Weyay Bank empowers new students as sponsor of PAAET orientation

KUWAIT: In the presence of Mohammed Al-Othman, Chief Executive Officer of Consumer and Digital Banking Group at the National Bank of Kuwait and Dr Hassan Al-Fajjam, Director General of the Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), Weyay Bank, Kuwait’s first fully digital bank, participated as the strategic sponsor of the orientation forum for new students organized by PAAET. The event took place on September 8–9 at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Mishref, drawing over 16,000 new students. It aimed to welcome and guide students as they embark on their academic journey.

Weyay’s presence at the event reflects its commitment to empowering Kuwaiti youth by providing them with the tools and financial solutions they need to succeed. The Bank’s team showcased its seamless digital banking experience, allowing students to open accounts within minutes—without the need to visit a physical branch. This aligns with the fast-paced, mobile-first lifestyle of today’s youth. Students also explored the features of the Weyay app, including instant and secure money transfers within Kuwait and abroad. One of the key highlights was the ability to digitally transfer student allowances directly into their Weyay accounts and access the exclusive SELECT prepaid digital card.

Designed specifically for student allowance customers, the card offers up to 40 percent cashback on purchases and special discounts at popular youth-focused outlets such as Caribou Coffee and Flare Fitness. Throughout the two-day event, the Weyay team provided students with practical tips on managing their finances smartly using the app’s budgeting and tracking tools. Weyay Bank reaffirmed its dedication to supporting young people with innovative banking solutions that foster financial independence and confidence as they begin their university life.