CINET Launches Internship Program to Empower Kuwaiti Youth in Tech
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Khalid Al Mansoor
- . July 13, 2025
- . Update: July 13, 2025 2:43 am
Credit Information Network Company (CINET), the only provider of credit information and scoring in Kuwait, has launched an internship program to prepare students and young graduates for roles in cybersecurity, data science, and financial technology. As a national institute and trailblazer in fintech, CINET is investing in youth to help facilitate Kuwait’s digital transformation. Interns will have a unique experience of learning through engagement in work-embedded training, including interdisciplinary training and rotations across departments, and build skill sets in key technology areas. The cybersecurity track of the internship is especially noteworthy and speaks directly to CINET’s commitment to establishing a secure digital infrastructure for Kuwait. The internship comprises two streams:
University Cohort: Applicable to university students enrolled in cybersecurity, to allow students to gain experience aligned with their studies.High School Cohort: To familiarize school students with data science and innovations that will help inform whether technology-based career choices are viable for the students. The internship program also supports the more extensive objectives of CINET.CEO Mai B. AlOwaish noted that the strength of the economy is through the youth of the country building an innovation-based economy, and CHRO Sarah N. AlZaabi identified CINET’s commitment to attracting local talent as part of its social responsibility. Besides the internship, Cinet has revamped its mobile app so users can view their credit scores and reports live. This is indicative of their focus on digital convenience. Not only does this initiative establish Cinet as a leader in fintech, but it also has the potential to motivate a new generation of Kuwaiti professionals to help shape the digital future of the country.
