Khaleeji Bank has partnered with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) to launch the Khaleeji Future Leaders Academy, a new initiative aimed at equipping ‘Ajyal’ Account customers with leadership, financial and digital skills through an intensive training programme.
The academy will be hosted at the BIBF campus and will cater to 100 school and university students who hold Khaleeji Bank’s Ajyal Account. The programme combines practical learning, workshops, team-building activities, trading simulations and networking opportunities to prepare participants for the modern business environment.
Future Leaders Academy focus on leadership, financial literacy
The curriculum covers leadership development, communication skills, professional relationship building, financial literacy and Sharia principles related to money management and investment.
Participants at the Future Leaders Academy will also take part in a practical trading simulation and a workshop on artificial intelligence, highlighting the role of young people as digital ambassadors capable of adapting to rapid technological change.
Ajyal Account targets youth banking
Khaleeji Bank said the ‘Ajyal’ Account, which was named Best Banking Account for Youth and Minors in Bahrain for 2025, offers banking solutions for children and young people up to the age of 21.
The product includes the ‘Ajyal Savings Account’, ‘Ajyal Deposit Account’ and ‘Ajyal Al Waffer’ Account, along with features designed to encourage saving, investment and the responsible use of banking services.
Ameera Ahmed Al Abbasi Head of Retail Banking Khaleeji Bank
“The ‘Ajyal’ Account represents more than a banking product. It is an integrated platform through which we aim to instil sound saving and financial management principles in children and the youth from an early age, help them manage their financial resources consciously and responsibly, and strengthen their independence, self-confidence and readiness for the future. The Khaleeji Future Leaders Academy is an extension of this vision, offering a summer training program for ‘Ajyal’ Account customers under the age of 21. The program combines knowledge and practical application across leadership, financial planning, investment and digital skills.”
Fatima Ahmed Al Bin Ali, Head of Human Resources at Khaleeji Bank, commented that, “Our collaboration with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance reflects our commitment to building early connections between education and the labor market, while enabling students to understand the skills required for the future. The Khaleeji Future Leaders Academy also helps broaden their awareness of career paths within the financial and technology sectors and encourages them to identify and develop their strengths with confidence and responsibility.”
The bank stated that the Future Leaders Academy initiative reflects its commitment to expanding community and banking programs that promote financial education, skills development and future readiness, while continuing to offer innovative Sharia-compliant banking solutions for customers across different age groups.
