Kuwait City, Mar 04: Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) is pleased to announce its platinum sponsorship of the IDRAK Hackathon event at Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center. The event brought together students, parents, and industry professionals at the Amiri Diwan Theater.

Endorsed by the National Cybersecurity Center, Ministry of Education, and American University of Kuwait, ABK’s sponsorship underscored the Bank's unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility and nurturing future digital talent. Speaking about the Bank’s participation, Afrah Alarbash, General Manager of Human Resources at ABK, said, "Our engagement in educational initiatives for the digital generation reflects our dedication to fostering positive societal impact."

The event provided an excellent platform for ABK to connect with young, skilled high school individuals. Alarbash highlighted, "We are thrilled to have supported young minds who share our passion for innovation and dedication to digital advancement. This event has reinforced our conviction in the potential of young talent in Kuwait."

This event provided an opportunity to showcase the technological expertise present in the country and the importance of keeping pace with digital transformation. Alarbash affirmed that ABK is eager to leverage its resources to contribute to such initiatives alongside partners, such as IDRAK, and others in the market.

Throughout the sponsorship, ABK had the opportunity to engage directly with students and parents, forging meaningful connections within the community. Alarbash expressed, "Our presence at the event exemplifies our commitment to shaping a digital future and fostering strong relationships with the next generation of digital leaders."

The Hackathon event witnessed enthusiastic interactions and knowledge exchange. ABK’s support at the event reaffirmed its pivotal role in the digital field and its dedication to guiding and empowering the future generation of digital innovators.

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 45 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.