Invest GB Hosts Kuwaiti Investment Leaders for Global Intern Day Dialogue
Source: Al Jarida (الجريدة) — اقتصاد
The story in brief
Invest GB, the investment arm of Gulf Bank, celebrated Global Intern Day by hosting a special dialogue session titled 'The Journey to Success in the Investment World.' Chaired by Talal Al-Khamis, Head of Equities and Fixed Income at Invest GB, the event brought together leading figures in Kuwait's investment and business sectors. Speakers, including Lamia Karam, Chairperson of Invest GB, and Mohamed Jafar, Managing Partner of Faith Capital Holding, shared professional experiences and insights on building successful careers. The initiative is part of Invest GB's commitment to empowering Kuwaiti youth and supporting national talent, following the launch of its fourth 'IGB Internship Program' in May.
Detailed summary
Gulf Capital Investment (Invest GB), the investment arm of Gulf Bank, celebrated Global Intern Day with a special 'Interns Day' event. The highlight was a dialogue session titled 'The Journey to Success in the Investment World: Professional and Investment Lessons from the Financial and Investment Sector,' which convened prominent figures in Kuwait's investment and business fields.
The session, moderated by Talal Al-Khamis, Head of Equities and Fixed Income at Invest GB, explored key professional milestones in the investment sector, qualities of promising talent, the importance of early investment in finance and self, and lessons learned from the careers of leading financial and investment executives. Speakers included Lamia Karam, Chairperson of Invest GB and General Manager of Treasury at Gulf Bank; Mohamed Jafar, Managing Partner at Faith Capital Holding; Dalal Al-Rayes, CEO and Co-founder of Speer and Gulf Bank board member; and Tareq Al-Saleh, Senior Head of Wealth Management at Invest GB.
The event saw the attendance of numerous leading institutional figures in Kuwait, such as Layla Al-Mutairi, CEO of INJAZ Kuwait; Fadwa Darwish, Secretary-General of the Union of Investment Companies; Dhari Al-Bader, General Manager of Corporate Affairs at Gulf Bank and Invest GB board member; Abdulrahman Al-Khubaizi, Assistant General Manager of Private Banking at Gulf Bank and Invest GB board member; Anoud Al-Hathran, independent board member at Invest GB; Hani Al-Awadhi, Vice Chairman and CEO of Invest GB; and Ammar Hajiyah, Chief Investment Officer at Invest GB.
Discussions covered professional beginnings, entering the investment and financial services world, skills needed for a successful investment career, the importance of calculated professional risks, and learning from experience. The session also addressed managing one's first salary, building sound investment habits early on, investing in oneself for professional and personal success, distinguishing characteristics of promising talent, and advice speakers wished they had received at the start of their careers.
Sara Ayman Al-Mazeedi, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Invest GB, emphasized the session's aim to connect interns with inspiring leaders. 'Learning from real-world experiences leaves a deeper impact on young people than any theoretical presentation,' she stated, adding that 'investing in young minds today is an investment in Kuwait's future.'
This initiative aligns with Invest GB's ongoing commitment to supporting Kuwaiti youth and empowering national talent. In May, the company announced the launch of the fourth iteration of its 'IGB Internship Program.' The program offers practical training and career development opportunities, having attracted over 100 interns from high schools, universities, and postgraduate programs since its inception in 2023. Participants hail from more than 20 local and international universities, including Kuwait University, GUST, AUK, Babson College, Bentley University, Columbia University, MIT, Cornell University, UCLA, and King's College London. The program has seen 10% of participants transition into full-time roles at Invest GB, underscoring its success in identifying, attracting, and developing national talent.
Background & context
This story sits within Kuwait's broader reform agenda and efforts to grow Banking as a pillar of non-oil GDP. The region benefits from supportive energy prices, expansionary government budgets, and rising interest from sovereign wealth funds and foreign investors.
Key numbers & facts
- The program has seen 10% of participants transition into full-time roles at Invest GB, underscoring its success in identifying, attracting, and developing national talent.
Key points
- Invest GB, the investment arm of Gulf Bank, celebrated Global Intern Day by hosting a special dialogue session titled 'The Journey to Success in the Investment World.' Chaired by Talal Al-Khamis, Head of Equities and Fixed Income at Invest GB, the event brought together leading figures in Kuwait's investment and business sectors.
- Speakers, including Lamia Karam, Chairperson of Invest GB, and Mohamed Jafar, Managing Partner of Faith Capital Holding, shared professional experiences and insights on building successful careers.
- The initiative is part of Invest GB's commitment to empowering Kuwaiti youth and supporting national talent, following the launch of its fourth 'IGB Internship Program' in May.
- Gulf Capital Investment (Invest GB), the investment arm of Gulf Bank, celebrated Global Intern Day with a special 'Interns Day' event.
Why this matters
This matters because activity in Banking, Capital Markets shapes capital flows, hiring and investor sentiment across Kuwait.
Economic & market impact
Potential impact: - Banks may see shifts in mortgage, project finance and corporate lending pipelines. - Listed GCC equities and indices may see direct trading reaction.
GCC angle
For the rest of the GCC, this is a signal on the pace of activity in Banking, Capital Markets. Capital flows and regulatory decisions in one Gulf state typically travel across borders given the similar economic structures and the coordination inside the GCC framework.
Risks & uncertainty
There is uncertainty around the read-through: projections can be moved by swings in oil prices, by US monetary policy tightening that most GCC central banks track via dollar pegs, and by regional geopolitical events. Headline numbers may also be revised when subsequent official data is published.
What happens next?
Watch for upcoming disclosures from listed names in Banking, Capital Markets, official macro releases for Kuwait, and any commentary from regulators or sovereign wealth funds. Tharwa will refresh this briefing as new public information becomes available.
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