Al Ahli Instructs Its Staff on Security and Safety Systems
The National Bank of Kuwait organized a workshop to highlight the safety and security systems implemented at its headquarters and all its branches, in line with global best practices and in accordance with its firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for both its employees and clients.
The workshop, presented by Sheikhah Al-Zamil, Head of the Safety Management Systems Unit at the bank, saw strong attendance from employees across various departments. It aimed to introduce the latest technologies and systems for protecting human and technical infrastructure, as well as procedures for handling early warning systems, automatic fire suppression systems, and safe evacuation protocols during emergencies. The event also reviewed business continuity protocols and other related measures.
The awareness workshop underscores the bank’s investment in the latest global safety systems to build a response-capable framework that ensures the protection of clients’ interests and all stakeholders, while minimizing risks associated with the work environment in compliance with the latest local and international regulatory and supervisory standards.
The event enabled participants to learn about direct communication mechanisms with emergency response teams in the event of an incident, understand emergency plans, and recognize the importance of providing accurate information immediately. Attendees also received training on directly managing injuries that may occur, thereby enhancing employees’ capabilities and improving their response plans.
The bank emphasized that the safety of its human resources is the cornerstone of the success of its operational processes. It noted that updating and developing safety systems is not merely a preventive measure, but an integral part of readiness plans for any emergency, ensuring the uninterrupted provision of banking services at the highest safety levels.
The bank is keen on organizing mock evacuation drills and numerous awareness workshops and lectures to raise the awareness of its staff, ensure their full familiarity with how to operate and interact with its approved advanced safety technologies and systems, and enhance employee preparedness to handle any emergency situations.
The National Bank of Kuwait continues to adopt the latest safety and security systems as part of its role as a leading and responsible banking institution in the local market, relying on best practices across various sectors.
