Burgan Bank concludes platinum sponsorship in 4th Watheefti career fair

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.

Abdulwahab Jamal Abdulraheem

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.