Burgan Bank diamond sponsor of 1st youth banking conference by Gulf University of Science & Technology

Burgan Bank announced its sponsorship of the First Youth Banking Conference organized by the Gulf University of Science & Technology in Kuwait. During the conference, which took place between the 1^st and 3^rd of May on university campus, Chairman of Burgan Bank, Mr. Majed Essa Al-Ajeel delivered a speech at the panel discussion,.

Addressing attending GUST students, Mr. Al-Ajeel said: “A large sector of the Kuwaiti economy has been built on banking, and for good reason it is a strength we have as a country, and we should continue to build on it.” He continued to say: “When thinking of banking, it is not only about the unlimited opportunities for personal career growth that should come to mind, but also how Kuwait can have one of the top economies through innovation and dedication to the banking sector.”

Mr. Al-Ajeel was also part of a panel discussion where attendees got a chance to gain a deeper understanding of what a career in banking is about, and the different paths that can be followed. After concluding his speech, university representatives presented the Chairman with an honorary shield in recognition of the bank’s sponsorship and active participation in the panel discussion.

The Gulf University of Science & Technology organized a career fair as a follow up to the preceding sessions, where students were keen to visit the Burgan Bank booth and speak to the representative delegation attending. Burgan Bank’s history and achievements provides a wealth of best practices and expertise to develop and inspire the generations to come.

The Banking Conference is the first leading conference in the State of Kuwait that targets the youth age group of the society. Amongst its main goals is to introduce the varying banking options on a local level, to raise awareness about the banking sector in the country, and to develop an understanding of the banking system and the methods utilized.