Burgan Bank Concludes Its Platinum Sponsorship in the Fourth Watheefti National Career Fair
- mesharialduhaim2
- Oct 18
- 2 min read
line with its dedicated strategy for investing in Kuwait’s national talents and furthering its ESG efforts
Burgan Bank, as a platinum sponsor, participated in the fourth edition of Watheefti, Kuwait’s largest national career fair, alongside 120 top employers, engaging over 40,000 candidates. The event, held at The Arena under the patronage of HE Mr. Abdulrahman Badah Al-Mutairi, featured more than 14 sectors, making it a vibrant talent-oriented conference.
Mr. Naqeeb Amin, General Manager – Human Resources and Development, highlighted the Bank's commitment to developing national talent in line with Kuwait Vision 2035 and maintaining high ESG standards. Burgan Bank's participation allowed it to connect with young professionals whose ambitions align with its strategy for innovation-led growth.
During the fair, Burgan Bank offered instant job opportunities to high-potential participants and shortlisted candidates for further interviews, showcasing its belief in young Kuwaiti talent. Mr. Abdulwahab Jamal Abdulraheem, Executive Manager – Talent Acquisition, emphasized the importance of career fairs in Burgan's talent strategy, focusing on digital transformation and new financial technologies.
Burgan Bank values its participation in events like Watheefti for engaging with Kuwaiti talent and introducing its progressive work environment. The Bank also promoted financial literacy as part of the “Let’s Be Aware” (Diraya) campaign, led by the Central Bank of Kuwait and the Kuwait Banking Association.
As a certified Great Place to Work®, Burgan Bank employs data-driven, AI-supported technologies in its talent strategies, earning multiple accolades, including three Brandon Hall Group HCM Awards of Excellence and the GCC Excellence Award in Recruitment and Development of Nationals.
