Burgan Bank concludes its Ramadan activities

Press release

Published August 24th, 2011 - 06:45 GMT

Burgan Bank

Bank recently concluded its series of Ramadan activities that were aimed at strengthening ties with the local community as well as strengthening the social solidarity spirit amongst different segments of the society.

The bank hosted a wide range of cultural Gergeean themed nights that included its annual cultural event at the Discovery Center, as well as participating with the Kuwait Handicapped Sports Club , The Kuwaiti Society for Guardians of the Disabled and the Ministry of social affairs through exciting gergeean celebrations. As part of the Ramadan initiative, Burgan Bank also created special Ramadan collateral that included themed Imsakiyas to remind people of prayer timings, along with customized bookmarks that are aimed at helping readers of the Holy Quran track and plan their daily readings.

Bashir Jaber, Burgan Bank’s Acting Chief Marketing Officer –General Manager said: “The social activities that took place during the holy month are only an extension of our continuous commitment and dedication towards the Kuwaiti social fabric. We are proud to have contributed to that feeling of joy in the Kuwaiti society through our wide range of engaging activities.”

As a leading financial institution, and part of its social responsibility framework, Burgan Bank continues to introduce innovative initiatives that aim to mutually benefit the bank and the society as a whole.

Background Information

Burgan Bank

Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is the youngest conventional Bank and second largest by assets in Kuwait, with a significant focus on the corporate and financial institutions sectors, as well as having a growing retail, and private bank customer base. Burgan Bank has majority owned subsidiaries in the MENAT region supported by one of the largest regional branch networks. which include Gulf Bank Algeria - AGB (Algeria), Bank of Baghdad - BOB (Iraq & Lebanon),Tunis International Bank – TIB (Tunisia), and fully owned Burgan Bank – Turkey, (collectively known as the “Burgan Bank Group”). Furthermore, Burgan Bank has a present in the UAE through its corporate office (“Burgan Financial Services Limited) which had helped the bank to participate in multiple financing opportunities in the UAE.