Burgan Bank participates in the proteges 'Jobshop' career fair lead by Kipco Group

Press release

Published December 6th, 2016 - 10:07 GMT

Burgan Bank Representatives with Al-Shaikha AL-Zain Al-Sabah

Burgan Bank, announced its participation in the Proteges 'JOBSHOP' career fair hosted by Kuwait Projects Company (KIPCO).

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Al Zain Al Sabah, Under Secretary of Ministry of State for Youth Affairs, the youth empowering event took place on December 3rd, 2016 at the KIPCO Tower. The event was designed for fresh graduates who had the opportunity to learn and explore career related possibilities and engage in exclusive one-on-one time with representatives from participating companies such as GIC, AUK and others.

During the event, Burgan Bank provided insightful information about the banking industry while showcasing a wide variety of employment opportunities for potential candidates across an extensive range of the bank's departments.

Burgan Bank is a strong supporter of education and youth empowerment and will continue to participate in relevant initiatives to encourage hardworking individuals who represent the future of the country's economy.

In line with Burgan Bank's CSR agenda and HRD initiatives, the company continues to be on the lookout to participate in such important events that add value to its business and is a way forward in human capital development. The bank strives to offer the Kuwaiti community a high standard of employment and empower brilliant minds by offering career placements essential to pushing forward Kuwait's economic development.

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.