<a href="https://middleeastdaily.net/talabat-organizes-the-largest-tribute-ceremony-for-delivery-heroes-in-kuwait/”>Kuwait, 21 December 2025: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced it has conducted a successful mock evacuation of the Bank’s head office, in cooperation with the General Department of Civil Defense under the Ministry of Interior. The drill also involved the General Department of Operations, the General Directorate of Security Relations and Media, the General Directorate of Emergency Police operating under the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Health represented by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department, the Kuwait Fire Force and the Joint Banking Complex Management.
By conducting the evacuation simulation drill, KIB aims to assess the readiness of its departments and divisions for emergency situations, ensure the safety and security of employees and customers, and train them to evacuate quickly and in an orderly manner.
On this occasion, Hussain Al-Qallaf, Manager – Physical Security, Information Security, Privacy and Anti-Fraud Department at KIB, said: “The successful mock evacuation process took place in record time and in an organized manner, which confirmed the awareness and knowledge of employees and customers regarding the necessary steps in the event of an emergency.”
He added: “At KIB, the safety of employees and customers are at the top of our priorities. We aim to constantly develop emergency response plans with government agencies, through successfully testing the capabilities of our employees and customers present to face emergency situations. They showed great cooperation by following the evacuation instructions and using emergency exits quickly and in an orderly manner.”
Al-Qallaf also thanked the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Health and the Kuwait Fire Force for their cooperative efforts in assisting the Bank in successfully conducting the mock evacuation process, and the Joint Banking Complex Management for their continuous efforts in assisting the Bank’s management in developing emergency response plans and safeguarding the safety and security of KIB employees and customers.