Under Rowad 6.0, participants will undergo eight weeks of intensive training combining workshops, lectures and hands-on project work, mentored by experts from both Warba Bank and DIFC Innovation Hub. The curriculum includes AI applications in banking, algorithm and predictive model design, information security, user-experience design for financial technology, ethical considerations of innovation, and team-based project development.
The programme marks a shift from its earlier editions, which focused on Kuwaiti students and students studying in the UK only. Rowad 6.0 broadens eligibility to all GCC students enrolled in universities in Europe. It builds on the outcomes of previous editions, which saw almost 100 graduates and more than 25 innovative projects developed in areas such as digital banking, fintech and customer experience.
Warba Bank’s Deputy CEO for Support Services & Treasury, Anwar Bader Al-Ghaith, emphasised the bank’s vision, “Let’s Own Tomorrow”, noting that investing in youth is both a social responsibility and a strategic priority. He said the bank intends to provide not just technical training but also leadership and teamwork skills, through connections with industry experts and experiential learning.
Application for the programme involves submission of academic background, motivation statements and interests in innovation and technology. Warba encourages students from GCC countries studying in European universities—especially in the UK—to apply.
Over its five earlier editions, the Rowad programme has developed from an internal bank initiative into a regional innovation platform. It has produced projects ranging from smart investment portfolio tools to credit-risk models, with several entries being adopted in real banking operations.
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