KFH Participates in IASTE Conference
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) participated in the International Association for the Study of Traditional Environments (IASTE) 2016 conference held at the College of Architecture, Kuwait University under the patronage and presence of the Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Dr Mohammad Al-Fares.
KFH’s participation in the fifteenth Conference of IASTE 2016 themed “Legitimation of Heritage”, stems from its endeavors to maintain the cultural heritage of the country, and comes as part of its social responsibility and efforts to be present at the cultural events and forums that serve in raising the name of Kuwait high on the local and world levels. It is worth noting that the International Association for the Study of Traditional Environments (IASTE) is headquartered at the Universities of California, Berkeley and Portland in the USA. The IASTE holds its conference once every two years. The college of Architecture at the University of Kuwait has been assigned to organize this international event that hosts nearly 200 scholars and scientists.
Shield of Honor was introduced from the University’s officials represented by Dean of College of Architecture Dr Omar Khattab and Dr Mohammed Al-Jassar to Executive Manager Group Public Relations and Media at KFH, Yousef AlRuwaieh in recognition of KFH’s participation in the conference that reflects the bank’s keenness to support the efforts of the educational institutions. They praised KFH’s initiatives and contributions in supporting the activities of Kuwait University which reaffirms its pioneering role in assuming the social responsibility.