Kuwait, 1 September 2024: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the successful conclusion of its KIB Life Academy Summer Camp for the second year, organized in collaboration with the international programming school Algorithmics Kuwait for the children of its employees and their relatives. This initiative reflects the Bank's strong belief in the importance of education and its commitment to providing young people with essential life skills that will benefit them in the future.

Commenting on the initiative, Siham AlKhorayef, Manager – Learning and Development at KIB, said: “This exceptional event provided a gateway for children to acquire fundamental skills in video game design and the Python programming language. We crafted the camp program to blend fun with education, offering the children of our employees and their relatives a unique learning experience filled with creativity and practical activities.”

AlKhorayef added that KIB continues its pioneering efforts to invest in its employees and their families through an integrated and innovative approach, stating: “Through the KIB Life Academy Summer Camp, we aim to open new horizons for our employees’ children and relatives, providing them with a unique opportunity to develop their skills and enhance their abilities in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and creativity. We are proud of what has been accomplished during this camp and look forward to more initiatives that support the growth and development of young minds.”

The Summer Program lasted two weeks, during which the first group of children, aged 9-12, received various lessons on video game design. The sessions allowed participants to create their own 3D platformer game, expand their game functionalities with scripts, add landscapes and buildings, and create obstacles before finalizing their game designs.

Meanwhile, the second group, aged 13-16, focused on the Python programming language. The program included an introduction to Python, variables and strings in Python, data and conditional statements, the concept of loops, and a Chatbot project. At the end of the program, participants of both groups received a certificate of acknowledgment and a gift.