WarbaBank

Reaffirming its commitment to supporting national talent and empowering Kuwaiti youth across all stages of their professional journey, Warba Bank launched the first edition of its "Intilaqa" internship program. The initiative is designed to offer students and graduates a comprehensive hands-on experience within the Bank’s departments, integrating them into a real work environment and assigning them meaningful tasks as part of functional teams to help them gain practical knowledge and experience.

The one-month program includes 26 participants from different academic backgrounds who have been assigned across the Bank’s departments based on their interests and specializations. The program is coordinated by the Training and Development Department under the Human Resources Group, in collaboration with the participating departments.

Commenting on the program’s launch, Ms. Maali Abdullah Al-Rasheed, Group Chief Human Resources & General Services Officer at Warba Bank, stated: "This program reinforces our social responsibility to develop and empower Kuwaiti youth by bridging the gap between academic learning and professional practice. It offers a real opportunity for participants to develop their skills and strengthen their capabilities in a dynamic banking environment."

She added: "At Warba Bank, we believe that empowering youth starts by opening doors for them to engage in real experiences aligned with market needs, putting them on the right path toward a successful career. Guided by our vision to 'Let’s Own Tomorrow', we view these trainees as promising national talents deserving of every opportunity and support."

Al-Rasheed emphasized that this initiative reflects Warba’s deep-rooted commitment to social responsibility and national talent development, affirming that investing in Kuwaiti youth is an investment in the future of Kuwait. For this reason, the Bank was keen to design a comprehensive training program that offers participants a solid foundation of skills and practical knowledge, empowering them to integrate confidently and competently into the labor market.

She explained: "The Intilaqa program emphasizes practical learning by immersing trainees in real-world work environments and assigning them meaningful tasks. It allows them to apply their academic knowledge, develop new skills relevant to their field, and gain exposure to Islamic banking culture, all while building professional networks that can support their future careers."

A Comprehensive Training Approach

The Intilaqa program follows a well-rounded training methodology that includes the assignment of real-life tasks and weekly evaluation meetings to track progress and share feedback. It concludes with a final presentation by each trainee to showcase their contributions, skills gained and suggestions for improving future editions of the program.

This initiative is part of Warba Bank’s broader strategy to support the next generation and develop local human capital by enhancing practical skills, facilitating knowledge transfer, and creating an enabling environment where participants can gain close insights into the banking industry.

Intilaqa is yet another step in Warba Bank’s ongoing efforts to integrate youth into its institutional environment and further solidify its position as an Islamic financial institution that prioritizes human capital investment as part of a broader vision to build a more inclusive and sustainable future for Kuwaiti society.

Warba Bank places great importance on the development of national talent and the support of Kuwaiti youth through a variety of programs and initiatives that aim to empower them and prepare them for the job market, driven by its firm belief in its social role and responsibility toward the community.

The Bank is recognized as one of Kuwait’s most successful Islamic banks in a short span of time. It holds a leading position in digital Islamic banking services and is among the local banks with the highest number of shareholders, ensuring close proximity to all segments of society. This achievement further confirms the Bank’s position as a trusted financial partner, blending innovation with social responsibility to deliver best-in-class financial products and services.