Expanding its network of 30 branches across Kuwait 

Kuwait – 4 August, 2019:   Burgan Bank announced the opening of Al Khiran branch which is located in Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City, under the patronage of Al-Ahmadi Governor, Sheikh Fawaz Al-Khalid Al-Sabah. With Al Khiran being one of the most popular destinations in Kuwait due to its wide range of lifestyle offerings, Burgan Bank ensured the residents within and the surrounding areas received easier access to financial solutions. 

In line with its strategy to expand its range of products and services locally and internationally, Burgan Bank Group currently maintains a strong network of 30 branches across Kuwait and 165 branches across the Middle East and North Africa.

The opening ceremony, held on 1 August 2019, was attended by Al-Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Fawaz     Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Chairman of Burgan Bank, Mr. Majed Essa Al-Ajeel, Chief Executive Officer of Burgan Bank Kuwait, Mr. Raed Al-Haqhaq, Head of Retail Branches Mrs. Elham Al-Saleh, as well as senior managers and officials from Al-Ahmadi Governorate and Burgan Bank.

The new branch is equipped with state of the art technology to meet the needs of its customers from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm.
The Ahmadi Governor, Sheikh Fawaz Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah expressed his delight at the robust economic growth witnessed in Kuwait, enabling a rising lucrative business and investment environment that is a key pillar of Kuwait vision 2035. He noted the importance of the banking sector and its role as the cornerstone for achieving a healthy business climate in the country. 

The efforts and commitment of Burgan Bank to increase its presence to reach a growing client base in all areas of Kuwait were highly acclaimed by Al-Khalid and he commended the bank’s keenness to providing state of the art services. Burgan Bank was applauded for having established a strong network of 30 branches across Kuwait and 165 branches across the Middle East and North Africa. Al-Khalid added that he looks forward to further expansion by Burgan Bank along with other prominent local and international banks and exchange companies in Al-Ahmadi Governorate, which is distinctively known for its rich economic and commercial activities owing to its large population and new development plans set for the future.

The Ahmadi Governor recognized the importance of the ongoing expansion by the financial and banking institutions in the State of Kuwait in general and in Al-Ahmadi Governorate along with its new residential areas in particular like Sabah Al-Ahmad area. On that note, the Governor thanked both the Chairman of the bank, employees and offered his well wishes to the citizens of Al-Ahmadi for their strategic approaches to staying up-to-date with the financial trends globally and their commitment to offering the best customer care services to its clients.

Mr. Majed Essa Al-Ajeel, Chairman of Burgan Bank said: 'Burgan Bank continues its growth trajectory, marking the Fifth branch in Al-Ahmadi Government. Al Khiran branch demonstrates our success in expanding our network to facilitate the financial needs of the growing customer base throughout the country, as well as providing the best level of customer service to all community members. In the framework of the vision «Kuwait 2035», we are always keen to keep abreast of the latest developments in the banking sector and strongly aim to transform Kuwait into a financial and commercial hub. '