Kuwait City, August 21: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced that its KIB Life Academy, in collaboration with the American University of the Middle East (AUM), will sponsor four distinguished employees intending to pursue their dual master’s degree in business administration as part of the AUM-MBA Program with Joint Graduate Degree. This program, fully funded by KIB for its employees, is a testament to the Bank’s latest efforts to enhance their academic growth, reaffirming its commitment to investing in the development of its human resources and enhancing their capabilities.

Commenting on the initiative, Feras Al Darmi, General Manager – Human Resources at KIB, said: "At KIB, we adopt a comprehensive development strategy that places employee development at its core. Today, we’re proud to witness this exceptional initiative under the umbrella of KIB Life Academy, which aims to support the academic development of our bank employees to help them achieve growth in their careers."

He added: "The AUM-MBA Program with Joint Graduate Degree will enable us to enhance the academic and professional growth of four dedicated employees. This program is designed to provide access to world-class education, empowering employees to face all challenges and seize future opportunities in the banking sector."

Al Darmi pointed out that KIB continuously strives to encourage its employees to enhance their performance, opening new horizons for them to excel. He said: "We are proud to be an integral part of our employees' journey, both professionally and personally. We constantly strive to provide all means of support to help them excel in all fields, enabling them to achieve more successes and accomplishments, in line with KIB’s slogan, 'Bank for Life'."

It is worth noting that KIB spares no effort in investing in its human capital through KIB Life Academy, the Bank’s dedicated learning and human capital development arm. The Academy supports the Bank in developing various programs, such as Waed, that allow employees to grow and excel in their line of work. Additionally, KIB continuously strives to build strong relationships with educational institutions and universities to offer more development opportunities for its employees, making them a top priority in its comprehensive strategy. This commitment reinforces its leadership role among banking institutions in this field.