The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has launched its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council (DEI Council), aimed at establishing a sustainable institutional framework to integrate these core values into all human resources practices.
The initiative seeks to ensure equal opportunities within a fair work environment, transforming diversity into a powerful driver of strength and creativity across the organization.
According to the statement, the DEI Council is focused on developing clear measurement mechanisms and performance indicators to monitor and disclose progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This effort aims to enhance transparency and underscore the Bank’s commitment to achieving tangible results in this area.
The DEI Council is comprised of 11 members from NBK Group’s officials across its various markets in which it operates, including Kuwait, Singapore, Bahrain, KSA, and London, reflecting the inclusiveness of representation and the diversity of expertise within the group.
DEI Council’s Role in Creating Safe Spaces for Dialogue and Idea Exchange
Additionally, this Council will enable employees to express their opinions and actively participate in developing the work environment, and it will also focus on supporting women in leadership, empowering national talent, creating safe spaces for dialogue and the exchange of ideas, and adopting initiatives that promote openness and diversity in the workplace.
The Council will also develop new policies and advanced training programs, as well as launch awareness and cultural initiatives aimed at raising awareness of diversity and inclusion. Moreover, it will support work teams in building an environment based on respect for differences and stimulating creativity.
On this occasion, Najla Al-Sager, Head of Talent Management and Learning at NBK, commented that, “The establishment of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council comes within the framework of our strategy aimed at promoting a work environment based on justice and equal opportunities, to serve as a compass that guides our policies and decisions related to employment, development and recognition.”
