KIB’s Al-Suwaidan awarded by GEC Media Group
Bank exec honored with Cyber Sentinels’ CISO Award 2018
Basil Al-Suwaidan receiving the prestigious GEC Media Group Award.
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 26: KIB’s Executive Manager – Head of Information Security, Basil Al-Suwaidan, recently received the “Cyber Sentinels’ CISO Award 2018” from GEC Media Group; a leading media house specializing in IT & Cyber Security publications, events marketing and communications services. Held in Dubai, the awards ceremony was attended by a number of notable figures and representatives of leading institutions across the region.
The GEC Media Group awards ceremony is a prestigious event sparking the interest of many, as it serves as a pivotal benchmark for outstanding performance in the Information and communication technology sector across the MENA region. Those who compete for the much sought-after award are subject to stringent standards, thereby ensuring they have the necessary experience in innovation and have completed successful initiatives.
Al-Suwaidan was selected as a recipient of this award as a result of the successful implementation of imperative cyber security projects. He was recognized for the quality and durability of policies and systems in place at KIB, as well as the adherence to new standards and the noteworthy efforts made in information security.
On this occasion, Al-Suwaidan expressed his delight at receiving this prestigious award. He also lauded KIB’s outstanding efforts in continuously developing and maintaining its policies to ensure the utmost privacy and confidentiality in all its banking processes, as well as to ensure safety and security of the Bank’s alternate banking channels. He also noted that this award reflects KIB’s unwavering commitment to implementing the best banking solutions in line with the best international standards in information security. By doing so, the Bank aims at safeguarding customer data to provide secure banking services that always meet customers’ expectations. On her part, Editor of Enterprise Channel MEA magazine, Anushree Dixit, said: “The Editorial team and judging panel responsible for the award focused primarily on projects carried out by those who received the award the previous year. Al-Suwaidan was chosen after his success in implementing an imperative cyber security project. Our research team also noted that Al-Suwaidan has been able to successfully develop and implement a unified information security management framework at KIB.”
It is worth noting that GEC Media Group is a leading media house company across the MENA region. Based in Dubai, the company specializes in the IT & Cyber Security publications, events marketing, and communications services. Additionally, GEC Media Group publishes the Enterprise Channels MEA magazine & Cyber Sentinels Magazine, covering the best the industry has to offer across the region. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 26: Salhia Real Estate Company K.S.C has announced that its subsidiary, Assima Real Estate Company, has signed new partnership contracts for Assima project across several categories, including the leading entertainment brand ‘Sky Zone’ by Tamdeen Entertainment, and multibrands owner Alghanim Industries.
The signing ceremony took place at Salhia Headquarters at Salhia Complex, in the presence of Ghazi Fahad AlNafisi, Chairman of Salhia Real Estate Company K.S.C; Ahmad Dakhil Al Osaimi, the Chairman of Tamdeen Entertainment & Leisure (a subsidiary of Tamdeen Group), and Omar Qutaiba Al Ghanim, the Chief Executive Officer of Alghanim Industries.
As a result of the newly-signed contracts, more than 56% of the total leasable space within the 40,000 sqm Assima project has now been leased, prior to the completion of the project. This sets Assima on track to deliver upon the vision of delivering the best shopping and entertainment experience.
AlNafisi said: “We are pleased to partner with Tamdeen Entertainment to offer a unique entertainment experience in Assima Mall, through building Sky Zone in the Trampoline city, the ideal family destination for entertainment, which will combine sports and entertainment into an experience suitable for everyone.”
American brand, Sky Zone, was founded in 2004. It is positioned as number one among trampoline parks in terms of safety and number of visitors. It has more than 200 branches around the world and is distinguished with its human resources and qualified mentors to secure the highest safety standards. Sky Zone at Assima Mall is the second branch that Tamdeen Entertainment is launching in Kuwait, after opening the first branch last year at Al Rai. Due to increasing demand, Assima Real Estate Company, a subsidiary of Salhia Real Estate, will host the second branch of
Ghazi Fahad AlNafisi, Chairman of Salhia Real Estate Co and Ahmad
Dakhil Al Osaimi, the Chairman of Tamdeen Entertainment & Leisure. Ghazi Fahad AlNafisi with Omar Qutaiba Al Ghanim, the Chief Executive
Officer of Alghanim Industries.
a total area of 2450 sqm. It will include the successful experience of the first branch, such as Dodge Ball and Sky Hopes, in addition to new experiences such as Sky Ninja, a hiking wall with Augmented Reality.
AlNafisi added, “We are pleased to sign a contract with Alghanim Industries, one of the biggest private sector companies in the region. Alghanim will offer the tenants and visitors of the project many brands, products and services, distributed among five different locations in the project with a total area of 1,528 sqm, including cafes and restaurants.”
Assima Real Estate has previously signed deals for leasing commercial spaces with reputable local and international businesses.