School Students Introduced To QNB's Innovative Banking Products And Services

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) QNB hosted a workshop for students of the Qatar banking Studies and Business Administration Independent Secondary School for Girls (QBSBAS) at Grand Hamad Branch, in celebration of the International Day of Women and Students in Science, which falls on February 11 every year.

The event, organised by QNB's Public Relations Department, stems from the group's pioneering role in supporting educational initiatives aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Qatari youth and integrating them into the development process.

It also reflects the close co-operation between the two organisations to cultivate a highly skilled generation of banking professionals, through organising field visits, training programmes, among other.

The workshop highlighted the bank's latest innovative financial products and services and its efforts to keep pace with the financial technology revolution to reshape the future of financial services in Qatar and the region, in line with the Qatar Digital Agenda 2030 and the UN SDGs to promote the empowerment of women and digital gender equality.

The students were introduced to the latest QNB innovative banking products and services led by smart technologies like as AI, blockchain, cloud, and automation. The workshop provided them with the opportunity to enhance their digital skills and learn about the most in-demand competencies for banking industry.

Participants discovered the bank's initiatives to foster professional growth and leadership development in women through continuous learning and opportunities, empowering them to ascend to higher leadership roles.

The workshop, which witnessed a remarkable interaction, was conducted by representatives from different departments of the bank from Group Retail Banking, to Human Resources, and Learning and Development. The students gained insights and deeper understanding of the nature of work in banking.

“This initiative confirms QNB Group's commitment to keeping pace with digital and technological developments in the banking industry as well as enhancing women's and girls' digital access. We believe that females greatly contribute in this sector by providing innovations and inspiring ideas, shaping the banking tech industry. This has been reflected positively in enhancing our role as a financial institution that breaks down barriers and dedicates the values of leadership and innovation,” said Adel al-Malki, Senior Executive Vice-President, Group Retail Banking of QNB Group.

Abdulla Nasser al-Khalifa, Senior Executive Vice-President – QNB Group Human Capital, said,“This event reflects QNB's vision to promote women leadership and prioritise the development of national talent in line with the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030.

“Women's participation in the field of banking digitisation provides value addition, which motivates us to organise such initiatives to enhance women's role in bridging the digital gap in a field that is witnessing continuous growth.”

Balqees Alshaiba of Qatar Banking Studies and Business Administration Independent Secondary School for Girls (QBSBAS), said:“We are grateful to QNB Group for hosting this valuable training workshop, which provided our students in Qatar Banking Studies and Business Administration Secondary School for Girls with a unique opportunity to learn about the latest banking innovations and financial technology.

“Such initiatives contribute to empowering young women, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the banking sector, and strengthening their role in achieving sustainable development in Qatar.”

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