The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has kicked off the 2026 edition of EVOLVE, its flagship summer internship programme.
Now in its fifth year, the programme welcomes participants from 12 schools and seven universities.
Since its inception, EVOLVE has become one of NBB’s key initiatives supporting human capital development in Bahrain, and continues to serve as a structured learning platform that bridges academic knowledge with practical experience, enabling high school and university students to develop a deeper understanding of the banking and financial services sector.
Through a combination of interactive classroom sessions, practical assignments, and on-the-job training, participants will gain first-hand exposure to the bank’s operations.
The curriculum has been carefully designed to cover key areas across banking, innovation, digital transformation, customer service and responsible business practices, while building the confidence and professional awareness required to succeed in an evolving industry.
Training modules will also span a diverse range of topics, including sign language, mental health awareness, team building, artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, first-aid, entrepreneurship, sovereign wealth funds and cybersecurity.
NBB Group chief human resources officer Hend Mahmood said, “EVOLVE has reached its fifth year because of the role it is playing in enhancing the capabilities of young people to actively serve Bahrain’s economic growth aspirations. Our mandate as a national institution extends beyond providing financial services, as we have a responsibility to open doors, transfer knowledge, and create environments where talent can grow with purpose.
“By giving students access to practical learning and professional mentorship, we are helping them make informed choices about their future while contributing to a stronger pipeline of competent and ambitious Bahrainis.”
External training sessions are being delivered by a wide network of local and international institutions, including Mada Translation, Marsh, the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), Emeritus, Bahrain Fintech Bay, the Paramedics Academy, INJAZ Bahrain, Mumtalakat, and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
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