NBK sets new standards for excellence in human capital development with 2 prestigious awards

13/11/2025 03:32 AST

In a new achievement that confirms the excellence of its human capital strategy, National Bank of Kuwait received two prestigious awards as part of the GCC Government Human Resources and Youth Awards for the year 2025 held in Abu Dhabi.

NBK has won two awards:

Most Distinctive Learning and Development of the Year in Private Sector.

Excellence in Digital Learning Innovation.

These awards reflect NBK's unwavering commitment to human capital development and the profound impact of its innovative initiatives in the areas of learning and development, and digital innovation in training. Moreover, these awards further enhance the bank's position as a leading financial institution that not only provides banking services but also sets new standards of excellence in the workplace across the region.

Celebrating excellence, innovation, and impact in the areas of governance, human capital development, and youth empowerment, the GCC Human Resources and Youth Awards 2025 acknowledged individuals, institutions, and initiatives that have set new standards and made valuable contributions to public service and human capital development, driving progress in these vital sectors.

The nominations are evaluated by a specialized committee of prominent experts and HR leaders in the region, relying on four main criteria. First, the committee explores the program or initiative achievement in terms of real and tangible results made. The second criterion is the approach, which examines the effectiveness and quality of planning, followed by execution that evaluates the quality of implementation; and finally, the extent of creativity and innovation that looks closely into the originality of the strategy and ability to provide unconventional solutions. These criteria ensure that the awards are given to the institutions that go beyond providing innovative ideas but also implement them and achieve sustainable and tangible outcomes.

The GCC Government Human Resources and Youth Awards are a prestigious platform that brings together the brightest minds and change-makers across various sectors. Additionally, it acknowledges leaders who can turn visions into reality, as well as business leaders, creative innovators, and thought leaders who make positive changes and build a brighter and more innovative future for all.

The 13th annual GOC HR and Youth Summit featured inspiring sessions and a lively exchange of ideas and insights among leaders in human resources, technology, innovation, and youth empowerment, in addition to training seminars that contribute to strengthening career paths and advancing the sector by opening new horizons.

Excellence in E-learning innovation
NBK won the award for Excellence in E-Learning Innovation Award of the Year in Private Sector for its innovative initiative "NBK Learning Hub", the bank's e-learning platform and a turning point in digital training for employees. This platform provides a modern and effective learning experience through a digital library that contains hundreds of specialized training courses. In line with the bank's digital transformation strategy, the NBK Learning Hub aims to foster a culture of continuous learning and develop personal and professional skills.

This award reflects the success of the bank's strategy in adopting the latest digital technologies in training, providing flexible, personalized, and effective learning experiences and using advanced e-learning platforms that provide customized training content that meets the individual needs of employees across various departments and branches.

Most distinctive learning and development strategy in private sector

As for Most Distinctive Learning and Development Strategy, NBK received this award for NBK Academy and NBK Tech Academy programs. The NBK Academy, for one, embodies the bank's profound vision of investing in human capital. It was specifically designed for young national university graduates to enable them to acquire specialized banking skills such as basic banking principles, risk management, financial accounting, marketing, and negotiation, in addition to training in creativity, innovation, and productivity to ensure a sustainable flow of national competencies able to drive growth in innovation in the banking industry.

As for the NBK Tech Academy, it is the first academy of its kind in Kuwait specializing in digital technology and data systems. It was launched by the bank to qualify young national talents to work in the digital banking sector, and it aims to upskill these talents and qualify them to work in the banking sector in areas like Fintech, Cybersecurity, AI, Data Analysis, as well as leadership and soft skills.

Once again, this recognition underscores the success of the NBK's HR management in formulating and implementing comprehensive and innovative educational plans that focus on developing competencies and talents through programs specifically designed to enhance their skills and enhance their expertise.

Winning these prestigious awards brings a new standard for excellence in Kuwait and the region and confirms NBK's leading role in driving success in the private sector and contributing to achieving sustainable human capital development that serves the country's strategic goals and supports Kuwait Vision 2035.

Kuwait Times