Burqan Bank Connects with Ambitious Talent, Highlights Professional Growth and Work Environment
Burqan Bank reaffirms its commitment to attracting and developing national talent during its participation in Kuwait's fifth 'Wazifati' job fair
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
- Amin Naqib: Investing in human capital is a fundamental pillar for building a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable institution.
- Abdulwahab Abdulrahim: We seek individuals with fresh insights and ideas, curiosity, and a desire to learn and grow.
Reaffirming its steadfast commitment to investing in national talents and supporting the development of Kuwait’s workforce, Boubyan Bank concluded its participation in the fifth edition of Wazifati, one of Kuwait’s leading job fairs. This participation provided the Bank with an opportunity to engage directly with ambitious Kuwaiti talents, introduce them to the diverse career opportunities it offers, and highlight its employees, corporate values, and work culture, which continue to contribute to its success.
Boubyan’s participation aligns with its comprehensive strategy for investing in human capital, placing employee development, empowerment, and long-term professional growth at the core of its approach to achieving sustainable success.
During the fair, the Bank’s Human Resources team engaged directly with potential candidates, discussing their career aspirations and introducing them to available career paths across various departments and banking sectors, as well as the learning and development opportunities the Bank provides to its employees.
On this occasion, Amin Naqib, Group Head of Human Resources, stated: “We believe at the Bank that investing in human capital is a fundamental pillar for building a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable institution. Our participation in the Wazifati fair embodies this belief and reflects our ongoing commitment to attracting, developing, and empowering the next generation of Kuwaiti talents. Our priorities extend beyond merely attracting talent; we are also dedicated to providing a work environment where employees feel supported and motivated, equipped with the tools and opportunities necessary to realize their full potential.”
Naqib added: “Our employees are the driving force behind our continuous progress. By fostering a corporate culture based on accountability, transparency, teamwork, and passion, and by investing in continuous learning and professional development, we strive to provide meaningful career paths that contribute to achieving national objectives for human capital development and supporting Kuwait Vision 2035.”
Over the course of the fair, the Bank’s Talent Acquisition team met with numerous candidates from various academic and professional backgrounds. They discussed available career opportunities and identified promising talents for potential recruitment. These meetings offered an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of candidates’ ambitions and capabilities, while showcasing the diversity of career paths available in the banking and financial sectors.
For his part, Abdulwahab Abdulrahim, Executive Director – Talent Acquisition, said: “Job fairs like Wazifati represent an important platform that allows us to engage directly with promising talents and better understand their career aspirations. At Boubyan, we seek individuals who possess fresh insights and ideas, curiosity, and a desire to learn and grow. Equally important, we ensure that candidates understand that joining Boubyan Bank means becoming part of an institution that values their contributions and supports their professional development.”
Abdulrahim added: “This year, we were keen to make the candidate engagement experience more interactive and closer to them. Through initiatives such as Boubyan’s Blue Pages, we provide potential employees with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences, opportunities, and people that shape the Bank’s work culture, helping them envision the possibilities available to build a successful career with us.”
Burqan continues to strengthen its position as one of the preferred employers in Kuwait, through its ongoing investments in attracting talent, professional development, enhancing employee engagement, and providing a state-of-the-art work environment. As the first bank in Kuwait to receive the “Great Place to Work®” certification in 2023, the bank continues its employee-centric approach through initiatives aimed at supporting employees’ professional growth, fostering collaboration among them, and reinforcing their sense of belonging to the organization.
During the exhibition, the Burqan Bank team also highlighted the “Let’s Be Aware” banking awareness campaign, launched by the Central Bank of Kuwait in collaboration with the Kuwait Banks Association and supported by local banks, by sharing with visitors awareness messages on safe banking practices and ways to protect against financial fraud attempts.
These efforts align with the bank’s ongoing commitment to enhancing financial literacy and raising banking awareness among various segments of society.
Adding a creative touch to the bank’s participation this year, Burqan presented a special edition titled “Blue Pages from Burqan,” an innovative publication designed to give exhibition visitors an interactive, up-close look at professional life within the bank.
Inspired by the concept of traditional phone directories, the publication showcases Burqan’s work culture through a collection of employee stories, glimpses into the work environment, career benefits, and other topics that realistically reflect employees’ experiences.
The publication was distributed to visitors through the bank’s booth, serving as an innovative way to introduce potential candidates to Burqan Bank, while also transcending the boundaries of traditional recruitment conversations.
