Al Salam Bank Launches AI Bootcamp in Partnership with Bahrain Polytechnic

Al Salam Bank has partnered with Bahrain Polytechnic to host an “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp” for final year students and graduates. The two-day event will provide students with the opportunity to showcase their skills, creativity and innovation to design business branding campaigns using AI.
The participants will present their campaigns on Saturday, 14 October 2023, to a panel of judges comprising of members of Al Salam Bank, including: Mr. Mahmood Qannati, Head of Marketing & Communications, and ESG Officer, Ms. Muna Al Balooshi, Head of Human Resources and Administration, Mr. Mohammed Al Shehabi, Head of Innovation, and Mr. Ahmed bin Jamal, AVP of Marketing and Communications. Ten winners will receive cash prizes of BD 100, while the top 5 participants will be recruited to work at the Bank’s Marketing and Communications Department.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Mahmood Qannati, Head of Marketing & Communications, and ESG Officer at Al Salam Bank, said: “We are pleased to be partnering with Bahrain Polytechnic as part of our ongoing efforts to support the financial and social well-being of our community and empower our youth. We are committed to our social responsibility efforts in line with ESG, which focuses on bringing about fundamental change amongst members of society. As the leading Islamic bank in Bahrain, we will continue to support exceptional strategic objectives that enable us to continuously grow and develop.”
Participation guidelines for the AI Bootcamp include having a background in AI applications (such as: ChatGPT, Midjourney, Leonardo, and more) to create text, image and video content, as well as demonstrate creativity and innovation, have a passion for branding and marketing, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.