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Al Bawaba
6 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Burgan Bank Raises Financial Awareness and Digital Innovation Initiatives by Collaborating with AUK to Empower the Next Generation of Kuwaiti Talents
Burgan Bank recently hosted a field visit at its headquarters for students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK), under the umbrella of the Bank's comprehensive social responsibility and sustainability strategy, centered on nurturing and investing in Kuwait's national youth talents from an early age.A total of 15 AUK male and female students were guided on a tour across the Bank's various departments as well as Burgan Lab, the Bank's dedicated innovation hub. By engaging the younger generation in real-world experiences, the Bank reinforces its vision to be the most progressive bank in Kuwait, driven by its employees, customers, and community. It also confirms Burgan Bank's commitment to being an innovative financial service provider, while translating its exemplary attributes of trust, commitment, excellence, and progression into meaningful on the visit, Mr. Bashar Al-Qattan, Executive Manager – Learning and Talent Development at Burgan Bank, said: 'It was a delight to host the AUK students at our HQ and introduce them to the latest banking innovations and technologies. Under the 'Teach Them Young' campaign, a primary factor of our robust learning and talent development program's success is that we acknowledge the importance of preparing talents at an early stage through visits such as this one, which opens them up to the real professional world, how it operates, and the technologies that continue to shape it. This enables them to make informed decisions as they embark on their career journeys.'For her part, Ms. May Al-Qabandi, Senior Manager – Innovation Department at Burgan Bank, highlighted the importance and long-term impact of exposing students to the real-life applications of digital transformation and engaging them in conversations around approaching problem-solving with an innovative mindset. She emphasized that instilling innovation early supports Burgan Bank's vision to remain agile and future-ready in a rapidly evolving financial the field visit, the students were introduced to Burgan Bank's adoption of the agile methodology across its operations, reflecting its collaborative, flexible, and efficient working style. They also participated in several interactive sessions and attended presentations that helped them gain a more comprehensive understanding of digital transformation, recognizing that it must begin with a cultural shift before any enhancements to digital infrastructure can take place – a shift that empowers teams to adapt quickly to change, deliver innovative solutions faster, and meet evolving customer needs Burgan Bank representatives discussed some of the most vital banking awareness and financial literacy topics with the students, as part of the Bank's ongoing support of the 'Let's Be Aware' (Diraya) banking awareness campaign, led by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA), with the support of Kuwaiti banks. This included tips about safe online banking, precautions against fraud and theft, as well as the importance of the savings culture and adopting a sound financial plan. This initiative is one of many ways in which Burgan Bank delivers on its commitment to national development, social responsibility, and sustainable impact. The Bank regularly opens its doors to school and university students, participates in major career fairs, and curates immersive learning experiences aimed at equipping Kuwait's youth with the skills, awareness, and mindset needed for long-term career success in the financial sector.
Al Bawaba
12-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Burgan Bank Celebrates 35 Aspiring Talents for Graduating from the Flagship Program 'Ro'ya'
Reaffirming the Bank's steadfast commitment to investing in its human capital, Burgan Bank recently celebrated 35 employees from across all departments who completed multiple modules of its flagship Ro'ya program. Featuring a curated curriculum designed to propel employees' careers forward and prepare them for more advanced leadership positions, the program has become a central component of the Bank's overarching talent development strategy, which remains at the core of its vision and its commitment to adhere to the highest standards of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The graduation ceremony was attended by several members of Burgan's senior management team as well as HR leaders, who continue to champion the Bank's people-first approach. Commenting on the graduates' commendable success, Mr. Bashar Al-Qattan, Executive Manager – Learning and Talent Development at Burgan Bank, said: 'On behalf of Burgan's management, I would like to express my sincere admiration for our exceptional talents for the hard work and dedication they exhibited throughout their Ro'ya journeys and extend my heartfelt congratulations to all graduates for their achievements. The success we have achieved so far and the future growth we aspire to unlock rely greatly on our talents' devotion, aptitude for innovation, and drive for knowledge. This is why we persist in identifying and recruiting Kuwait's most promising talents who share our pursuit of excellence and seek to enrich their professional journeys with yearlong learning and talent development opportunities that catalyze their holistic growth as individuals, employees, and future leaders.' The flagship talent development program has undergone several enhancements since launching in 2020, culminating in its modern structure that features four streams: Future Leaders, Rising Leaders, Transformational Leaders, and Visionary Leaders – each tailored to align with talents' length of experience, needs, and aspirations. In its latest edition, the 35 distinguished talents were enrolled either in the one-month Future Leaders program for fresh graduates, the six-month Rising Leaders program for employees with up to four years of experience, or the six-month Transformational Leaders modular program for managers and senior managers with up to 10 years of part of its ongoing efforts to elevate the Bank's flagship program, the learning and talent development team announced the introduction of the Ro'ya Mentorship Module for Visionary Leaders in the third quarter of 2024, designed to prepare emerging senior leaders on the personal and professional fronts under the mentorship of Burgan's senior executives. In line with its commitment to being an employer of choice and placing its employees on a steady trajectory for personal and professional growth, Burgan Bank – certified as a Great Place to Work® – earned two consecutive Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Awards of Excellence, along with the GCC Excellence Award in Recruitment and Development of Nationals from the Council of Ministers of Labor and Social Affairs in the GCC States Executive Bureau.
Al Bawaba
06-04-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Burgan Bank Sponsors CODED's Academy X in 2025
In a new bid to be at the forefront of Kuwait's advancement toward realizing its Vision 2035, Burgan Bank announced its strategic sponsorship of Academy X, the biggest women's empowerment initiative in Kuwait's tech industry, led by CODED Academy with the support of Kuwait University (KU). This sponsorship comes as part of Burgan's yearlong comprehensive social responsibility program, further aligning with its commitment to women's empowerment and embedding the highest standards of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) into its practices and operations. 'Following the great joint success, we achieved with Burgan Lab Academy, we are delighted to renew our partnership with CODED as strategic sponsors of their outstanding women in tech and entrepreneurship empowerment initiative, Academy X, which echoes our devoted strategy for investing in Kuwait's aspiring talents through innovative learning and development programs,' commented Mr. Bashar Al Qattan, Executive Manager- Learning & Talent Development at Burgan Bank. He added: 'As a business that grows around the market's evolving modern needs, our success relies greatly on leveraging our tech-driven national talents' innovative creativity and problem-solving prowess. Nonetheless, our envisioned success cannot be fully realized until we guarantee a fair opportunity for talents of both genders to lead our technology and digital transformation efforts; a fair opportunity that begins with early access to advanced tech education and training.' On her part, Ms. Fatma Ahmad, Senior Manager – Learning and Development at Burgan Bank, said: 'We believe that holding spaces where women can learn together and inspire one another can have a fundamental long-term impact on the sustainable development of our institution, sector, and economy. That's why, as part of our Empower Her program, and in compliance with the UN's sustainable development goals (SDGs) and Kuwait's Vision 2035, we strive to continue playing an active role in achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls in Kuwait through valuable partnerships and forward-looking learning and development initiatives, such as Academy X. Our sponsorship of Academy X also comes as an extension of Burgan's 'Teach Them Young' initiative for preparing future tech leaders.' Meanwhile, Hashim Behbehani, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at CODED Academy, said: 'We are proud of our partnership with Burgan Bank in supporting Academy X, which represents a true alignment between our mission to empower young women and the Bank's unwavering commitment to supporting women through its initiatives. Burgan's contribution to the program reflects a genuine dedication to creating meaningful social impact and opening new development opportunities that support the ambitions of Kuwaiti girls in tech and entrepreneurship. This partnership paves the way for promising career paths in an evolving digital world, and we take pride in working with an organization that places women's empowerment at the heart of its social strategy.' Building on the success of its first edition, Academy X, with the support of Burgan Bank, is preparing to roll out its 2025 round where it continues to inspire and guide young women with an aptitude for IT development and entrepreneurship. The one-year program, which extends for six days per cohort, is set to introduce the 2025 applicants to the principles of successful user interface and user experience design (UI/UX), the latest artificial intelligence (AI) tools, the foundations of entrepreneurship, as well as leadership and soft skills. The program's interactive, hands-on nature guarantees that participants have an opportunity to translate their newly acquired knowledge into individual and group projects that rely on tools such as TelePort, UiZard, Gamma, Adobe Logo Maker, and Adalo. In addition, the program's 2025 edition will also include engaging talks delivered by some of Kuwait's most prominent female leaders in tech innovation and entrepreneurship, for a chance to relay their experiences first-hand to the Academy X participants and give them personalized feedback on their startup ideas and how they present them to the market. As part of its sponsorship, Burgan Bank aims to aid Academy X in achieving its goals of increasing the program registrations from 340+ in 2024 to 500 in 2025, as well as encouraging more students to launch their startups through post-program mentorship and introducing more AI tools to fully utilize participants' innovative and creative energy. It serves to note that, as a certified Great Place to Work®, Burgan Bank has a long track record of initiatives and programs dedicated to enabling women in the workplace and preparing young women for a prosperous career in banking and finance. These efforts include, but are not exclusive to, the Lean-In Circle for Women Empowerment program, which explores and addresses women-specific challenges in the workplace; and the Empower Her summer internship program for undergraduate young women wishing to pursue a career in banking.
Arab Times
05-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Burgan Bank Sponsors CODED's Academy X in 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Apr 5: In a new bid to be at the forefront of Kuwait's advancement toward realizing its Vision 2035, Burgan Bank announced its strategic sponsorship of Academy X, the biggest women's empowerment initiative in Kuwait's tech industry, led by CODED Academy with the support of Kuwait University (KU). This sponsorship comes as part of Burgan's yearlong comprehensive social responsibility program, further aligning with its commitment to women's empowerment and embedding the highest standards of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) into its practices and operations. 'Following the great joint success, we achieved with Burgan Lab Academy, we are delighted to renew our partnership with CODED as strategic sponsors of their outstanding women in tech and entrepreneurship empowerment initiative, Academy X, whichechoes our devoted strategy for investing in Kuwait's aspiring talents through innovative learning and development programs,' commented Mr. Bashar Al Qattan, Executive Manager- Learning & Talent Development at Burgan Bank. He added: 'As a business that grows around the market's evolving modern needs, our success relies greatly on leveraging our tech-driven national talents' innovative creativity and problem-solving prowess. Nonetheless, our envisioned success cannot be fully realized until we guarantee a fair opportunity for talents of both genders to lead our technology and digital transformation efforts; a fair opportunity that begins with early access to advanced tech education and training.' On her part, Ms. Fatma Ahmad, Senior Manager – Learning and Development at Burgan Bank, said: 'We believe that holding spaces where women can learn together and inspire one another can have a fundamental long-term impact on the sustainable development of our institution, sector, and why, as part of our Empower Her program, and in compliance with the UN's sustainable development goals (SDGs) and Kuwait's Vision 2035, we strive to continue playing an active role in achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls in Kuwait through valuable partnerships and forward-looking learning and development initiatives, such as Academy X. Our sponsorship of Academy X also comes as an extensionof Burgan's 'Teach Them Young' initiative for preparing future tech leaders.' Meanwhile, Hashim Behbehani, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at CODED Academy, said: 'We are proud of our partnership with Burgan Bank in supporting Academy X, which represents a true alignment between our mission to empower young women and the Bank's unwavering commitment to supporting women through its initiatives. Burgan's contribution to the program reflects a genuine dedication to creatingmeaningful social impact and opening new development opportunities that support the ambitions of Kuwaiti girls in tech and entrepreneurship. This partnership paves the way for promising career paths in an evolving digital world, and we take pride in working with an organization that places women's empowerment at the heart of its social strategy.' Building on the success of its first edition, Academy X, with the support of Burgan Bank, is preparing to roll out its 2025 round where it continues to inspire and guide young women with an aptitude for IT development and entrepreneurship. The one-year program, which extends for six days per cohort, is set to introduce the 2025 applicants to the principles of successful user interface and user experience design (UI/UX), the latest artificial intelligence (AI) tools, the foundations of entrepreneurship, as well as leadership and soft skills. The program's interactive, hands-on nature guarantees that participants have an opportunity to translate their newly acquired knowledge into individual and group projects that rely on tools such as TelePort, UiZard, Gamma, Adobe Logo Maker, and Adalo. In addition, the program's 2025 edition will also include engaging talks delivered by some of Kuwait's most prominent female leaders in tech innovation and entrepreneurship, for a chance to relay their experiences first-hand to the Academy X participants and give them personalized feedback on their startup ideas and how they present them to the market. As part of its sponsorship, Burgan Bank aims to aid Academy X in achieving its goals of increasing the program registrations from 340+ in 2024 to 500 in 2025, as well as encouraging more students to launch their startups through post-program mentorship and introducing more AI tools to fully utilize participants' innovative and creative energy. It serves to note that, as a certified Great Place to Work, Burgan Bank has a long track record of initiatives and programs dedicated to enabling women in the workplace and preparing young women for a prosperous career in banking and finance. These efforts include, but are not exclusive to, the Lean-In Circle for Women Empowerment program, which explores and addresses women-specific challenges in the workplace; and the Empower Her summer internship program for undergraduate young women wishing to pursue a career in banking.
