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Feb 2024
28m 12s

Visionary Leadership and Empowering Yout...

Dr. Laila Marouf
About this episode
Rana Al-Nibari, Director General of the Institute of Banking Studies in Kuwait, joins Laila for an enlightening conversation on the Knowledge Mindfulness Porch. As head of Kuwait's premier financial services training institution, Rana has spearheaded innovative education programs to develop the next generation of banking and finance leaders in her country. Rana, an influential leader and change agent, is committed to economically and socially empowering youth and driving prosperity in Kuwait. Tune in to hear Laila and Rana discuss fostering creativity, pursuing your purpose, and making a difference in the world around you. Rana's story of visionary leadership and her thoughts on unity and understanding across divides will surely inspire listeners to be forces for good in their communities.

About Rana Al-Nibari: EMBA degree holder from London Business school, Rana A. Al-Nibari is currently serving as Director General of the Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies, a leading training institution with a focus on enabling human capital development in the Banking and Finance Sector. Prior to that Rana served as General Manager of The Scientific Center Kuwait (TSCK) for a period of five years, a center that aims to promote Science & Environmental education and foster increased understanding through interactive exhibits. Rana also served as the CEO of Injaz-Kuwait for five years, an international member nation of Junior Achievement Worldwide, with a mission to empower young people to own their economic success. Rana contributed an abundance of board experience in strategic planning, business development and business operations.Under her leadership INJAZ Kuwait has flourished reaching a significant amount of student’s yoy thus creating a massive impact on the life of students in Kuwait by educating Kuwait’s future workforce- the youth on entrepreneurship, work readiness & financial literacy.Rana A. Al-Nibari also served in Global Investment House for nearly eight years climbing her way to Vice President of Business Development and was responsible for the company’s MENA region subsidiaries. She has also served as an independent board member of Kuwait domiciled funds. Rana has also represented numerous companies as a board member in numerous jurisdictions including, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Oman. Today Rana serves as a member of the Project Evaluation & Financing Committee under the National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development. These experiences gave her unique skills set that she has echoed in her current endeavors.
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