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Kuwait Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
NBK holds banking awareness session at English Academy
KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait organized a session for the English Academy students to discuss 'Let's Be Aware' campaign to raise awareness about different popular fraud methods as well as ways to avoid them and stay secure online. During this interactive session, NBK's team presented many examples and case studies, and asked the students several questions to test their understanding. Not only did the session aim to raise awareness, but also teach students to be vigilant and one step ahead to protect their personal information. The team also gave a lot of useful advice to the students to help them avoid fraudulent actions. These included refraining from sharing any banking information or sensitive data with any person or entity, and not responding to any alleged bank-related messages or phone calls. NBK officials affirmed that the bank would never ask customers for personal information via e-mail, SMS or phone calls. The team warned students against responding to such messages, because they are fraud attempts aiming to steal banking or sensitive information. Students were reminded by the team of ways to differentiate between real and fake websites. They also advised them not to click on suspicious links whether on fake accounts on social media or e-mails that use famous logos of banks and telecommunication companies for the purpose of stealing personal information. Many other fraudulent methods were also discussed with the students, such as how some fake accounts build trust with targeted victims by giving them fake offers and appealing rewards. The team warned students against falling for such traps. On this occasion, Adnan Al-Tamimi, Digital Communications Specialist at NBK , said: 'We recognize the importance of raising awareness to fight fraud, which is why we are always keen on raising financial awareness and spreading financial knowledge among society members, including school and university students as well as elders. We also strive to come up with new ways that contribute to educating people on how to protect their financial data and accounts.' Al-Tamami added: 'NBK employs all its efforts to communicate with customers through its digital channels that are followed the most among local banks to guarantee that the objectives of 'Let's Be Aware' campaign reach the widest segment of society.' Al-Tamimi emphasized NBK's continued commitment to providing support to significant strategic campaigns that focus on benefiting society and national economy, further noting that the bank's efforts to fight fraud and educate customers is an integral part of its strategy. Introduced by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), in cooperation with Kuwaiti banks and Kuwait Banking Association (KBA), the 'Let's Be Aware' campaign is the largest across the GCC region focusing on raising banking and financial awareness among bank customers. The campaign covers a variety of crucial topics, including anti-fraud tips, raising awareness on high-risk investments, maximizing benefits from banking services, promoting savings and investment culture, as well as other related topics. It is worth mentioning that NBK is a key supporter and partner in all CBK's campaigns and initiatives to increase financial and banking awareness among different sectors. As the leading financial institution in Kuwait, the bank frequently organizes various activities to raise awareness on all topics related to the banking sector.
Kuwait Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
NBK holds a chain of workshops to enhance financial awareness
Workshops in collaboration with 'Lei W Lakom' initiative KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait is committed to enhancing the financial knowledge of all society segments, raising their awareness in the best ways possible to protect their rights, and safeguarding their accounts and banking information. In this light, NBK launched a chain of workshops to be held all year long in collaboration with 'Lei W Lakom' initiative to spread financial knowledge, raise awareness, and provide essential pieces of advice when using digital banking platforms. This initiative comes in line with the bank's support to 'Let's Be Aware', the banking awareness campaign launched by Central Bank of Kuwait in collaboration with local banks and Kuwait Banking Association. On its part, NBK has intensified its efforts to publish awareness content on its social media platforms, in addition to assigning a specific page on its website that includes all guidelines and relevant topics. Moreover, these workshops provide pieces of advice that should be followed to avoid fraudulent actions, such as not clicking on any unknown links whether through e-mails or text messages (SMS) or WhatsApp messages or social media pages that transfer users to fake websites, as scammers design web pages like famous shopping websites, pointing to the necessity of checking URL legitimacy before entering any banking data and information. NBK also called to always check the identity of individuals or companies before disclosing sensitive information or making any transaction that requires personal information, especially with the constantly evolving fraud tactics that scammers follow, like pretending to be friends and family through WhatsApp and e-mails to steal money or pretending to be bank and official institution employees to steal banking information. NBK affirmed that it will never ask customers for personal information via e-mail, SMS or phone calls, warning of responding to such messages representing fraud attempts to steal banking or sensitive information like PINs or Debit Card passwords, unless identified. The bank also advised customers to use trusted applications only when logging in to banking services, in addition to the importance of using official websites and applications when paying bills, like logging in to official services pages through the government app Sahel, and not using Google search tool as it will show multiple pages similar to government official pages, which put users at risk of being scammed upon clicking on unverified bill-payment links. NBK also emphasized the importance of paying attention when paying any bills for any service provider and verifying the website. In the same way, users must verify online shopping websites and make sure they are securely coded using the safe https protocol. In addition, NBK called customers to keep a close eye on bank statements and transaction history, to identify any suspicious or unauthorized activity, as the latter often occur after stealing Credit Cards or personal banking information or hacking smart phones through fake apps, further calling for regularly changing passwords and not using the same one for more than one account. NBK ensures to employ all its massive efforts to communicate with customers through all its digital platforms that are the most followed locally among other banks, to support CBK's endeavors to protect customers and the economy. It is worth mentioning that NBK is a key supporter and partner in all CBK's campaigns and initiatives to increase financial and banking awareness among different society segments. As the leading financial institution in Kuwait, the bank frequently organizes various activities to raise awareness on all topics related to the banking sector, as well as organize training programs for employees to enhance their experience in fraud actions and financial crime protection.
Kuwait Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Burgan Bank participates in GUST Career Fair
KUWAIT: Burgan Bank recently took part in Gulf University for Science and Technology's (GUST) 26th Career Fair alongside some of Kuwait's top employers across various sectors. The Bank's participation comes as part of its dedicated human capital development strategy and its unwavering commitment to investing in Kuwait's national talents. 'We are delighted to renew our participation in GUST's annual career fair, where we were pleased to meet some of the most aspiring and inspiring Kuwaiti talents who, with the right guidance, have great potential for leading successful and impactful careers,' said Abdulwahab Jamal Abdulraheem, Executive Manager – Talent Acquisition at Burgan Bank. 'As Burgan continues to grow in size and aspiration, we remain committed to attracting national calibers who share our dedication to innovation and creativity and who have an aptitude for learning and problem-solving.' Over the event's three-day span, Burgan representatives had the opportunity to engage directly with young talents interested in building a career in the banking and financial sector, whether as interns or employees. Abdulwahab Jamal Abdulraheem Besides introducing the career fair visitors to the Bank's different departments, the representatives also highlighted Burgan's leading learning and talent development program, which caters to employees' varying needs, interests, and learning styles, setting them up for a professional experience of holistic growth. In addition, interested candidates were able to inquire about Burgan's special employee benefits and inclusive work culture. In adherence to its committed support of the 'Let's Be Aware' (Diraya) campaign – launched by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) with the support of local banks – Burgan, represented by its human resources and talent acquisition team, shared vital banking awareness and financial literacy information with the event visitors. This included tips on secure digital banking and means to avoid the risk of fraud and scamming, as well as Burgan services and products tailored to the customers' different needs and aspirations – such as the upgraded Youth account, which caters to the modern lifestyles of young people aged 15-25. It is worth noting that Burgan Bank remains committed to taking part in Kuwait's leading career fairs, such as Watheefti, and the employment events hosted by prominent educational institutions across the country. As a certified Great Place to Work, the Bank also exerts immense effort to invest in Kuwait's most promising talents through its robust talent development program, which includes Entelaqah for fresh hires, Ro'ya for leadership development, and a suite of educational programs tailored to specific departments and employment grades.
Kuwait Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Burgan Bank receives 2 awards: ‘Elite employment and talent development'
In line with its human capital development and sustainable strategy KUWAIT: In a new effort to support the growth and development of Kuwait's national calibers, Burgan Bank participated in the annual Career Fair hosted by the American University of the Middle East (AUM) in search of ambitious individuals seeking to build a career in Kuwait's banking and financial sector. This initiative comes as an extension to Burgan's robust human capital development & sustainability strategy and dedicated contribution to the success of the national goals outlined in Kuwait Vision 2035. 'We were delighted to participate once again in AUM's annual Career Fair, and honored to receive two awards the 'Elite Employment and Talent Development' at AUM Corporate Award 2025,' commented Abdulwahab Jamal Abdulraheem, Executive Manager – Talent Acquisition at Burgan Bank. 'Our commitment to partaking in Kuwait's renowned career fairs goes beyond our need for fresh talent to support Burgan's continued growth. It stems from our robust talent acquisition strategy, which is invested in identifying the market's needs and aspirations for a balanced and fulfilling career and professional experience. Our on-ground presence allows our team to have valuable conversations with some of Kuwait's brightest young minds, which inspire and guide our continuous efforts to expand the professional experience we offer our employees.' Abdulwahab Jamal Abdulraheem This engagement, and the award-winning commitment to excellence it projected, reflects Burgan Bank's broader purpose, as guided by its vision: 'To be the most progressive bank in Kuwait, driven by our employees, customers and community.' Burgan's mission reinforces this direction through its commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences, leading with innovation, being an employer of choice, supporting the community, and driving prosperity for all stakeholders. Underpinning these efforts is considered a sustainable strategic approach to implementing Burgan's core values 'Ownership, Passion, Teamwork & Transparency'. In addition to Empowerment, Agility, and Innovation, which shape its people-first culture and progressive work environment. Throughout the career fair, Burgan representatives were actively engaged with the event's visitors, whereby they discussed the Bank's professional experience at length, beginning with the market-leading employee benefits to the year-long learning and development opportunities, and the overall thriving work culture that defines the Burgan professional experience. In addition, the Bank's representatives seized this opportunity to share vital banking awareness and financial literacy information with the event's visitors, in line with Burgan's continued support of the 'Let's Be Aware' (Diraya) campaign launched by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Kuwait Banking Association (KBA), with the unanimous support of local banks. It is worth noting that Burgan Bank, a certified Great Place to Work, continues to offer one of the best and most dynamic learning and development (L&D) programs in Kuwait's banking sector, with wide opportunities that cater to Burgan Bank's employee needs, interests, and preferred learning styles. This includes the flagship talent development program 'Ro'ya', which invests in the Bank's future leaders, and 'Entelaqah', designed to introduce fresh graduates to the professional banking industry as well as many more initiatives.
Al Bawaba
29-04-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
KIB emphasizes the importance of saving and investing as core elements of a secure banking experience
Kuwait International Bank (KIB) resumes its dedicated efforts at raising the level of financial awareness among its customers within the framework of its support for the financial awareness campaign "Let's Be Aware" (Diraya) and promoting banking culture among members of society. KIB emphasizes the importance of adopting a culture of saving and investing as a solid foundation for a secure and future-oriented banking experience. Additionally, the Bank seeks to educate customers about accessing its innovative products and services and utilizing its advanced digital channels specializing in investment, savings, and money this context, Abdullah Al Khamees, Senior Specialist, Internal Communications – Marketing and Corporate Communication at KIB, said: 'We are pleased to contribute to advancing the essential and important culture of saving and investing in Kuwait, as it represents a safe and sustainable path for future banking experiences. At KIB, we are always committed to enhancing our customers' saving skills, as well as maximizing the benefits of the investment products and tools we offer. This advanced approach reaffirms our commitment to empowering customers to increase their returns and savings rates, achieve their aspirations of educating their children, start personal projects, or enjoy a more comfortable and secure retirement.'He added: "KIB spares no effort in adhering to all the recommendations of the 'Let's Be Aware' campaign. Furthermore, we focus on innovating services and launching products that meet our customers' aspirations and fulfill all their needs regarding saving and investing. Examples include the investment deposit that provides substantial returns over specific periods, the investment fund for joint investments in stocks, Sukuk, and money markets, as well as savings accounts that allow withdrawals and deposits at any time, along with a wide range of other services and products."Among the key advantages available at KIB is the Dirwaza account, one of the latest savings accounts designed for individual customers. It is based on the Wakala principle. This account is the best of its kind, providing the highest returns among investment savings tools, with an expected annual return of up to 2% disbursed on a monthly basis. It is worth noting that KIB diligently strives to provide its customers with a smoother, more efficient, and secure banking experience that aligns with their modern lifestyles and supports its leading role in enriching the banking sector with solutions and products. This is backed up by the Bank's comprehensive strategy which is focused on offering a more advanced and luxurious experience, reflecting its main slogan, 'Bank for Life'.
