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Kuwait charities reaffirm unwavering support for Palestinians

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KUWAIT: Chairman of Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Khaled Al-Mughamis reiterated on Thursday the society’s firm commitment to supporting the Palestinian people, stressing that Kuwait’s solidarity with them has been a consistent national stance for decades. Speaking to KUNA following his meeting with Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub, Al-Mughamis said KRCS prioritizes coordination with government agencies, local associations and charities to ensure the swift and efficient delivery of humanitarian relief. He noted that the second Kuwaiti relief bridge serves as a model of integrated humanitarian action.

Al-Mughamis added that the meeting reviewed ongoing and future relief projects, underscoring the society’s efforts to strengthen humanitarian partnerships to ease the suffering of Palestinians, particularly in light of the dire conditions in the Gaza Strip. For his part, Ambassador Tahboub praised the vital humanitarian role of KRCS, saying the society has always been at the forefront of institutions extending urgent support to the Palestinian people. He confirmed that coordination with KRCS continues on various levels, particularly with regard to relief efforts for Gaza. The envoy expressed appreciation to Kuwait’s leadership, government and people for their unwavering humanitarian assistance, which reflects the depth of fraternal ties between the two nations.

Meanwhile, Kuwait’s Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charity Society announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support breastfeeding mothers and infants in Gaza by providing hot meals and nutritional supplements amid the worsening humanitarian crisis.

In a press statement, the society said the agreement includes a financial contribution of $1 million, fully dedicated to securing healthy food for the most vulnerable groups. Chairman of the Board of Directors Eng. Jamal Al-Nouri affirmed that the initiative highlights the society’s humanitarian responsibility toward the Palestinian people, particularly mothers and children facing severe health challenges due to food shortages and deteriorating services. Al-Nouri stressed the importance of building strategic partnerships with international organizations to ensure transparency and efficiency in delivering aid. He noted that the project forms part of the society’s broader commitment to assisting afflicted peoples in the region.

For its part, the WFP lauded Kuwait’s generous initiative and praised the pioneering role of Al-Nouri Charity Society as a model of Kuwaiti humanitarian action. The organization noted that the society is the first Kuwaiti charity to cooperate with WFP in supporting Palestinians in Gaza, reflecting international confidence in Kuwait’s institutions and their effectiveness in implementing humanitarian projects. – KUNA

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Bourisli: Zain seeks purpose-driven talent who share our passion for creating positive change

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KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait sponsored the 4th edition of Watheefti, the largest career gathering in Kuwait. The event was held over the weekend at The Arena under the patronage of Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Bedah Al-Mutairi. The opening ceremony was attended by Nawal Bourisli, Chief Purpose and HR Officer, and Waleed Al-Khashti, Chief Corporate Affairs and Relations Officer, along with Zain’s HR team and senior executives from leading employers across the public and private sectors.

At the fair, Zain offered graduates and job seekers a comprehensive overview of the career opportunities and professional development paths available at the company, especially in technology and digital innovation. The company also showcased its efforts to invest in young national talent and equip them with future skills in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and more. This approach reflects Zain’s strategic direction to strengthen the presence of national talent in the technology sector and to empower them professionally in support of a more competitive market.

Watheefti offered a valuable opportunity to engage closely with graduates.

Watheefti offered a valuable opportunity to engage closely with graduates.

Commenting on the occasion, Nawal Bourisli said: “At Zain, we embed purpose into our culture and our teams, and we strive to attract purpose-driven national talent who share our passion for creating positive impact. This is the compass that guides our hiring and development decisions. We want teams that believe technology is a means to elevate human well-being, and that translate this belief into action by harnessing innovation and serving customers with a mindset that delivers our purpose: Better Lives. Lasting Connections.”

She added: “Our participation in Watheefti aligns with our 4WARD strategy, which places people and purpose at the heart of Zain’s business. It is embodied by UNITY, an internal cultural and operational transformation program that unifies teams around a shared goal and puts purpose and the customer experience at the core of performance. UNITY translates our leadership’s vision to become a human-centric TechCo, where purpose is the standard for decision-making and a multiplier of impact.”

At Zain’s booth, visitors were also introduced to Zain Group’s graduate training program Generation Z (GenZ), which channels the Group’s efforts to invest in young national talent and prepare a new generation of entrepreneurs. The company also invited university students to apply to the Zain FUN program for part-time opportunities. Watheefti is the largest job fair in Kuwait. The event was held over the weekend at The Arena Kuwait with the participation of more than 110 companies from 14 sectors, serving over 40,000 graduates and job seekers, and featured a wide range of knowledge and interactive activities such as panel sessions, talks, workshops, and interviews.

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Kuwait Airways launches its first training courses in Artificial Intelligence

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KUWAIT: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop and enhance employee performance, Kuwait Airways organized its first training course on artificial intelligence. The course focused on fields related to public relations, marketing, and social media. Commenting on the launch of the course, the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing at Kuwait Airways, Hamad Bader Al-Ozainah, stated, “This training course is the first of its kind on artificial intelligence organized by the Training and Development Department at Kuwait Airways.

This course will be expanded in the future to include other specializations that will play a vital role in developing and enhancing employee performance, developing their professional and intellectual capabilities, and fostering new horizons for innovation and creativity, all of which will positively impact the company’s overall performance.” Al-Ozainah added that the course included the use of well-known applications and programs such as ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot, DeepSeek, and other modern technologies designed to support employees in finding effective solutions for their daily tasks, as well as in organizing advertising and media campaigns, among other functions.

He emphasized that using these programs effectively requires intensive practice and training to achieve optimal results, whether in conducting research, generating analyses, or monitoring the company’s performance across social media platforms. Al-Ozainah stated that the objective of this course is to enhance employee efficiency and performance in line with the technological advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly within the air transport sector. He explained that Kuwait Airways continues to focus on educating and equipping its employees in an optimal manner that aligns with the scale and pace of development in the region.

Al-Ozainah noted that this initiative is part of Kuwait Airways’ comprehensive digital transformation strategy, which aims to enhance the company’s technological infrastructure and integrate artificial intelligence tools into various operational and administrative functions. This integration, he explained, will help accelerating procedures and enhance decision-making accuracy through data-driven insights and smart analysis. He pointed out that Kuwait Airways, in line with its strong commitment to investing in the human element, strives to create a work environment that encourages innovation and enhances employees’ capabilities with the skills needed to navigate future technologies.

This approach supports the establishment of a culture of continuous learning within the company in general. Al-Ozainah concluded by emphasizing Kuwait Airways’ commitment to staying at the forefront of the latest developments in the aviation industry, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence and its wide-ranging applications. He noted that the national carrier consistently prioritizes the development of the company’s internal work system, whether through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and or by training employees to achieve its desired goals.

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Kuwait Airways launches its first training courses in Artificial Intelligence

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KUWAIT: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop and enhance employee performance, Kuwait Airways organized its first training course on artificial intelligence. The course focused on fields related to public relations, marketing, and social media. Commenting on the launch of the course, the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing at Kuwait Airways, Hamad Bader Al-Ozainah, stated, “This training course is the first of its kind on artificial intelligence organized by the Training and Development Department at Kuwait Airways.

This course will be expanded in the future to include other specializations that will play a vital role in developing and enhancing employee performance, developing their professional and intellectual capabilities, and fostering new horizons for innovation and creativity, all of which will positively impact the company’s overall performance.” Al-Ozainah added that the course included the use of well-known applications and programs such as ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot, DeepSeek, and other modern technologies designed to support employees in finding effective solutions for their daily tasks, as well as in organizing advertising and media campaigns, among other functions.

He emphasized that using these programs effectively requires intensive practice and training to achieve optimal results, whether in conducting research, generating analyses, or monitoring the company’s performance across social media platforms. Al-Ozainah stated that the objective of this course is to enhance employee efficiency and performance in line with the technological advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly within the air transport sector. He explained that Kuwait Airways continues to focus on educating and equipping its employees in an optimal manner that aligns with the scale and pace of development in the region.

Al-Ozainah noted that this initiative is part of Kuwait Airways’ comprehensive digital transformation strategy, which aims to enhance the company’s technological infrastructure and integrate artificial intelligence tools into various operational and administrative functions. This integration, he explained, will help accelerating procedures and enhance decision-making accuracy through data-driven insights and smart analysis. He pointed out that Kuwait Airways, in line with its strong commitment to investing in the human element, strives to create a work environment that encourages innovation and enhances employees’ capabilities with the skills needed to navigate future technologies.

This approach supports the establishment of a culture of continuous learning within the company in general. Al-Ozainah concluded by emphasizing Kuwait Airways’ commitment to staying at the forefront of the latest developments in the aviation industry, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence and its wide-ranging applications. He noted that the national carrier consistently prioritizes the development of the company’s internal work system, whether through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and or by training employees to achieve its desired goals.

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