In honor of the Burgan graduates’ remarkable performance throughout the program, Mr. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Asfour was selected to deliver the ceremonial graduation speech on behalf of all graduates from across different banks.

Today, KGDP is considered one of the most expansive and highly-regarded academic programs that equip and prepare future leaders in the banking and financial industry in Kuwait. Throughout their one-year program, the Burgan graduates gained wide domestic and international exposure to the latest technologies, theories, and practices in topics such as anti-financial-crime (AFC), cyber security, and digital trends. They also achieved wider practical experience during their two-month field rotation across Burgan’s peer banks in Jordan.

It is worthy to note that Burgan bank appreciates the opportunities IBS and CBK offer to the Kuwaiti youth as it is essential to the prosperity of Kuwait’s future. As a certified Great Place to Work^®, Burgan Bank remains committed to the holistic growth and development of its employees across all departments and levels, which manifests in the different partnerships the Bank has with leading academic institutions as well as its adoption to state-of-the-art development software and technology. The Bank also continues to invest in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every employee is motivated to explore new horizons in their personal and professional growth. This comes as part of Burgan’s commitment to increasing the number of qualified calibers in the Kuwaiti banking and financial markets, enabling its employees to grow with confidence toward leadership positions that better impact the future of banking and propel it towards international acclaim.