Kuwait, 7 July 2025: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the promotion of Khloud Al-Salem to General Manager of the Legal Department, a step that underscores the Bank’s steadfast commitment to supporting and empowering national talent. This promotion aligns with KIB’s strategic vision to develop national human capital and create opportunities for Kuwaitis to take on leadership roles. It also reflects the Bank’s ongoing efforts to advance the career development of national professionals and to cultivate a culture of appreciation and recognition for Kuwaiti talent.

This promotion stands as a testament to KIB’s confidence in the capabilities and expertise of its national talent, who serve as the foundation of the Bank’s ongoing journey of development and innovation. The Bank views its investment in nurturing and empowering this talent as the true driver of long-term success and prosperity. In line with this commitment, KIB continues to provide a motivating work environment that prioritizes capacity building, supports professional excellence, and offers ambitious employees opportunities to refine their skills and achieve their career goals.

Al-Salem is a seasoned legal professional with nearly three decades of banking experience in corporate law and banking operations, most of which was at KIB. She currently oversees the Bank’s legal and regulatory affairs and serves as its legal advisor, providing counsel on all operational, administrative, and financial matters.

After a successful legal career in law firms across Kuwait, Al-Salem transitioned into the banking sector, where she progressed through various legal and executive roles before assuming her current position at KIB. She also previously worked as a lawyer for an investment company. Al-Salem earned her bachelor's degree in law from Kuwait University in 1992, and has completed numerous certified courses and training programs in Islamic banking.

The promotion of Al-Salem underscores KIB’s commitment to developing and empowering women in leadership, recognizing the vital role Kuwaiti women play in the nation’s development. The Bank is dedicated to providing them with every opportunity to achieve their professional ambitions and

advance into senior positions. This vision goes beyond the empowerment of women, but also encompasses all promising national talent through training, mentorship, and a supportive work environment. Moreover, KIB’s strategy to support and empower national professionals is not limited to legal and administrative roles; it extends across all departments and functions of the Bank.

It is worth noting that KIB continues to invest in specialized training programs in collaboration with partner institutions to enhance the skills of Kuwaiti employees across a wide range of disciplines and empower them to take on greater responsibilities. This ongoing effort reflects the Bank’s strong commitment to Kuwait Vision 2035, which aims to build a diversified and sustainable economy driven by national talent.