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Burgan Bank Organizes a Fun Day for Persons with Special Needs in Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Cen ...

In Cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor Kuwait – April 16, 2019: In cooperation with the Department of Public Events and Media in the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, Burgan Bank organized a fun day for persons with special needs at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center. As part of Burgan ......Read More

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Burgan Bank appoints Mr. Masaud Mahmoud Haji Jawhar Hayat as a Group Chief Executive Officer

Career spans over 44 years of experience in banking and investment Kuwait –13 April 2019: Burgan Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Masaud Mahmoud Haji Jawhar Hayat as a Group Chief Executive Officer after obtaining the approval of the Central Bank of Kuwait and the Board of Directors as of April 11, ......Read More

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Burgan Bank Sponsors Kuwait Banking Association's "Night Run" for the 2nd time in a row

Kuwait – 6 April, 2019: Held under the umbrella of the Kuwait Banking Association, Burgan Bank, one of the leading contributors to sustainability and progress in the Kuwaiti community, is sponsoring the 5 KM “KBA Night Run” for the 2nd time in a row scheduled to take place on April 13, 2019 at 7 pm at Murooj complex. ......Read More

Saturday, April 6, 2019

Burgan Bank Appoints Mr. Hameed Mohammed Ali Abul as Chief Private Banking Officer

Kuwait – April 3, 2019: Burgan Bank has appointed Mr. Hameed Abul as Chief Private Banking Officer after obtaining the approval of the Central Bank of Kuwait as of March 27, 2019. Mr. Hameed Abul is responsible for directing, formulating, overseeing and implementing the overall strategy of the Private Banking Group. He is also ......Read More

Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Burgan Bank Continues to Serve its Customers during “Al Esraa Wal Mearaj” Holiday at the Airport Bra ...

Kuwait - 2 April 2019: Burgan Bank announces that its airport branch will serve its customers and resume the normal working hours during “Al Esraa Wal Mearaj” holiday, on Thursday, 4th of April, 2019. The branch operates 24 hours in an effort to accommodate banking requirements for travelers’ during the public ......Read More

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Burgan Bank Holds Annual General Assembly meeting and 2019 Shafafiyah Forum

Shareholders approve Distribution of 12 fils Cash Dividend and 5% Bonus Shares for 2018 Kuwait – March 30, 2019: Burgan Bank held its Ordinary Annual General Assembly meeting and Al Shafafiyah Investors’ forum yesterday at the KIPCO Tower. The Board of Directors presented the ......Read More

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Burgan Bank Brings its Customers an Offer to Enjoy at ‘Haleeb O Heil' Restaurant

Kuwait – 18 March, 2019: Burgan Bank is inviting its customers to enjoy a 10% discount at one of the most popular restaurants in Kuwait, “Haleeb O Heil”. The latest offer is part of the Bank’s aim to ensure every customer receives the chance to experience a wide range of priveleges. With over ......Read More

Monday, March 18, 2019

Burgan Bank Supports Kuwaiti Project for Special Needs Exhibition for the Second Consecutive Year

Kuwait – 09 March 2019: For the second year in a row, Burgan Bank successfully concluded its sponsorship of the Kuwaiti Project for Special Needs Exhibition that took place on 20 February 2019 under the patronage of Shaikha Sheikha Al Abdullah Al Sabah. Burgan Bank representatives presented how the special needs segment are fully ......Read More

Saturday, March 9, 2019
Burgan Bank's Five Lucky Daily Yawmi Account Draw Winners Take Home KD 10,000

During the National and Liberation celebratory season Kuwait – 28 February 2019 – In conclusion of Burgan Bank’s special festive offer held during Kuwait’s most celebrated month, the Bank announced today the names of the Yawmi daily draw winners who received a cash-prize of KD 10,000 ......Read More

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Burgan Bank Conducts Successful ‘Team-Building Day' for Employees

Applying world-class learning events to foster a positive workplace culture Kuwait – 21 February 2019: Burgan Bank, a leading banking institution and sought-after career destination, recently held a fun-filled day of team-building activities to enhance cross-functional communication and collaboration. The bank’s initiative aimed to ......Read More

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Burgan Bank Launches First-of-its-Kind Interactive Bank Statement in Kuwait

Driven to enhance overall banking experience Kuwait, 19 February 2019: Burgan Bank, one of the most innovative banks in Kuwait, recently launched the first-of-its-kind interactive statement as part of its ongoing digital evolution. Keeping in line with the latest technological applications in banking, the eco-friendly interactive ......Read More

Monday, February 18, 2019

Burgan Bank announces names of the daily lucky winners of Yawmi account draw

Kuwait – February 11, 2019 - Burgan Bank announced today the names of the daily draw winners of its Yawmi account draw, each taking home a cash-prize of KD 5,000. The lucky winners are: SANA AHAMD ABDULHUSSAIN ALBUSTAN ASAM JAFFAR JASEM ABDULRAHIM MAJEDAH IBRAHIM MULLA ABBAS ALBULOUSHI MAHMOUD ......Read More

Monday, February 11, 2019
Burgan Bank Wins Elite J.P. Morgan Quality Recognition Award for 2018

The only Bank in Kuwait to have won the Award for the period from 2001-2018 consecutively Kuwait- 11 February 2019: Burgan Bank recently received the coveted ‘Quality Recognition Award’ for the year 2018 from J.P.Morgan Chase, in recognition of its consistently high quality performance. The award highlights the bank’s advanced ......Read More

Monday, February 11, 2019

Burgan Bank announces the new winner of the Al Thuraya Salary Account Monthly draw

Kuwait – 09 February 2019: Burgan Bank, announced today Mr. AHMED HUSSAIN HASSAN ALI as the lucky winner of the Al Thuraya Salary Account monthly draw. The draw rewards new and existing customers who transfer their salary to Burgan Bank by offering them a chance to win a Nissan Patrol SUV every month. With every KD 10 available ......Read More

Saturday, February 9, 2019

Burgan Bank Concludes its Sponsorship of the Ministry of Electricity and Water Team

Ministry of Electricity and Water Wins Indoor Football Championship! Kuwait – 7 February 2019: Burgan Bank, one of the largest supporters of the sports movements in Kuwait, recently sponsored the Ministry of Electricity and Water team who participated in the 2019 Ministries Indoor Football League that took place at Martyr Fahd Al-Ahmad ......Read More

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Burgan Bank Sponsors Ahmadi Music Group's Biggest Concert in Kuwait's History

Empowering national talent and communities with world-class experiences Kuwait, 05 February 2019: Burgan Bank, a leading contributor to the arts and cultural scene in Kuwait, is sponsoring Kuwait’s biggest orchestra comprising of 130 performers from all over the world. Following the success of the first ever classical music ......Read More

Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Burgan Bank attends the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) Annual Graduation Ceremony which Honors i ...

Kuwait – 5 February 2019: Burgan Bank, a leading career destination, recently celebrated the graduation of its employees during the Annual Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) ceremony that took place at the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Supporting up-to-date professional developmental opportunities to enable its employees to ......Read More

Monday, February 4, 2019

Burgan Bank's Cricket Team Wins Prestigious Kuwait Cricket Bank League Championship Cup Trophy

Winners achieve victory over ten banks and earn leading Run Scorer January 30, 2019 Kuwait: Burgan Bank is pleased to announce its historic victory as Champion of the annual ‘Kuwait Cricket Bank League’ 2019, crediting its talented in-house Cricket team for the outstanding win. In a pulsating finals match, Burgan Bank ......Read More

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Burgan Bank Conducts Emergency Evacuation Drill for Staff

Kuwait – 8 January 2019: As part of its regular in-house safety exercise’s,Burgan Bank recently conducted a surprise emergency evacuation drill for its employees at the Head office. The evacuation, which was attended by members of Kuwait Fire Service Directorate(KFSD), helped to evaluate employee response time as well as ......Read More

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Burgan Bank's airport branch resumes normal working hours during New Year's holiday

Kuwait – 30 December, 2018: Burgan Bank announced today that its airport branch will resume normal working hours during the upcoming New Year holiday, on Tuesday 1st January 2019. The branch will commence operations from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm, in an effort to accommodate banking requirements for travellers’ during the public ......Read More

Sunday, December 30, 2018
Burgan Bank Successfully Issues KWD 100 Million Bonds in the Local Market

Kuwait – 29 December, 2018: Burgan Bank, the second largest local conventional bank by assets size in Kuwait, announced today the successful private placement issuance of KD 100 million bonds in the local market. The bonds have a three-years tenor, and carry a fixed interest rate of 4.125% per annum. This ......Read More

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Burgan Bank Increases Authorized Capital in its 34th Extra-Ordinary General Meeting

Mr. Al-Ajeel: “We are grateful for the continuous support and trust that our shareholders have placed in us” Kuwait, 23 December 2018: Burgan Bank, Kuwait’s second largest conventional bank by assets, raised its authorized capital ceiling after obtaining shareholders’ approval in the 34th Extra-Ordinary ......Read More

Sunday, December 23, 2018

Burgan Bank Employees Attend Exclusive Workshop on Planning for Impact - Frameworks for CSR Initiati ...

Collaborative efforts steered towards enhancing the role and impact of the civil society sector in Kuwait Kuwait – 20 December 2018: Burgan Bank recently participated in a high-impact workshop named "Planning for Impact - Frameworks for CSR Initiatives”. Dedicated to fostering social development and civic ......Read More

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Burgan Bank Employees Successfully Conclude Participation in the ‘Productivity, Engagement & Peak Pe ...

Kuwait, 15 December 2018: Burgan Bank staff recently completed its active participation in the final event of the year by the widely popular educational platform – Knowledge Club on December 11. The bank’s middle and senior level employees learned about leading management practices and cutting-edge research to substantiate ......Read More

Saturday, December 15, 2018
Burgan Bank Appoints Raed Al-Haqhaq as Chief Executive Officer for its Kuwait Operations

Mr. Al-Ajeel: “We are confident that under the leadership of Mr. Al-Haqhaq, the Bank will continue its solid performance.” Kuwait – December 10, 2018: Burgan Bank has announced today the appointment of Mr. Raed Al-Haqhaq as Chief Executive Officer for its operations in Kuwait after obtaining approval from the ......Read More

Monday, December 10, 2018

Jean-Damien Marie appointed as Head of Investments EMEA in Barclays Private Bank & Overseas Services

Kuwait, 26 November 2018: Barclays announces today that Jean-Damien Marie has joined as Head of Investments EMEA in Private Bank & Overseas Services. With over 20 years’ experience in capital markets, asset and wealth management business development and portfolio construction for large asset owners, Jean-Damien ......Read More

Monday, November 26, 2018

Burgan Bank Sponsors ‘Waves of Brazil' for the Second Consecutive Year

Kuwait, 26 November 2018: Burgan Bank, an important supporter of cultural activities in Kuwait, is pleased to announce it sponsored the Brazilian Musical Night ‘Waves of Brazil’ at the Yarmouk Cultural Center for the second year in a row. Held on 18 November 2018 under the patronage of the Brazilian Ambassador to the ......Read More

Monday, November 26, 2018

INJAZ Al-Arab Gears-up for the 12th Annual Young Arab Entrepreneurs Competition to be held in Kuwait

Held Under the Patronage of His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah 25 November 2018: INJAZ Al-Arab – member of Junior Achievement Worldwide – is hosting their 12th Annual Young Arab Entrepreneurs Competition in Kuwait between November 26 and 29, 2018. The competition will see 80 students from 11 countries across MENA compete over 12 award categories before their peers and a panel of high-profile judges. Held under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the event will welcome over 180 attendees from INJAZ teams, volunteers and chaperons. The ......Read More

Sunday, November 25, 2018
Burgan Bank Invites Every Kid to the ‘International Children's Day' Festival' at the Avenues Mall

Kuwait – November 19, 2018: In line with its dynamic full-fledged community program that encourages positive change, Burgan Bank is delighted to announce its support as the lead sponsor of the upcoming ‘International Children’s Day Festival’. As an avid advocate for children's development and wellbeing, the ......Read More

Monday, November 19, 2018

Burgan Bank Celebrates Successful Graduation of Young Bankers

One-month program aims at providing solid practical & theoretical experience Kuwait, October 31, 2018: In keeping with its reputation as a leading banking institution and sought-after career destination, Burgan Bank recently celebrated the graduation of the new batch of 20 trainees from Burgan Bank’s new Burganers ......Read More

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Burgan Bank Offers Exclusive Discount to Youth Customers on Richards Coffee Bar

Kuwait - 30 October 2018: Promising its customers receive advantageous offers from popular outlets in Kuwait, Burgan Bank announced its latest partnership with Richards Coffee Bar that will entitle its Youth customers with an exclusive 15% discount. Youth cardholders can indulge in the genuine and unique taste of coffee beverages ......Read More

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Burgan Bank Announces Another Strong Quarter

Net Income reaching KD71.0 million (USD235 million) in Nine months with 32% growth YoY Operating Income reaching KD206.6 million (USD685 million) in Nine months, 15% growth YoY reflecting Solid Operating Capabilities Kuwait – October 29, 2018: Burgan Bank Group announced today its nine months earnings for the financial ......Read More

Monday, October 29, 2018

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