As part of its continuous efforts to empower the youth

Salma Al-Hajjaj: We are keen to support talents and the youth, and this contributed to having their numbers exceed 37% out of the total number of employees in 2022

As part of its continuous efforts to empower the youth, and to establish its position as a preferred destination in the Kuwaiti financial sector, Gulf Bank participated as a diamond sponsor at the 24th Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) career fair, which was held over 3 days.

Throughout the career fair, Gulf Bank representatives shed light on the nature of the workplace at the Bank – by providing detailed explanations on the work structure and job opportunities available for recent graduates; in addition to conducting personal interviews for applicants.

As part of its continuous efforts to establish the principles of environmental sustainability in the society, the Bank's representatives distributed a quantity of reusable bags – aiming to encourage students to reduce the use of plastic bags, and number of small trees were also distributed as gifts.

On this occasion, the General Manager of Human Resources Department at Gulf Bank, Salma Al-Hajjaj said: “We are keen to annually participate in the Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) career fair, as part of our continuous efforts to support Kuwait’s youth and talents.”

Al-Hajjaj mentioned that Gulf Bank is keen to attract young talents from various fields, as part of its efforts to consolidate its position as the bank of the future, and to align with its strategy for the year 2025. She indicated that the younger generation is capable of keeping pace with the language of the times, including the latest innovations and rapid technological developments in the banking sector; both locally and globally.

Al-Hajjaj also affirmed the Bank's eagerness to support Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” – which targets private sector employment, and the development of Kuwait’s youth. She noted that the Bank aims to encourage the growth and development of the youth, and this contributed to having their numbers exceed 37% out of the total number of employees in 2022.

She continued: “We are proud that Gulf Bank is one of the leading banks that invests generously in human capital to enhance the competencies of its employees, as they are the main focus to achieve our strategic objectives. We will continue to provide them with the latest expertise and skills required to keep pace with the major banking developments that the banking industry is going through.”

Gulf Bank's vision is to be the leading Kuwaiti Bank of the Future. The Bank is constantly engaging and empowering its employees as part of an inclusive and diversified workplace in recognition of every employee’s role in delivering customer excellence and serving the community at large. With its extensive network of branches and innovative digital services, Gulf Bank is able to give its customers the choice of how and where to conduct their banking transactions, all while ensuring a simple and seamless banking experience.

Gulf Bank is committed to maintaining robust developments in sustainability at environmental, social and governance levels through diverse sustainability initiatives, strategically selected to benefit the Bank both internally and externally. Gulf Bank supports Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” and works with various parties to achieve it.