Impact

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and in support to Kuwait’s government efforts and front lines security, NBK Capital launched the “Invest in 0” digital campaign to encourage the public to reduce the number of new cases to 0 by staying home and maintaining social distancing. The campaign consisted of three main messages aligning with the importance of following precautionary measures in the aim of flattening the curve and ultimately returning to normal life.

The campaign received media recognition for its bold and daring statement defying the financial and investment typical evasion of the number 0, which made it gain praise and success in the financial and business sectors for its creative and unique direction.

Kuwait – December 2019: NBK Capital hosted students from the Australian College of Kuwait in collaboration with the non-profit NGO, INJAZ (Kuwait). The aim of the visit is to educate students on “Savings and Investments,” and prepare them for the financial and business working environment in the private sector.

During their visit to NBK Capital, the students were given a tour in the various departments of the Firm, including Asset Management, Investment Banking and Brokerage, where they learned about the day-to-day work as a realistic model on how one of the largest companies of the investment sector in the region operates. The tour was followed by an educational session on “Savings and Investments” presented by NBK Capital’s volunteers.

NBK Capital’s CEO Faisal Al-Hamad stated: “NBK Capital’s social initiatives focus on two main objectives, providing the opportunity for participating students to learn about the nature of work in the financial private sector and the importance it represents in developing the national economy, and the financial education of Kuwaiti youth on Savings and Investments.” Al-Hamad stressed on the importance of educating youth in savings, introducing them to the culture of investments, and teaching youth better financial planning through “Savings and Investments” management.

NBK Capital is firmly committed to its social responsibility programs, which focus on educating Kuwaiti youth in order to achieve greater development and prosperity for Kuwait, always seeking to support and encourage initiatives that serve our society through education, to empower youth and guide them towards success.