Burgan Bank the Golden Sponsor for British Academy of Sports & International Arts 2019 Carnival
Burgan Bank, one of the highest contributors to progress in society, recently sponsored British Academy of Sport and International Arts annual Carnival 2019. The latest sponsorship of the open event day reinforces the Banks belief in nurturing sports & art, creativity and developing children’s inherent talents further to build a healthy and thriving community.
Driven to support initiatives that empower every generation through innovative platforms, Burgan Bank encourages the growth of self-expression, discovery and overall well-being at a young age. The 2019 carnival extravaganza which took place at the British Academy campus, included a diverse range of activities that was both engaging and rewarding for the families and their kids ranging from kickboxing, karate, zumba, gymnastics, a magician show followed by stage, game performances and a raffle draw.
The event was open to children and nationalities from all schools in Kuwait provided the opportunity for children and their parents to learn about the different sports and arts courses available while meeting with the professional coaches and teachers. The British Academy of International Arts offers various courses such as musicals, arts and crafts, classical ballet to name a few and organises examinations, summer camps, Oscars, productions, concerts and carnival. And the British Academy of Sport is the only academy in Kuwait which offers courses for more than 11 sports activities for children and adults including swimming, roller-skating, basketball, badminton, football and many more
Burgan Bank's support of this initiative falls under its dynamic full-fledged community program entitled ‘ENGAGE’ – Together to be the change. This program sheds light on important aspects affecting every segment of the society by promoting social welfare through educational, cultural and health driven initiatives. Burgan Bank’s approach to 'ENGAGE' begins with a vital principle that as a leading Kuwaiti financial institution, its conduct and policies should be aligned with the needs and interests of the community.
Background Information
Burgan Bank
Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is the youngest conventional Bank and second largest by assets in Kuwait, with a significant focus on the corporate and financial institutions sectors, as well as having a growing retail, and private bank customer base. Burgan Bank has majority owned subsidiaries in the MENAT region supported by one of the largest regional branch networks. which include Gulf Bank Algeria - AGB (Algeria), Bank of Baghdad - BOB (Iraq & Lebanon),Tunis International Bank – TIB (Tunisia), and fully owned Burgan Bank – Turkey, (collectively known as the “Burgan Bank Group”). Furthermore, Burgan Bank has a present in the UAE through its corporate office (“Burgan Financial Services Limited) which had helped the bank to participate in multiple financing opportunities in the UAE.