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Zawya
22-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
NBK hosted Harvard Club of Kuwait members at the bank's headquarters
Al-Ablani: The visit embodies our belief in the importance of knowledge exchange with alumni of one of the most venerable universities in the world. NBK is constantly keen on developing human capital within its institutional partnerships. The visit is a valuable opportunity for the alumni to connect with the bank's leadership and exchange ideas on future challenges and opportunities. The alumni explored the Talent Management's programs that aim to develop national competencies. National Bank of Kuwait hosted the members of Harvard Club of Kuwait at the bank's headquarters and were received by Mr. Emad Al-Ablani, Group Chief Human Resources Officer. The aim of the visit was to introduce the club members with clear visions of the bank's strategic focus on concepts like innovation, financial fraud awareness and its role in talent and leadership development in the banking sector. The visit consisted of a comprehensive program tailored to provide a rich and interactive experience for Harvard alumni, starting with a tour at NBK facilities in which they explored its latest technologies and strong infrastructure that supports its developed banking operations, followed by a specialized session presented by experts at NBK on financial fraud awareness and protection methods. Moreover, the Talent Management gave a detailed outlook of its programs that aim to develop and upskill future national talents so as they become capable of continuing NBK's longstanding success. This visit came as a valuable opportunity for Kuwait's Harvard alumni to directly interact and connect with NBK's leaderships, which enabled them to exchange ideas and gain perspective on the bank's future strategies and plans, in addition to exploring the best methods applied in the banking industry and building bridges and enriching their professional network. On this occasion, Mr. Emad Al-Ablani, Group Chief Human Resources Officer commented: 'We are pleased to welcome the members of Harvard Club of Kuwait, as this visit embodies NBK's strong belief in the importance of exchanging knowledge with an elite group of Kuwaiti alumni of the most venerable universities in the world.' Al-Ablani added: 'This visit enriches the scope of discussions and brings new horizons for collaboration, as it enables Harvard alumni to closely explore the dynamics of the banking sector in Kuwait and understand the incorporation of innovation and technology in the day-to-day operations. Moreover, this visit is a valuable opportunity for the alumni to connect with NBK's leaderships and gain from their experiences, as well as exchange ideas about future opportunities and challenges.' In his statements, he also emphasized that NBK is constantly keen on developing human capital within its institutional partnerships, and it pays special attention to attract and upskill the best young national talents through comprehensive training programs as per its commitments towards society and professional development. In light of its belief in their effective role in society, Al-Ablani indicated that NBK often organizes annual activities and initiatives, especially in the field of education. It should be noted that Harvard Club of Kuwait is the official club that brings together Harvard alumni in Kuwait, and it operates under the umbrella of Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) for educational and social purposes. It aims to build relationships among Harvard alumni to help them flourish personally and professionally, provide a platform to exchange knowledge and experiences, encourage life-long learning, intellectual enrichment, professional growth, and social interaction through forums of continuing education and development, and collaborate with other entities within Kuwait for events and programs that serve the local community.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
From Campus to Cockpit: Chula-Thai Airways Unite for a Future-Ready Thailand
BANGKOK, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn University and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote and develop educational potential and knowledge exchange to create value for organizations and society. This collaboration encompasses a wide range of activities aimed at driving sustainable development at the organizational, national, and international levels. The MoU was signed on May 29, 2025, at Room 111 of the Maha Chulalongkorn Building by Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, and Mr. Chai Eamsiri, CEO of Thai Airways. The purpose of this collaboration is to foster cooperation in education, research, innovation development, and knowledge exchange between academia and business sectors. The aim is to adapt to societal and technological changes while creating value for both organizations and society. Additionally, the partnership supports human resource development, lifelong learning, and upskilling of personnel, students, and the general public through co-created learning materials, knowledge exchange, training programs, and various creative activities. The long-term vision includes establishing new organizational value, and jointly supporting the creation of departments, academic programs, or projects aimed at enhancing professionalism, services, and related industries. The shared knowledge will be used to improve operational efficiency and strengthen relationships between public and private sectors, serving as a model of collaboration for national development. As part of the event, Chulalongkorn University hosted the fourth session of the President's Distinguished Speaker Series under the theme: "From Turbulence to Triumph: Thai Airways' Journey from Recovery to Ascent." Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat opened the event, followed by a discussion featuring Dr. Piyasvasti Amranand, Head of the Business Rehabilitation Plan for Thai Airways, and Mr. Chai Eamsiri, CEO of Thai Airways. The session decoded the airline's strategic turnaround from loss to profit and its service excellence upgrade. The panel was moderated by Dr. Weerapong Prasongchean, guest lecturer at Chula's General Education Center. Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat remarked: "The role of universities today goes beyond simply delivering education — it includes learning from real-life experiences. These experiences become truly meaningful when we learn from actual challenges. It is an honor to learn from Thai Airways' transformation, a national organization of the Thai people. Both Chulalongkorn University and Thai Airways share a similar mission — to go global, acting as gateways to Thailand. Our efforts are, therefore, genuinely in service of the nation." Dr. Piyasvasti Amranand, commenting on Thai Airways' recovery, stated: "It has now been five years since Thai Airways filed for business rehabilitation with the Central Bankruptcy Court. Soon, the court is expected to issue an order concluding the rehabilitation process, which would mean Thai Airways can once again operate as a regular public company and resume stock trading on the exchange. However, all staff must remain honest and resilient. Do not succumb to external pressures — otherwise, we risk repeating past mistakes. Weakness among executives or employees opens the door to outside interference, especially in procurement. I urge our leadership to stay strong and uphold what is right." Mr. Chai Eamsiri, CEO of Thai Airways, summarized: "Aviation is a complex, highly competitive industry. Thai Airways envisions becoming a high-quality airline that reflects Thai identity through its services and achieves sustainable profitability. Since our performance has improved, we've incorporated elements of Thai soft power into our identity under the theme 'Good Taste for a Good Cause,' to tell our story and restore public trust." View the photo album of this article at About Chulalongkorn University "Chulalongkorn University proudly retains its No. 1 position among Thai universities and ranks 132nd in Asia out of more than 2,000 institutions in the THE Asia University Rankings 2025 — a testament to the excellence of Thai higher education on the regional stage." Social Media: Facebook: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Chulalongkorn University Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
