Burgan Bank Signs a Partnership with Dr. Khaled Al-Saleh Clinic Under the Supervision of Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa to Support the Bank Employees Health and Wellbeing

As part of its ongoing efforts to foster a healthy, balanced, and supportive work environment, Burgan Bank signed a partnership agreement with Dr. Khaled Al-Saleh’s clinic, supervised by Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa, under the slogan “Driven By You, And Your Wellness is Our Priority” Guided by the needs of employees and enhancing their quality of life, the partnership aims to provide specialized with health and wellbeing sessions and services, in-person or remotely.

This initiative falls within the Bank's strategy to support its human resources and foster a people-first corporate culture through collaboration with national experts and trusted community organizations, thereby promoting sustainability and a positive work environment. It also reflects the Bank's ongoing efforts to enhance employee experience, in line with its position as the first bank in Kuwait to receive the Great Place to Work® certification, its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, and its support for Kuwait Vision 2035.

"In line with our strategy for sustainable growth, we continue to foster a supportive work environment that encourages our employees to adopt a balanced lifestyle that enhances their overall health and wellbeing. In line with our philosophy ‘Driven by You,’ we believe that investing in people is the foundation for building a more resilient and sustainable organization,” commented Mr. Naqeeb Amin, Group General Manager – Human Resources at Burgan Bank. “By launching this initiative, we are taking concrete steps to provide the specialized support our employees need, reflecting the culture of care and attention that we are committed to establishing within the Bank, and supporting their personal and professional development."

On his part, Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa expressed his pride in this partnership, saying: “We are proud to collaborate with Burgan Bank on this important initiative, which embodies the Bank's proactive vision in enhancing employees’ wellbeing and supporting a more balanced and sustainable work environment.. This partnership builds on a longstanding track record of supporting leading organizations throughout the GCC “Tuhoon” app for wellbeing and health services and by making high-quality support and care services accessible. we are strengthening more engaged, resilient, and productive calibers, establishing corporate wellbeing as a strategic investment in long-term success.”

Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa holds three Masters’ degrees in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology and Clinical Psychology and three Specialized PhD degrees in numerous related fields. He is licensed psychological consultant in the United States, Kuwait, Qatar, Dubai, Bahrain, and Oman.

The signing ceremony was attended by Burgan Bank’s senior management employees and representatives from the clinic, introducing the different care and support services that calibers can pursue and the means by which they can benefit from them. Acknowledging the sensitivity attached to seeking this kind of support, the program offers employees the flexibility to proceed with in-person or remote sessions, offering them guidance to cope with and overcome different challenges, impact their overall wellbeing and performance positively.

This initiative is part of a series of initiatives that Burgan Bank continues to launch to support employees’ health and enhance their wellbeing by providing discounted or free medical services and checkups. These initiatives complement the different awareness campaigns launched by the Bank about breast and prostate cancer, diabetes, and the importance of blood donation. These campaigns are fortified by the Bank’s extended efforts to promote healthy life choices through consolidated health focused initiatives, reflecting the Bank's ongoing commitment to fostering a corporate culture that promotes health, wellbeing, and sustainability..