National Investments Company Concludes the “Bidaya” Internship Program
As part of its ongoing commitment to developing national talent and investing in future generations, National Investments Company has concluded its internship program, “Bidaya,” which took place from January 4 to January 15, 2026. The program concluded with a graduation ceremony during which interns were recognized and awarded certificates in appreciation of their active participation and successful completion of the program.
The “Bidaya” program is the first structured internship initiative launched by National Investments Company, designed as a dedicated platform to identify and develop young talent while providing early exposure to the investment sector. The program welcomed ten interns who were placed across several key areas, including Marketing and Corporate Communications, Finance, Asset Management, Governance and Compliance, Alternative Investments, Strategy, and Risk Management sectors.
The ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Board, Khaled Waleed AlFalah, along with members of executive management and representatives from various company sectors, underscoring National Investments Company’s strong commitment to initiatives that empower youth and develop national talent. The event was also attended by Maryam Saif, Managing Director of the Human Capital Sector, who commended the interns for their active and constructive engagement throughout this valuable and distinguished program. Saif further praised the company’s sectors for their support in providing a motivating training environment, direct professional supervision, and practical opportunities that enabled interns to enhance both their academic and applied skills, supporting their readiness to successfully enter the labor market.
Maryam Saif explained that the “Bidaya” program was designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application by providing participants with hands-on experience in a professional work environment and exposure to the company’s core investment functions. Throughout the program, interns followed a structured training curriculum under the supervision of the company’s professionals, with dedicated mentors assigned to guide them through daily tasks and practical projects, offering continuous support, guidance, and feedback to ensure maximum educational and professional benefit.
Saif added that, as part of the program requirements, interns delivered two presentations, including one presented to the Chairman of the Board. This provided them with a valuable opportunity for direct engagement with senior leadership and reinforced professionalism and institutional standards within the workplace.
In a further statement, Maryam Saif emphasized that the “Bidaya” program forms part of National Investments Company’s broader strategy to attract, develop, and nurture national talent, while building a sustainable base of qualified competencies to support the company’s future and the investment sector. She also reaffirmed the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality learning experiences that contribute to human capital development and support Kuwait’s long-term economic growth.
In conclusion, National Investments Company expressed its sincere appreciation to all participating sectors and mentors for their vital role in supporting the interns and ensuring the success of the program, reaffirming its commitment to continuing initiatives that empower youth and contribute to the development of future leaders in the investment sector. The company noted that such collaboration reflects a deeply rooted institutional culture based on knowledge sharing and long-term investment in human capital.
National Investments Company further emphasized that programs such as “Bidaya” serve as a vital platform for bridging academic knowledge with practical application and equipping youth with the professional and behavioral skills required by the modern labor market. The company renewed its commitment to launching and developing high-quality programs and initiatives that support youth and prepare a new generation of leaders with the vision, competence, and capability to lead the future of the financial and investment sectors, in line with national aspirations and the goals of sustainable development.
