Kuwait Finance House Honored for Its Active Contribution to the Success of the National Awareness Campaign "A Nation That Protects You"
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) received widespread praise from ministers and senior officials attending the closing ceremony of the national campaign “A Nation That Protects You” (Watan Yahimak), in recognition of its prominent community role and active contributions to the campaign’s success, as part of government efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and mitigate their negative impact on society.
Participants emphasized that KFH exemplifies an outstanding model of effective public-private partnership, consistently taking the initiative to support national projects and initiatives aimed at serving the community across various sectors.
The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, commended KFH’s pioneering community role, noting that the bank’s contributions to various community projects and initiatives are highly appreciated for providing genuine support to societal issues and needs.
Speaking after the closing ceremony of the “Watan Yahimak” campaign, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef stated that KFH’s contribution to the campaign was pivotal and fundamental, significantly aiding in achieving its awareness-raising objectives. He added that the bank has made notable contributions in this field, most notably its support for the Addiction Treatment Center, which plays a key role in treating and rehabilitating recovering addicts and assisting relevant authorities in combating this scourge and limiting its repercussions on society.
The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Health, and the Minister of Social Affairs, Labor, and Social Development, who all praised KFH’s role in supporting community work in general and its participation as a strategic partner in the “Watan Yahimak” campaign in particular. The ministers expressed their appreciation for the bank’s support of numerous government projects and initiatives aimed at serving the community across diverse fields, affirming that its institutional approach to community engagement serves as a benchmark for the Kuwaiti private sector.
On his part, Hisham Al-Turkiet, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Technology and Operations at KFH Group, stated that the bank’s participation as a strategic partner in the “Watan Yahimak” campaign is an extension of its pioneering community role and its commitment to supporting national and awareness-raising initiatives that benefit Kuwaiti society. He explained that the campaign presented a successful model of institutional integration and cooperation between the public and private sectors, ultimately serving the community.
Al-Turkiet extended his gratitude and appreciation to all entities, institutions, and individuals who contributed to the campaign’s success, commending the efforts of the Ministry of Interior and its pivotal role in the campaign. He also expressed his appreciation to the participating ministries and agencies, whose collaboration helped achieve the campaign’s objectives and convey its awareness-raising and national messages.
For his part, Yusuf Abdullah Al-Ruwaih, Head of Public Relations and Media at KFH Group, affirmed that the bank continues to support national and awareness-raising initiatives that serve the community and promote its development across various fields, in line with its institutional mission, entrenched values, and leading position in corporate social responsibility. He emphasized that KFH’s participation in the “Watan Yahimak” campaign stems from the bank’s belief that the role of national institutions extends beyond their core business activities to include active support for initiatives and projects that benefit society and enhance quality of life.
He noted that corporate social responsibility at KFH represents a sustainable commitment and an effective partnership with state institutions, underscoring the bank’s dedication to supporting national and awareness-raising initiatives that reflect its approach to social responsibility, by directing contributions toward societal priorities and enhancing the sustainable impact of institutional partnerships.
Strategic Contributions Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has a distinguished record of supporting national and community initiatives, with its most notable contributions including: the establishment of the Addiction Treatment Hospital and the opening of its tenth wing, at a total cost of KD 4.5 million; a contribution of KD 15 million to build and equip the Heart Diseases and Research Center at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital; a contribution of KD 8 million to reconstruct the area damaged by the fire at Al-Mubarakiya Market; a contribution of KD 20 million to establish 15 ambulance centers in support of the healthcare system; the launch of a strategic initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, to settle the debts of indebted individuals, with the bank contributing more than KD 61 million since 2019; a contribution of KD 10 million to the fund supporting government efforts to confront the coronavirus pandemic, in addition to a separate independent contribution; a contribution of USD 13 million to support the Kuwait Emergency Response Fund; and a contribution of USD 6 million to repair damaged power stations.
