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Reaffirming its commitment to human capital investment in line with Kuwait Vision 2035 Kuwait, 21 April 2026 In continued efforts to advance senior leadership excellence, Burgan Bank announced signing a strategic partnership with the Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS), with the Bank participating in the acclaimed Hult Ashridge Executive Program. Expanding on the Bank’s existing partnership with KIBS, the two parties announced their collaboration in delivering the specialized bespoke program in a signing ceremony held at KIBS. This comes as part of Burgan Bank’s leading human capital development strategy in line with

Abdulaziz Yaqoub Al-Babtain Named CEO of the Year 2026 Kuwait – 5 March 2026: In a new milestone reflecting its continued excellence and leadership journey, Ooredoo Kuwait proudly announced that it has won two prestigious awards at the 2026 Asian Telecom Awards. The company was crowned “Telecom Company of the Year” for the third consecutive year, while Abdulaziz Yaqoub Al-Babtain was named “CEO of the Year 2026.” This recognition reaffirms the strength of the company’s institutional strategy, the effectiveness of its executive leadership, and its outstanding performance within the global telecommunicatio

Kuwait, 29 January 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) has successfully concluded its pioneering initiative, “KIB She L.E.A.D.S in STEM,” reaffirming the Bank’s continued commitment to developing its national human capital and strengthening future-readiness within the organization. The initiative was designed to enable female junior staff by equipping them with core competencies through the application of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), key skills shaping the future of the banking and financial sector in Kuwait. Commenting on the occasion Siham AlKhorayef, Sr. Manager – Learning and Development

The Bank welcomed 200 new employees hired in 2025, with Kuwaitization rate of 94.29% • Recruitment aligned with national employment priorities and Kuwait Vision 2035 • Burgan Bank reinforces employer-of-choice positioning through structured talent development • The Bank’s flagship Ro’ya leadership program advances high-potential talent across four leadership streams • Strategic partnerships with leading institutions support continuous skills development • Burgan Bank recognized with regional and international awards for talent development excellence • First bank in Kuwait to be cer