KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, was recognized during the American University of the Middle East's Corporate Award 2022 held at the AUM cultural center. The step came in recognition of the company's extended partnership with AUM and to highlight its efforts towards supporting and developing the local education sector.

The ceremony was attended by AUM's Chairman of the Board of Trustees Fahad Al-Othman, and featured a great number of leaders, executives, and experts from across local, regional, and international firms and companies operating in the Kuwaiti private sector who have attracted local talents and graduates from AUM throughout the past years, including Zain.

Zain expressed its gratitude to the American University of the Middle East for this recognition, which is an acknowledgment from one of the nation's top academic institutions of the company's role in contributing to develop the education and human resources sectors. Zain strongly believes in the importance of supporting education initiatives given that they play a crucial role in pushing the national economy wheel forward and help embrace, develop, and empower national talents.

Zain recently sponsored the American University of the Middle East's Career Fair, organized by AUM's Tawteen Career Development and Recruitment center. The event was the first of its kind in Kuwait, having featured both virtual and in-person activities. This career fair witnesses high annual turnouts from over 15,000 students and graduates.

Through its virtual and in-person booths, Zain introduced students and alumni to its leading experience in the telecom sector, as well as its internal policy and wonderful workplace environment. The company also presented the available job vacancies, provided a detailed explanation of the nature of work at various departments and divisions, and answered questions and inquiries from visitors.

This career fair is considered the first of its kind in Kuwait, having introduced a new hybrid experience of both virtual and in-person programs. During its virtual segment, the event offered students and graduates a chance to learn about the participating companies, e-meet them, easily upload their CVs and share their details, and conduct interviews via video conferencing tools. The in-person career fair featured physical interviews, a chance to directly meet HR staff from companies, and many career development programs.

Zain is always eager to participate in career fairs all year round as part of its Human Resources strategy, which closely focuses on supporting the education sector hand in hand with various universities, colleges, and educational institutions in Kuwait (both public and private), with the aim of providing students and graduates with career opportunities in the private sector.

Zain is committed to playing an active role in the investment in the human capital of Kuwait. The company seeks to provide young and eager Kuwaitis with job opportunities that allow them to apply their practical skills, achieve their potential, and fully develop their capabilities.