The meeting, which is directly in line with Capital Bank’s belief in the importance of maintaining communication between the students and the institutions that support them, was held with ranking members of both institutions, including Capital Bank Chief Financial Officer Manar Nsour, Capital Bank Chief of Marketing and Corporate Communications Touleen Barto, and Head of Consumer Banking Mohammed Othman and Elia Nuqul Foundation Director Randi Abdin and Elia Nuqul Foundation Head of Communications and Fundraising Sama Bazbaz.  

At the meeting, the students discussed their various study paths, which include majors such as business administration, accounting, commercial law, marketing, finance and accounting information systems, summarizing their experiences and expected career goals. The executives attending the meeting spoke about the expertise they had gained throughout their careers, offering the students practical advice on how to set goals and work towards them, while simultaneously highlighting the importance of patience, perseverance and clarity of vision while developing adaptive skills and self-confidence.

Capital Bank’s executives discussed the labor market vis a vis the Jordanian banking sector and highlighted its challenges and academic requirements. They spoke about the benefits of the programs offered by Elia Nuqul Foundation, which advance the capabilities of students and contribute to the development of their personal and professional skills, hence equipping them to enter the labor market.

The executives answered questions related to their specializations and the current needs of the labor market, especially the banking sector. They also highlighted Capital Bank’s position as a major pillar of the national economy, offering an entire suite of banking services and solutions to its corporate and individual customers. The bank is also a pioneer in corporate social responsibility, with a strategy that champions education as a means of achieving sustainable development in the Kingdom.

Elia Nuqul Foundation’s representatives spoke to the students about the foundation’s charitable and sustainable role, which aims to provide opportunities under the umbrella of the Elia Nuqul Scholarship Fund. Through the fund, students are able to complete their academic studies in universities, community colleges or through vocational education, in addition to giving them access to workshops and seminars that help in the development of their personal, professional and technical skills and that are in line with the needs of the job market.

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About Capital Bank Group

Capital Bank Group is considered one of the top financial institutions operating in the Jordanian and regional markets, with assets of JOD 3.4 billion, while the total equity of its shareholders is approximately JOD 400 million.

Capital Bank Group includes; Capital Bank, which since its inception in 1995, has grown to become one of the top financial institutions in Jordan, offering the Jordanian market a comprehensive set of commercial and investment banking services and solutions tailored to the needs of retail and corporate clients alike.

In 2005, Capital Bank (Jordan) purchased majority shares of the National Bank of Iraq (61.85%), which enabled NBI to develop its products and services, strengthen its foothold and enhance financial inclusion at the country level, support export activities and provide all services to Jordanian companies operating In Iraq. As for Capital Investments, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital Bank established in 2006 and offers specialized investment banking services to its clients through its offices in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates / Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC).

Before the end of 2020, in a bid to accomplish its expansion plans, Capital Bank Group took the full acquisition of Lebanese Bank Audi business in Jordan and Iraq.