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Kuwait Times
11-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Burgan Bank celebrates 35 aspiring talents for graduating from flagship program ‘Ro'ya'
In line with Bank's robust human capital development strategy and commitment to ESG KUWAIT: Reaffirming the Bank's steadfast commitment to investing in its human capital, Burgan Bank recently celebrated 35 employees from across all departments who completed multiple modules of its flagship Ro'ya program. Featuring a curated curriculum designed to propel employees' careers forward and prepare them for more advanced leadership positions, the program has become a central component of the Bank's overarching talent development strategy, which remains at the core of its vision and its commitment to adhere to the highest standards of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. The graduation ceremony was attended by several members of Burgan's senior management team as well as HR leaders, who continue to champion the bank's people-first approach. Commenting on the graduates' commendable success, Bashar Al-Qattan, Executive Manager – Learning and Talent Development at Burgan Bank, said: 'On behalf of Burgan's management, I would like to express my sincere admiration for our exceptional talents for the hard work and dedication they exhibited throughout their Ro'ya journeys and extend my heartfelt congratulations to all graduates for their achievements. The success we have achieved so far and the future growth we aspire to unlock rely greatly on our talents' devotion, aptitude for innovation and drive for knowledge. This is why we persist in identifying and recruiting Kuwait's most promising talents who share our pursuit of excellence and seek to enrich their professional journeys with yearlong learning and talent development opportunities that catalyze their holistic growth as individuals, employees, and future leaders.' Bashar Al-Qattan The flagship talent development program has undergone several enhancements since launching in 2020, culminating in its modern structure that features four streams: Future Leaders, Rising Leaders, Transformational Leaders, and Visionary Leaders – each tailored to align with talents' length of experience, needs and aspirations. In its latest edition, the 35 distinguished talents were enrolled either in the one-month Future Leaders program for fresh graduates, the six-month Rising Leaders program for employees with up to four years of experience, or the six-month Transformational Leaders modular program for managers and senior managers with up to 10 years of experience. As part of its ongoing efforts to elevate the Bank's flagship program, the learning and talent development team announced the introduction of the Ro'ya Mentorship Module for Visionary Leaders in the third quarter of 2024, designed to prepare emerging senior leaders on the personal and professional fronts under the mentorship of Burgan's senior executives. In line with its commitment to being an employer of choice and placing its employees on a steady trajectory for personal and professional growth, Burgan Bank – certified as a Great Place to Work – earned two consecutive Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Awards of Excellence, along with the GCC Excellence Award in Recruitment and Development of Nationals from the Council of Ministers of Labor and Social Affairs in the GCC States Executive Bureau.
Al Bawaba
04-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Burgan Bank Celebrates 15 Employees' Graduation from KIBS Certification Programs
As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and advancing Kuwait's professional caliber, Burgan Bank recently celebrated 15 of its most aspiring employees for completing the Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies' (KIBS) certification programs. The graduation ceremony, held at the Regency Hotel, was attended by Burgan Bank and KIBS management, confirming their commitment to their longstanding partnership, which continues to prepare the best national talents for competing and leading in the Kuwaiti banking sector – in line with the New Kuwait Vision 2035 and the highest standards of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in the global banking industry. 'We are proud to celebrate our graduates' achievements, whose dedication and hard work exemplify Burgan Bank's commitment to professional excellence,' commented Mr. Bashar Al-Qattan, Executive Manager – Learning and Talent Development at Burgan Bank. 'As a primary pillar of our institutional success and a driving force behind our steady progress, our employees' continuous development remains central to our sustainable growth and development strategy. Through our valuable partnerships with leading educational institutions, such as KIBS, we aim to reinforce our employees' individual capabilities as well as fortify Burgan's business future, guaranteeing our institutional readiness to meet the industry's evolving demands with knowledge, skill, and leadership.' The 15 graduates completed different specialized certification programs, depending on their fields of experience and chosen professional tracks, including Credit Management, Advanced Credit Management, Risk Management, Assistant Bank Branch Management, and Bank Wealth Management. It is worth noting that, as a certified Great Place to Work® and a recipient of the esteemed Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Gold Award of Excellence, Burgan Bank continues to deliver one of the most robust learning and development programs, which caters to employees' varied interests, needs, and learning preferences, offering them multiple opportunities throughout the year. Some of the Bank's most notable programs include Entelaqah, designed for new hires and fresh graduates; Ro'ya, which fast-tracks the growth of Burgan's future leaders; and Burgan Cares, which paves the path for the Bank's employees to resume their academic endeavors in pursuit of earning their bachelor's or MBA degrees.
Kuwait Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Burgan Bank celebrates graduation of its 15 employees from KIBS certification programs
In line with Bank's dedicated human capital development strategy and best ESG practices KUWAIT: As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and advancing Kuwait's professional caliber, Burgan Bank recently celebrated 15 of its most aspiring employees for completing the Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies' (KIBS) certification programs. The graduation ceremony, held at the Regency Hotel, was attended by Burgan Bank and KIBS management, confirming their commitment to their longstanding partnership, which continues to prepare the best national talents for competing and leading in the Kuwaiti banking sector – in line with the New Kuwait Vision 2035 and the highest standards of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in the global banking industry. 'We are proud to celebrate our graduates' achievements, whose dedication and hard work exemplify Burgan Bank's commitment to professional excellence,' commented Bashar Al-Qattan, Executive Manager – Learning and Talent Development at Burgan Bank. 'As a primary pillar of our institutional success and a driving force behind our steady progress, our employees' continuous development remains central to our sustainable growth and development strategy. Through our valuable partnerships with leading educational institutions, such as KIBS, we aim to reinforce our employees' individual capabilities as well as fortify Burgan's business future, guaranteeing our institutional readiness to meet the industry's evolving demands with knowledge, skill and leadership.' The 15 graduates completed different specialized certification programs, depending on their fields of experience and chosen professional tracks, including Credit Management, Advanced Credit Management, Risk Management, Assistant Bank Branch Management and Bank Wealth Management. It is worth noting that, as a certified Great Place to Work and a recipient of the esteemed Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Gold Award of Excellence, Burgan Bank continues to deliver one of the most robust learning and development programs, which caters to employees' varied interests, needs, and learning preferences, offering them multiple opportunities throughout the year. Some of the Bank's most notable programs include Entelaqah, designed for new hires and fresh graduates; Ro'ya, which fast-tracks the growth of Burgan's future leaders; and Burgan Cares, which paves the path for the Bank's employees to resume their academic endeavors in pursuit of earning their bachelor's or MBA degrees.
