Bank collaborates with the Ministry of Education in line with New Kuwait Vision 2035
KUWAIT: Stemming from its firm belief in the importance of education as a core pillar of community building and sustainable development, Burgan Bank, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, organized a special ceremony for honoring the nationwide top-achieving graduates 2025 in Kuwait, in recognition of their academic achievement and outstanding performance in both the science and arts sections and the special education schools affiliated with the ministry.
The ceremony was attended by Maryam Al-Enezi, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Development and Activities at the Ministry of Education; Fadel Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer – Burgan Bank Kuwait; Naqeeb Amin, General Manager – Human Resources and Development for the Group at Burgan Bank; members of the bank’s top management and the graduates’ parents. The event was marked by a joyful atmosphere among the students and their families, in appreciation of the exceptional efforts they made during the 2025 academic year, which culminated in their excellence.
The ceremony began with a welcoming speech by Abdullah, Al-Enezi and Amin, followed by the official honoring of students who received symbolic trophies, and commemorative gifts. The students also contributed a few heartfelt words expressing their ambitions and future plans, amidst the encouragement and joy of the attendees for this achievement and excellence.
Honoring top achievers
In a celebratory ceremony, the bank recognized exceptional students from the science and arts departments, as well as high-achieving children of Burgan Bank employees. This meaningful gesture reflects the bank’s steadfast commitment, as a certified Great Place to Work, to fostering a culture of recognition, inclusion, and appreciation. It also highlights its appreciation for its people and reinforces its aspiration to be an employer of choice—one that celebrates the accomplishments of its extended family and values the contributions of employees in shaping a knowledgeable and empowered generation.
Further underscoring its commitment to its sustainability pillars and its dedication to supporting all youth without exception, the bank honored the top-achieving students from the special education schools affiliated with the education ministry who have overcome personal and academic challenges to achieve excellence.
Additionally, as part of Burgan Bank’s vision and strategy to enhance employee competencies and invest in human capital, a select group of dedicated employees were honored at the ceremony for receiving their master’s degree under the umbrella of the Kafa’a program and bachelor’s degree as part of the Burgan Cares program, in recognition of their dedication to professional development.
On this occasion, Abdullah congratulated the outstanding students on the impressive results they achieved during their academic year, expressing the bank’s pride in this achievement, which stands as the fruit of years of hard work and perseverance to bring honor to Kuwait.
Al-Enezi, expressed the Ministry of Education’s pride in this fruitful cooperation with Burgan Bank, emphasizing that the partnership between the public and private sectors sets an example for serving the community and advancing the education sector. She said: “We thank Burgan Bank for organizing this wonderful ceremony for our top-achieving students in Kuwait. The support of Kuwaiti banking institutions for outstanding students reflects a sense of national responsibility and fosters an environment for excellence and progress. It also serves as a strong incentive for other students to follow in their footsteps. We appreciate this role, which supports and complements our efforts to establish a stimulating and productive educational environment.”
Meanwhile, Amin stated during his speech: “This honoring ceremony comes as an extension of the bank’s unwavering efforts to support education as a fundamental pillar for building prosperous societies,” noting that Burgan Bank, through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability strategy, is committed to launching a wide range of initiatives that aim to enable youth in achieving their ambitions as well as contribute to preparing a distinguished generation capable of leading the future within various fields.
He added: “We also believe that empowering youth energies is a true investment in Kuwait’s future. Through our effective partnerships with the government sector, we strive to support national development objectives and promote a culture of excellence and innovation among students.”
Social responsibility and sustainability
Amin emphasized that this initiative falls within the bank’s social responsibility program and sustainability principles, empowering young national cadres, and supporting the education sector in line with the New Kuwait Vision 2035. He emphasized that top-achieving students are a national asset that must be invested in and provided with all necessary support and attention to prepare a cultured and promising generation for Kuwait’s future.
Throughout the year, the bank welcomes school and university students as part of its professional training programs presented by a select group of the bank’s employees, designed to prepare young talents and help them understand the job market requirements they need to prepare for before graduating, enhancing their chances of employment as fresh graduates, which Amin described as a national and social duty and a true investment in the future generation.
Training top-achievers
As an extension of Burgan Bank’s appreciation for the efforts of outstanding students and its commitment to empowering them with future skills, the bank announced during the ceremony that it will organize an educational workshop dedicated to the honorees in cooperation with Coded Academy. The workshop aims to focus on AI and coding, as well as motivating the younger generation to explore modern educational and technical opportunities that qualify them to enter various industries in the job market, including the banking industry.
The workshop will also include an awareness session about “Let’s Be Aware” (Diraya) campaign to foster a sound banking culture and financial awareness among students, as part of the bank’s commitment to supporting digital education, financial literacy, and developing future skills among Kuwaiti youth.
In conclusion, everyone expressed their pride in the top-achieving students and wished them continued success in their academic and university journeys. Furthermore, Burgan Bank affirmed its ongoing commitment to adopting and supporting initiatives and partnerships that empower students and youth, while also emphasizing its steadfast investment in what contributes to the development of the education sector and the advancement of society in line with Kuwait Vision 2035.
