Cementing its commitment to the nationwide development of Kuwait’s human capital

Kuwait, 8 April 2024: Burgan Bank recently celebrated 37 of its high-potential, aspiring talents who graduated from the second round of the Bank’s flagship talent development program, Ro’ya. The Bank’s management attended the graduation ceremony in recognition of the graduates’ impressive dedication and performance, which they exhibited along the learning tracks of the program. Ro’ya, among several other educational and training programs, comes as part of Burgan’s steadfast strategy for human capital development, which aims to enhance the personal and professional skills of its employees and Kuwaiti caliber in adherence to the Central Bank of Kuwait’s (CBK) mandates.
“On behalf of the Bank’s Executive Management and staff, I congratulate our 37 exceptional graduates on their outstanding performance during the full length of the Ro’ya 2 program,” Mr. Naqeeb Amin, General Manager – Human Resources and Development Group at Burgan Bank, said. “In a market where new technologies are emerging every day and customers’ needs and aspirations are evolving at a phenomenal speed, it is essential for our success that we continue to enhance our training and development programs at an equally fast pace. Every new round of Ro’ya is developed in collaboration with some of the best national and international educational institutions to cater to the market’s and the program attendees’ modern needs.”
“Innovation is an essential tenet of our Burgan philosophy that influences the design and development of everything from products and services to talent development and the overall Burgan culture,” Mr. Bashar Al-Qattan, Senior Manager – Talent Empowerment at Burgan Bank, said. “Today’s graduation ceremony is an excellent example that showcases our dedication to merging innovation with education and development, guaranteeing that our top talents are qualified to respond with proficiency to the market’s arising needs and to lead by example in their disciplines. Among the most prominent topics that dominate talent development and training in the banking industry is the impact of technology on the evolution of financial products and services, which we ensured our Ro’ya 2 graduates are all well-versed in and up to date on.”
Similar to the first round of the program, Burgan Bank developed and delivered Ro’ya 2 in collaboration with a number of top-tier educational institutions including the American University of Kuwait (AUK), Harvard Business School (HBS), London Business School (LBS), and INSEAD, among others. The one-year program, which began in Q4 of 2022 and ended in Q4 of 2023, offered its participants a comprehensive and immersive educational experience that prepares them for bigger responsibilities and leadership roles within Kuwait’s banking industry.
Burgan Bank’s learning and development strategy remains one of the most robust in the market, guaranteeing that every employee is guided along a tailored journey of development throughout their employment periods. In recognition of these efforts and others, Burgan Bank was the first in Kuwait’s banking sector to receive the Great Place to Work® certification. It was also listed as one of the Best Workplaces in Asia™ - a Great Place to Work® Middle East recognition.