Kuwait City. 22 Oct: Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) recently participated in the Watheefti career fair as part of its ongoing efforts to attract the top local talent and youth. Known as the largest of its kind in the country, the career fair was held at The Arena with companies from various sectors coming together to meet potential job seekers.

ABK endeavors to attract future leaders where Watheefti provided an ideal platform to introduce the Bank and the various career and development opportunities offered.

Commenting on the importance of the Bank’s participation, Afrah Alarbash, General Manager of Human Resources at ABK, said, "As a leading financial institution in Kuwait, ABK recognizes the vital role that youth play in shaping the future of our country. Through Watheefti, we had direct engagement with the best local talent where we managed to yield high caliber applicants amongst a competitive pool of candidates interested in the banking industry.”

Not only does ABK’s participation benefit the Bank, but also the local community and economy. By attracting and nurturing local talent, ABK contributes to the growth and development of the Kuwaiti workforce. The Bank's commitment to young professionals ensures that they acquire the skills and knowledge required to excel in their roles and contribute to the success of the organization.

Alarbash elaborated that Watheefti also helped ABK gain insights into the demands and expectations of job seekers. She said, “Our interaction with candidates allowed us to develop a deeper understanding that we can use in our recruitment strategies to ensure we remain competitive in attracting top talent.”

She concluded, “I am pleased to have had the opportunity to showcase our unique culture, values, and opportunities. This supports us in maintaining the Bank’s positive perception, thus contributing to our overall reputation in the job market. As strong employers, not only do we strive to employ top talent but to also increase their retention and engagement.”

Since its establishment in 1967, ABK has progressed to become one of the leading Kuwaiti banks in the region that offers a wide array of personal, corporate, and private banking products and services. ABK also provides a broad range of local, regional, and global investment solutions and services through its subsidiary, ABK Capital.

Across the region, the Bank offers individuals and corporates the convenience of comprehensive banking and financial services in the Egyptian market through ABK-Egypt’s network of 44 branches.

This is in addition to ABK’s three branches located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in the United Arab Emirates, servicing both Kuwaiti and Emirati individual and corporate clients.

ABK is a strong supporter of Central Bank of Kuwait and Kuwait Banking Association’s 'Let's Be Aware' awareness campaign. Through its various initiatives, the Bank aims to promote financial inclusion by educating Kuwaiti society about customer rights, responsibilities, and the different types of banking and special needs services. Additionally, ABK consistently provides strategic information on how to avoid banking and financial fraud, loan application requirements, digital services, and more.