Gulf Bank congratulates INJAZ Kuwait and students in Company Program Competition 2016

As a lead supporter of INJAZ Kuwait’s programs, Gulf Bank recently took part in INJAZ Kuwait’s ‘Company Program Competition 2016’, which was held at the JW Marriott Hotel, and was attended by INJAZ Kuwait’s representatives, students, volunteers, CPC judges, parents, teachers, partners, sponsors and supporters, along with representatives from the local media.

The company competition saw students create a business concept and company.  The company marketed a product and had booth to display and answer questions at the competition. There were 10 student companies participating in this year’s company program competition and approximately 120 high school students from private and public schools across Kuwait were involved. Throughout the day, INJAZ Kuwait’s panel of judges visited the Student Companies’ booths to evaluate various elements as part of the decision making process in order to choose a winner.  Following a 15-minute presentation by each individual company, the judges made a unanimous decision on the winners. “Cloudzzz”was announced the 1^st place winner, “Unique Style” was awarded 2^nd place, and “Croot Cute” took third place. “Cloudzzz” will now move onto the regional competition.

Gulf Bank staff from various departments and backgrounds were volunteers during the year, participating and leading training and skills development training. During the ceremony, Gulf Bank was also honoured by INJAZ Kuwait for being a top company providing volunteers.

Mrs. Salma Al-Hajjaj, General Manager, Human Resources at Gulf Bank, who awarded the winning team said; “On behalf of Gulf Bank, I would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s Company Program Competition and the INJAZ Kuwait team on this successful event.  We wish the winning team the best of luck at the regional competition”

“Gulf Bank has been a long time partner and supporter of INJAZ and we will continue our investment in youth educational programs. Gulf Bank employees from various department and backgrounds always volunteer with INJAZ and we were proud to receive an award for top number of volunteers during the event”, added Mrs. Al-Hajjaj.

INJAZ-Kuwait is a non-profit (NPO), non-governmental organization (NGO) driven by Kuwait’s private sector. Through strategic partnerships with Kuwait’s business and education sectors, and with the help of qualified and dedicated volunteers, INJAZ delivers both Arabic and English language educational programs on entrepreneurial and leadership skills to build successful careers. 

INJAZ forms part of the global network of Junior Achievement worldwide. The programs are designed to narrow social inequities, encourage social engagement, foster creativity and experience, and develop generations of highly skilled individuals. Board members include: Mr. Omar Kutayba Alghanim, Gulf Bank Chairman and CEO of Alghanim Industries, who is also the Chairman of INJAZ-Kuwait, along with Mrs. Salma Al-Hajjaj, General Manager Human Resources at Gulf Bank, among other notable individuals.

Gulf Bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program is committed to educational initiatives that make a sustainable impact with youth and in the community. To find out more about Gulf Bank’s initiatives and programs, visit the Bank’s bilingual website at www.e-gulfbank.com or its social media channels.