Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain), one of the leading Islamic banks in Bahrain, has signed a partnership with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) to provide scholarships for high school graduates. The aid will help them attain a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Management from the University of London.

 

The signing ceremony was held at BIBF’s headquarters, in the attendance of Mohammed Fahmi Hamad, Executive Manager - Operations, IT and Corporate Communications at KFH-Bahrain and Dr Ahmed AlShaikh, Director of the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, as well as officials from both entities.

 

Commenting on the occasion, Hamad said: “Our partnership with the BIBF aligns with the bank’s efforts towards sustainable development and developing the human capital within the banking industry. Through this initiative, we are supporting the academic journey of Bahraini students as part of our commitment towards social responsibility and developing local talent. We additionally aim to equip the students with the necessary skills to enter the job market by providing them with practical training and internship opportunities as well as offering them future employment opportunities upon graduation, and enabling them to become future successful leaders.”

 

Necessary skills

Dr AlShaikh, said: “The initiative will enable Bahraini youth to gain practical knowledge and the necessary skills required to support the banking and financial services sector which is one of the most vital sectors in Bahrain’s economy.”

 

Interested applicants can benefit from scholarships provided by contacting the BIBF for the necessary application process. Applicants will undergo a series of evaluations and tests, in addition to passing the admission requirements set by the University of London.-- TradeArabia News Service