Annual Report 2018 The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Human Capital … Continuous Investment in Talent
As part of its ongoing commitment to talent identification and development, Alinma launched the third wave of its 
Al Qawi Al Ameen program, which targets and trains talented young Saudi graduates, preparing them for work in 
the banking industry.  This resulted in 1820 theoretical training days, 1700 practical training days, and 400 e-learning 
hours.
Regarding ongoing training and development at the bank, the following was achieved:  
 
■ The bank conducted 9009 training days for a total of 2066 participants. Training included knowledge, skill, and 
behavioral courses in banking, financial, legal and administrative areas. Other courses were also provided on 
technical systems as well as products and services offered by the bank. The courses were offered by a number 
of specialized training providers. Total training days conducted by the bank since its inception reached 74,075 
training days and the total number of participants reached 16,284.
 
■ A total of 18 female Alinma staff members successfully completed the bank’s iLead managerial development 
program, which targets middle managers and prepares them for larger leadership roles within the organization. 
 
■ Alinma launched the Alinma Bank Academy for e-learning, which provides Alinma staff with e-learning services in 
collaboration with Knowledge City Corporation from the United States, in the fields of management, compliance, 
finance, marketing, sales, HR, and project management. Currently, the e-library contains 370 educational sessions 
totaling 5,000 hours of instruction. 
 
■ The third phase of Alinma’s Measurement and Development Program was launched, with 70 participants.  
The program targets managers and executives and aims to develop and promote leadership, managerial and 
banking skills. The program is supervised by advisory and administrative bodies with expertise in performance 
measurement and delivery of appropriate development plans for executives and promising leaders. Approximately 
275 individuals have participated in the program since its launch in 2015.

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■ The bank provided training for 15 leaders within the organization via its Leadership Competencies Program, which 
develops leadership capacities and teaches best international practices in the field of leadership.
 
■ Alinma Bank’s Coaching Program trained 100 managers in important leadership skills, such as listening, raising 
useful questions between managers and subordinates, and enhancing interpersonal communications.
 
■ Alinma Bank achieved a Saudization rate of 91% in 2018, ensuring that the bank would continue to support the 
kingdom’s job creation efforts for its citizens.  Alinma stands as a leader in this regard among large corporates in 
the kingdom and is responsible for thousands of direct and indirect jobs for citizens.