Burgan Bank Concludes Its Platinum Sponsorship in the Fourth Watheefti National Career Fair

Building on its human capital investment strategy and its ongoing efforts to develop Kuwait’s national talents, Burgan Bank participated as a platinum sponsor in the fourth edition of Watheefti, Kuwait’s largest national career fair. Alongside 120 of Kuwait’s top employers from across the nation’s most prominent and vital sectors, the Bank presented its unique employer offering to more than 40,000 promising candidates and young talent. Taking place over the course of three days at The Arena, under the patronage and presence of HE Mr. Abdulrahman Badah Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and featured more than 14 different sectors and industries - making it one of the most vibrant talent-oriented conferences in Kuwait.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to developing national talent and supporting the goals of Kuwait Vision 2035 and maintaining the highest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, Burgan Bank’s renewed participation in the fourth edition of Watheefti was a valuable opportunity to connect with Kuwait’s brightest young professionals  - whose ambitions align with our strategy for innovation-led sustainable growth,” said Mr. Naqeeb Amin, General Manager - Human Resources and Development for the Group at Burgan Bank. “Our success is powered by our people and their unwavering commitment to Burgan’s values of ownership, transparency, teamwork, and passion. Which is why we continue to invest heavily in recruiting, nurturing, and advancing Kuwait’s best talent.”

During the event, Burgan Bank offered instant job opportunities to participants who were identified as high potential - reaffirming its belief in the strength of young Kuwaiti talent. Additionally, as part of the recruitment process, the Bank’s HR team also shortlisted candidates interviewed during the fair and initiated the second round of interviews with the relevant departments.

“Our continued participation in leading career fairs is a key pillar of Burgan Bank’s talent acquisition and development strategy, which places employee growth at the center of our sustainable success,” said Mr. Abdulwahab Jamal Abdulraheem, Executive Manager - Talent Acquisition at Burgan Bank. “These events give us the opportunity to meet ambitious young professionals with a passion for innovation, while introducing them to the wide range of career paths available in Kuwait’s fast-evolving banking and financial sector - especially as Burgan continues to lead with digital transformation and the adoption of new financial technologies.” Place to Work®, Burgan Bank continues to advance its talent acquisition, management, and development strategies using the latest data-driven, AI-supported technologies. This strategic approach earned Burgan Bank multiple regional and international accolades, including three Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Awards of Excellence as well as the GCC Excellence Award in the Recruitment and Development of Nationals from the Council of Ministers of Labor and Council of Ministers of Social Affairs in the GCC States Executive Bureau, among other recognitions.