KUWAIT: 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 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 Naqeeb Amin, General Manager – Human Resources and Development for the Group at Burgan Bank.

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Naqeeb Amin

“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 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.”

It is worth noting that career fairs confirm that Kuwait is full of youthful talents who, with the right guidance and development, are capable of leading Kuwait’s economy and vital sectors. In line with its commitment to Kuwaitization and investing in national calibers, Burgan Bank values its annual participation in impactful events such as Watheefti and other leading employment fairs for the opportunity they create to engage with Kuwaiti calibers in valuable conversations around their aspirations for personal and professional development.

In addition, the Bank’s on-ground presence among its community allows representatives to directly introduce Burgan Bank’s progressive work environment and its culture of continuous learning. Besides promoting employment and growth opportunities, Burgan Bank representatives were committed to engaging with the career fair visitors, spreading financial literacy. This comes as part of the Bank’s committed support for the “Let’s Be Aware” (Diraya) campaign, led by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) with the support of Kuwaiti banks.

As a certified Great 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.

KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait sponsored the 4th edition of Watheefti, the largest career gathering in Kuwait. The event was held over the weekend at The Arena under the patronage of Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Bedah Al-Mutairi. The opening ceremony was attended by Nawal Bourisli, Chief Purpose and HR Officer, and Waleed Al-Khashti, Chief Corporate Affairs and Relations Officer, along with Zain’s HR team and senior executives from leading employers across the public and private sectors.

At the fair, Zain offered graduates and job seekers a comprehensive overview of the career opportunities and professional development paths available at the company, especially in technology and digital innovation. The company also showcased its efforts to invest in young national talent and equip them with future skills in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and more. This approach reflects Zain’s strategic direction to strengthen the presence of national talent in the technology sector and to empower them professionally in support of a more competitive market.

Watheefti offered a valuable opportunity to engage closely with graduates.

Commenting on the occasion, Nawal Bourisli said: “At Zain, we embed purpose into our culture and our teams, and we strive to attract purpose-driven national talent who share our passion for creating positive impact. This is the compass that guides our hiring and development decisions. We want teams that believe technology is a means to elevate human well-being, and that translate this belief into action by harnessing innovation and serving customers with a mindset that delivers our purpose: Better Lives. Lasting Connections.”

She added: “Our participation in Watheefti aligns with our 4WARD strategy, which places people and purpose at the heart of Zain’s business. It is embodied by UNITY, an internal cultural and operational transformation program that unifies teams around a shared goal and puts purpose and the customer experience at the core of performance. UNITY translates our leadership’s vision to become a human-centric TechCo, where purpose is the standard for decision-making and a multiplier of impact.”

At Zain’s booth, visitors were also introduced to Zain Group’s graduate training program Generation Z (GenZ), which channels the Group’s efforts to invest in young national talent and prepare a new generation of entrepreneurs. The company also invited university students to apply to the Zain FUN program for part-time opportunities. Watheefti is the largest job fair in Kuwait. The event was held over the weekend at The Arena Kuwait with the participation of more than 110 companies from 14 sectors, serving over 40,000 graduates and job seekers, and featured a wide range of knowledge and interactive activities such as panel sessions, talks, workshops, and interviews.

KUWAIT: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop and enhance employee performance, Kuwait Airways organized its first training course on artificial intelligence. The course focused on fields related to public relations, marketing, and social media. Commenting on the launch of the course, the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing at Kuwait Airways, Hamad Bader Al-Ozainah, stated, “This training course is the first of its kind on artificial intelligence organized by the Training and Development Department at Kuwait Airways.

This course will be expanded in the future to include other specializations that will play a vital role in developing and enhancing employee performance, developing their professional and intellectual capabilities, and fostering new horizons for innovation and creativity, all of which will positively impact the company’s overall performance.” Al-Ozainah added that the course included the use of well-known applications and programs such as ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot, DeepSeek, and other modern technologies designed to support employees in finding effective solutions for their daily tasks, as well as in organizing advertising and media campaigns, among other functions.

Captain Al-Faqaan honors Training Center Directer Ghizlan Al-Tasha

Coach Waleed Sami among corporatecommunication and marketing team

He emphasized that using these programs effectively requires intensive practice and training to achieve optimal results, whether in conducting research, generating analyses, or monitoring the company’s performance across social media platforms. Al-Ozainah stated that the objective of this course is to enhance employee efficiency and performance in line with the technological advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly within the air transport sector. He explained that Kuwait Airways continues to focus on educating and equipping its employees in an optimal manner that aligns with the scale and pace of development in the region.

Al-Ozainah noted that this initiative is part of Kuwait Airways’ comprehensive digital transformation strategy, which aims to enhance the company’s technological infrastructure and integrate artificial intelligence tools into various operational and administrative functions. This integration, he explained, will help accelerating procedures and enhance decision-making accuracy through data-driven insights and smart analysis. He pointed out that Kuwait Airways, in line with its strong commitment to investing in the human element, strives to create a work environment that encourages innovation and enhances employees’ capabilities with the skills needed to navigate future technologies.

This approach supports the establishment of a culture of continuous learning within the company in general. Al-Ozainah concluded by emphasizing Kuwait Airways’ commitment to staying at the forefront of the latest developments in the aviation industry, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence and its wide-ranging applications. He noted that the national carrier consistently prioritizes the development of the company’s internal work system, whether through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and or by training employees to achieve its desired goals.