KIB holds annual Ramadan ghabqa for its employees
Kuwait International Bank (KIB) recently organized its Annual Ramadan ghabqa, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between employees and promote the internal culture of teamwork, which brought together its executive management, members of the Fatwa and Sharia Board, and employees from across the Bank. The evening proved to be fun-filled and enjoyable, featuring an array of crowd-pleasing activities and games, as well as valuable prizes distributed to winners. A number of the Bank’s leadership were also in attendance, including Raed Jawad Bukhamseen, Vice Chairman of the Board.
In the evening’s opening speech, Manager of Corporate Communications, Nawaf Najia, said: “This year’s ghabqa is a particularly special one, and carries great meaning to us all. On the one hand, it continues our tradition of celebrating social occasions that reflect Kuwait’s legacy and cultural heritage, as passed down to us from generation to generation. On the other hand, this year’s ghabqa coincides with us celebrating the milestone of 10 years since our transformation into an Islamic bank.”
Najia further noted that “10 years and you are the heroes of our story” is the theme of KIB’s Ramadan campaign for this year, adding that KIB employees continue to be the true heroes of the Bank’s success story thanks to their hard work and dedication. “This year’s Ramadan campaign showcases KIB’s commitment to the values of generosity and giving, not to mention our dedication to giving back to our community. We are proud to say that this spirit of giving continues to be the driving vision at KIB,” said Najia.
Following that, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at KIB, Mohamed Said ElSaka addressed the audience. Saka spoke of KIB’s efforts since its inception to be a model of leadership and success, as the Bank continues to operate systematically to build a strong, solid banking institution that can withstand the challenging economic climate of the market.
Saka also stressed that KIB’s employees continue to be the heroes driving the Bank’s success story, playing a key role in helping the Bank to get to where it is today. Significant milestones reached during the past year were also highlighted. He further noted that the Bank has reaped numerous successes and achievements over the course of the past decade, and will continue to strive to achieve even greater success in its quest to become the “Islamic Bank of Choice in Kuwait”.
The ghabqa hosted KIB’s annual employee recognition awards, which featured several honors ranging from the “Ambassador Award” honoring employees who have had exceptional contributions towards bolstering the KIB brand, to the “Kuwaiti Graduate Award” honoring exceptionally talented local graduates. At the end of the event, the best performing team in each department was honored with the “Team Award.”
The evening also included fun and exciting activities that kept the spirit of friendly competition alive amongst employees. The event concluded with a number of draws on valuable prizes for attendees, followed by a buffet dinner and the distribution of girgian gifts.