, particularly through its dedicated volunteers, has been crucial in driving these achievements over the years."

Mr. Ashkanani highlighted that this year’s activities encompassed workshops, training programs, advisory and scientific sessions, as well as field training opportunities designed to enhance the practical skills of youth. The annual Company Program competition offers students an expanded platform to launch their own projects, contributing to national economic growth and aligning with Kuwait Vision 2035 and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

About INJAZ Kuwait

INJAZ Kuwait is a non-profit organization affiliated with Junior Achievement Worldwide, supported by Kuwait’s private sector. Through strategic collaborations with the business and education sectors, and with the support of trained volunteers, INJAZ provides educational programs in both Arabic and English. These programs focus on four key pillars: entrepreneurship, financial literacy, career readiness, and STEM skills, all aimed at helping youth build a successful future.

Gulf Bank Volunteers Play a Key Role

Gulf Bank volunteers played a vital role this year in supporting university and school students participating in various INJAZ Kuwait programs. Their contributions were significant in career mentoring, team guidance, and delivering entrepreneurship training through the "Company Program."

About the Company Program

The Company Program teaches high school and university students the essentials of entrepreneurship, leadership, management, and financial literacy. Students get the opportunity to establish and manage real student companies, developing a business plan, conducting feasibility studies, building teams, raising capital, creating products or services, and selling them. The program concludes with an annual national competition where the best student companies are recognized.