NBK Capital Lecture’s Senior Finance Class at AUK as Part of its CSR Program

KUWAIT: May 10, 2015

NBK Capital recently conducted a lecture for the senior finance class at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) in cooperation with the University “REACH” club. Professionals from different divisions at NBK Capital presented informative slides talking about MENA Equities, Investment Banking and Brokerage. This initiative falls under NBK Capital’s Corporate Social Responsibility “CSR” program for 2015, enabling the students to further develop their Financial and professional skills and preparing them for the future ahead them.

On this occasion, AUK President, Professor Nizar Hamzeh commented, “Partnership with the private sector is rooted in our university’s strategy. The lecture by NBK Capital to our senior students is not only a clear implementation of this partnership but is also an ongoing educational process for our students to learn more from experts in the field on how to connect theory to practice or research, a learning process that makes AUK’s education distinctive”.

In his turn, Chief Executive Officer of NBK Capital Mr. Faisal Al-Hamad commented, “We believe in the importance of not only being part of the business community, but also giving back to society in different ways to benefit the community through innovative and synergic initiatives.” He added, “AUK is a significant cultural landmark in Kuwait where we decided to contribute with our experience to help students get an understanding on how to apply their academic learnings in the real world of finance and investment.”