Kuwait, 14 April 2023:  In adherence to the highest standards for safety and security in the workplace, as well as its civil responsibility, Burgan Bank organized an honorary ceremony to pay tribute to six Kuwait Fire Force officers in gratitude for their efforts in directing a successful fire drill.

The ceremony was hosted at the Bank’s headquarters and was attended by top management, represented by Mr. Masoud M.J Hayat, Vice Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer at Burgan Bank, Mr. Fadel Mahmoud Abdullah, Acting Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer and CEO - Kuwait and Chief Corporate Banking Officer, Eng. Saud Al-Hadbah, Head of General Services Administration – Assistant General Manager and Mr. Abdulla Al-Osta, Board Secretary and Corporate Governance Officer. The audience also included a number of staff members and leaders. All six officers – Brigadier Fahad Al-Ajmi, Brigadier Abdullah Al-Ansari, Brigadier Ahmad Al-Rashidi, Colonel Mohammed Al-Kandari, Colonel Ahmad Al-Majadi and Colonel Mohammad Al-Ali – received honorary awards for their efforts and valuable input as a tribute of appreciation and gratitude from Burgan Bank. 

As part of the mock evacuation, the officers led a training session on emergency response and relevant precautionary measures for the Bank’s security and safety staff as well as those responsible for quick intervention in cases of emergency. The drill also contributed to accurately evaluating the staff’s emergency response time, in addition to pinpointing potential challenges and areas of development on the Bank’s emergency and crisis management front.

Commenting on the fire drill and the officers’ contribution, Eng. Saud Abdulaziz Al-Hadbah, Assistant General Manager of General Services at Burgan Bank said: “On behalf of Burgan’s management team , I would like to thank the dedicated officers for the professionally planned and led drill, as well as our staff for following the highest standards of safety, guaranteeing a safer work environment for all.”

Al-Hadbah further extended his gratitude to the Kuwait Fire Force, stating: “We greatly value Kuwait Fire Force’s efforts in enabling us to maintain utmost safety for our staff and customers through the recurring training sessions and fire drills that they continue to offer. We thank the six supervising officers who led this vital fire drill for their flawless planning and management, which were a cornerstone of the initiative’s success.”
Adding: “This precautionary training wouldn’t have met its desired results had it not been for the staff’s dedication and quick response to the mock emergency evacuation, confirming the Bank-wide commitment to safety and security – a collective goal that can only be achieved through collaboration and shared belief in its vital importance.”

It serves to note that Burgan Bank was listed among Kuwait’s top 20 workplaces in 2023, while its work environment was recognized as the best in the market, all thanks to the Bank’s dedication to prioritizing its staff’s safety and security – among other efforts. This initiative stands witness to Burgan’s unwavering commitment to enhancing its efficiency in responding to emergencies through continued collaborations with the different government authorities.