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 bank’s support of this international day promotes children’s welfare worldwide.

Through its first strategic collaboration and sponsorship with Porsche Club Kuwait, the bank will enable a four day celebration filled with exciting and interactive activities dedicated to bringing happy moments for all children. Scheduled to be held from 21- 24 November 2018 at The Avenues - Phase 4 from 10 am till 10 pm, the theme of the event is to remain active and enjoy every second. Burgan Bank invites its loyal Buba customers and the public to demonstrate their solidarity for the cause by attending the event where in they will also be entertained by the popular Buba mascot and receive many gifts and surprises.

Commenting on the ‘International Children’s Day’ festival, Eng. Zakaria Dashti, President - Porsche Club Kuwait said: “In support of the global event dedicated to children, Porsche club always celebrates the International Children's Day. This year we are honored to collaborate with Burgan Bank as the lead sponsor of the event, carrying out the event at the required level. As an automotive club, we always dedicate this event to spreading traffic awareness in cooperation with the General Department of the Public Relations and Security Media at the Ministry of Interior. '

Participants and visitors during the festival can look forward to an engaging and insightful experience with the police car display, Porsche kids driving school, tire change challenge, simulators racing, coloring corner, paper crafts, race car team car theme design, engineering for fun, building blocks, sporting exercises, archery, sand pit and many more. 

Established on 18th November 2003, Porsche Club Kuwait holds a prominent position as 212th worldwide. It was initiated with an aim to share the passion of Porsche with fellow colleagues and enthusiasts in Kuwait, and more importantly, support CSR movements that benefit the society as a whole.

Burgan bank is driven by the responsibility it shares with likeminded entities such as Porsche, to ensure the wellbeing and progress of its future generations. It is worth mentioning that the bank recently sponsored and participated in one of the largest children’s festivals in Kuwait, the 3rd Kids Festival by Expo Tag, celebrating the Universal Children’s day.

Burgan Bank’s CSR program entitled ‘ENGAGE’ – Together to be the change sheds light on important aspects affecting every segment of the society by promoting social welfare through educational, cultural and health driven initiatives. Burgan Bank’s approach to ‘ENGAGE’ begins with a vital principle that as a leading Kuwaiti financial institution, its conduct and policies should be aligned with the needs and interests of the community.