Kuwait: Burgan Bank donated a variety of essential equipment and supplies to the Kuwait Society for the Handicapped’s (KSH) Al Ahmadi Educational Center, under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Fawaz Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah - Governor of Al Ahmadi. With this initiative, the Bank extends its support to the KSH by contributing to the continued emotional, mental, physical, and educational support of the differently abled children in Kuwait, stemming from its role in corporate social responsibility.

This initiative comes as part of Burgan Bank’s year-long strategic partnership with Al Ahmadi Governorate. The joint efforts this collaboration entails help ensure social sustainability across the community by contributing to the elevation of its members’ quality of life. Burgan Bank’s ongoing partnership with Al Ahmadi Governorate for holistic community development further amplifies the Bank’s expansive social responsibility strategy and commitment to the top Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) industry practices.

Commenting on the initiative, Mrs. Kholoud AlFeeli, Deputy General Manager – Marketing and Communication at Burgan Bank, said: “In adherence to the ESG principles of social sustainability, we pay great attention to designing programs and initiatives that guarantee inclusion and rounded development for all segments of our community, especially those who face greater day-to-day challenges. This includes people with disabilities, who constitute a very valuable element of society and whose growth and inclusion signifies the overall health of our society.”

“On our steadfast journey of social responsibility, and as per the dedicated strategy that directs it, we are aware that the success of developing our community comprehensively requires the cooperation of many institutions, both public and private,” added AlFeeli. “As we continue to take active steps toward transforming our social responsibility strategy into an actionable plan of year-long initiatives, we are delighted to have dedicated partners such as Al Ahmadi Governorate, who share our values, beliefs, and passion for positive change.”

On his part, Mr. Ibrahim Al-Foudari, Director of the Technical Office and Chairman of the Organizing Committee at Al Ahmadi Governorate, said: “The diversity that lies at the heart of the Kuwaiti society and the community of Al Ahmadi holds potential for collective success and welfare, but only if all members of society are adequately supported and enabled to realize their full potential. As part of the Governorate’s ‘My Governorate is the Most Beautiful’ program, we continue to contribute to the empowerment of all groups in society, including children and youth with disabilities, who require special resources to ensure their talents, skills, and abilities are fully utilized in the nationwide journey of development.”

It serves to note that Burgan Bank’s social responsibility program extends its support to various segments of its community, including athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, and more. Realizing the unique potential of each group and each individual, the Bank’s overarching social responsibility program continues to echo the same appreciation of individual needs and aspirations that it embeds in the development of its banking products and services.

About Burgan Bank

Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is a Kuwait-based conventional bank with a significant focus on the corporate and financial institution sectors. From its earliest days, the Bank has significantly sought to diversify its offering to cater to its growing retail and private banking customer base.

Burgan Bank has majority-owned subsidiaries, collectively known as the “Burgan Bank Group”, in the MENAT region. This Group is supported by one of the largest branch networks across the region and includes: Gulf Bank Algeria – AGB (Algeria), Tunis International Bank – TIB (Tunisia), and the fully owned Burgan Bank Turkey. Furthermore, Burgan Bank has a presence in the UAE through its corporate office, Burgan Financial Services Limited.

The Bank has continuously improved its performance over the years, through an expanded revenue structure, diversified funding sources, and a strong capital base. The adoption of state-of-the-art services and technology has positioned it as a trendsetter in the domestic market and within the MENA region. Moreover, Burgan Bank’s brand has been built on a foundation of real values – trust, commitment, excellence, and progression – which serve as a reminder of the high standards to which the Bank always aspires. In fact, the Bank’s core philosophy of ‘Driven by You’ is the foundation on which its products and services are continuously developed.

The Bank obtained the ISO/IEC 27001: 2013 Information Security Management Systems certificate (ISMS) and was re-certified with the prestigious ISO 9001:2015, making it one of the few banks in the GCC and Kuwait to receive such certification for five consecutive times. The Bank also has the distinction of being the only Bank in Kuwait to have won the JP Morgan Chase Quality Recognition Award for twenty consecutive years. Moreover, in a testament to its dedication to the development of its human capital, Burgan Bank is the first bank in Kuwait to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, earning the distinct honor in 2023.

Burgan Bank is a majority-owned subsidiary of KIPCO (Kuwait Projects Company), one of the largest holding companies in the MENA region.