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Kuwait, 6 June 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the appointment of Abdullah Al-Asousi as General Manager of Financial Control and Planning, in a move that reflects the Bank’s continuous commitment to developing national talent as a key pillar of its sustainable growth and empowering them to advance into leadership positions. This appointment marks a key milestone in Al-Asousi’s distinguished career at the Bank since joining in 2015, during which he had held several leadership roles within the Financial Control and Planning Department before reaching his current position. During that time, he contributed to develo

Kuwait City – 16 May 2026 — At a time when Kuwaiti women are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping the nation’s economic and social landscape, Ooredoo Kuwait has reaffirmed its position as one of the country’s leading corporate advocates for female empowerment, marking Kuwaiti Women’s Day with a renewed commitment to diversity, inclusion and leadership development. The leading telecom company and digital enabler confirmed that women now represent 28.5% of its workforce, with a growing presence across senior management and strategic leadership positions; reflecting the company’s long-term commitme

Kuwait, 6 May 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the appointment of Abdulrahman Alsaddah as General Manager of Risk Management, in a move that reflects the Bank’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its capabilities and supporting national talent to assume leadership positions. Alsaddah brings over 23 years of experience in the banking sector, including around 15 years in corporate banking, equipping him with strong expertise in risk management and business development. Prior to joining KIB, Alsaddah served as Chief Risk Officer at Gulf Bank since January 2025, after holding the role in an acting capacity for two years. H

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