Alghanim Industries (Kutayba Alghanim Group), one of the largest privately owned companies in the region, marked its long-standing collaboration with INJAZ through a leadership engagement between Chairman Kutayba Y. Alghanim and Sheikha Hanadi Al Thani, Chairperson of INJAZ Al-Arab. The meeting highlighted their enduring partnership and shared commitment to expanding youth opportunities in education, employability, and entrepreneurship across the Arab world.

The meeting also shed a light on Alghanim Industries’ foundational role in supporting youth development initiatives, as the founder of INJAZ Kuwait and an active member of INJAZ Al-Arab, reflecting decades of sustained engagement in programs that prepare young people for the future of work.

During the meeting, Sheikha Hanadi Al Thani, Chairperson of INJAZ Al-Arab, presented Kutayba Y. Alghanim, Chairman of Alghanim Industries, with the INJAZ Lifetime Leadership & Legacy Award, in recognition of his exceptional vision in advancing youth empowerment over more than two decades. The award underscores Chairman Alghanim’s enduring commitment to supporting youth development initiatives and his long-standing role in strengthening partnerships between the private sector and youth-focused programs.

INJAZ Al-Arab, a member of Junior Achievement Worldwide, is one of the region’s largest and most impactful youth empowerment organizations, delivering programs focused on work readiness, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and digital skills. Operating across multiple Arab countries, INJAZ equips students with practical, real-world skills that help bridge the gap between education and employment.

Since its inception, INJAZ has reached over 10 million students, and mobilized over 140,000 corporate volunteers across the region, enabling youth to build confidence, develop critical skills, and navigate an increasingly fast-changing global economy.

In Kuwait, INJAZ Kuwait has played a pivotal role in preparing generations of students with the tools needed to succeed in the workforce, supported by strong and sustained private-sector partnerships. Collaborations with organizations such as Alghanim Industries help bring learning beyond the classroom, offering students hands-on exposure, mentorship, and real-world insights that enhance employability, build entrepreneurial mindsets, and strengthen work-readiness skills.

“Our partnership with INJAZ reflects our long-standing belief that investing in young people is one of the most meaningful ways to give forward to society,” said Kutayba Y. Alghanim, Chairman at Alghanim Industries. “By supporting programs that build work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial skills, we are helping equip the next generation with the confidence and capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We are proud of our employees who volunteer their time and expertise, and we encourage the wider private sector to play an active role in empowering youth.”

Alghanim Industries’ support for INJAZ aligns closely with the company’s sustainability and social impact strategy, rooted in its pillars of Giving Forward, education, empowerment, and entrepreneurship & employability. By investing in initiatives that build human capital, Alghanim Industries aims to create long-term value for individuals, communities, and the wider economy.

A key pillar of this partnership is employee volunteerism, with Alghanim Industries team members actively contributing their time, expertise, and mentorship to INJAZ programs. This engagement reflects the company’s belief in giving back to the communities that have supported its growth, while fostering a culture of purpose and social responsibility within the organization.

“Our collaboration with Alghanim Industries stands as a powerful example of how private-sector leadership can drive lasting social impact,” added Sheikha Hanadi Al Thani, Chairperson at INJAZ Al-Arab. “As a founding partner of INJAZ Kuwait and a committed member of INJAZ Al-Arab, Alghanim Industries has played an instrumental role in advancing youth empowerment across the region. Together, we continue to provide young people with the skills, exposure, and opportunities they need to succeed in today’s competitive and fast-changing economy.”

Alghanim Industries encourages other private-sector organizations and community stakeholders to engage in similar initiatives, underscoring the collective role businesses can play in empowering youth and strengthening future workforces across the region. Through its continued collaboration with INJAZ, Alghanim Industries reaffirms its long-term commitment to giving forward to the communities it serves, helping equip young people with the skills, confidence, and perspective needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.