Gulf Bank Congratulates Student Entrepreneurs in INJAZ-Kuwaits Company Program Competition

As a strategic sponsor of INJAZ-Kuwait and its programs, Gulf Bank was pleased to be part of the INJAZ-Kuwait yearly awards ceremony, where winners of the 2017 'Company Program Competition' were introduced. The occasion was organized by INJAZ-Kuwait and occurred at the JW Marriott Hotel on 11 and 12 May.

The event was held under the Patronage of H.E. Dr. Mohammad Al-Fares, Minister of Education and Minister of Greater Education, and participated in by INJAZ-Kuwait's agents, trainees, volunteers, moms and dads, teachers, enrollers and fans, in addition to reps from the local media. On the first night a supper was held to give thanks to the firms and volunteers involved in the program. Gulf Bank was pleased that it was called as the company with the highest variety of volunteers taking part in the year of INJAZ-Kuwait programs.

The Company Program covers almost four months and is concentrated on aiding students launch entrepreneurial companies. There are 10-30 students each group ranging in age from 15-24. This year 13 student firms were included with a total amount of 150 trainees from personal and public institutions and universities contending for the 2017 'Company of the Year' award. Throughout 12 various sessions students discover skills important for business, consisting of: creative and innovative thinking; business skills; accountancy and money; public speaking and discussion abilities; consultation and negotiation tactics; along with management and teamwork.

INJAZ-Kuwait's panel of judges visited the Student Companies' booths to assess the business suggestions as part of the choice making process in order to select the winners. Each company offered a 15-minute presentation, after which the judges made an unanimous decision on the winners.

Mrs. Salma Al-Hajjaj, General Manager, Human being Resources at Gulf Bank, said: "On part of Gulf Bank, I would like to praise the winners of this year's Company Program. Competitors. Like annually, the trainees that participate are a real reflection of just what our young people have to provide and just what they are capable of when supplied the ideal sort of support and advice. We are very pleased with the principles we saw in this year's competition and we expect seeing even more participations next year".

The 'Student Company of the Year 2017' award went to 'Young Creation' for the Universities classification; and 'Agrivage' for the Senior high school classification. The honors were provided to both winning business by a Gulf Bank rep. Next, the winning companies will be joining the regional competition.

Mrs. Al-Hajjaj continued: "Gulf Bank has actually been a long period of time partner and supporter ofINJAZ Kuwait, and we will certainly continuously invest in the more youthful generations by supporting curricula that concentrate on gearing up young people with the abilities and knowledges that enable their ideas to emerge. We are proud of that Gulf Bank was named the company with the most volunteers participating in the year of INJAZ tasks. I give thanks to our team for their commitment to mentoring the next generation."

INJAZ-Kuwait is a non-profit (NPO), non-governmental organization (NGO) driven by. Kuwait's private sector. Via critical partnerships with Kuwait's business and education fields, and with the aid of qualified and dedicated volunteers, INJAZ provides both Arabic and English language educational programs on business and leadership abilities to develop successful professions.

INJAZ forms part of the global network of Junior Success worldwide. The programs are designed to narrow social injustices, urge social interaction, foster creativity and experience, and create generations of highly proficient individuals. Board members include: Mr. Omar Kutayba Alghanim, Gulf Bank Chairman and CEO of Alghanim. Industries, that is additionally the Chairman of the Board INJAZ-Kuwait, along with Mrs. Salma Al-Hajjaj, General Manager Human being Resources at Gulf Bank, to name a few notable people.

Gulf Bank's corporate social responsibility (CSR) program is committed to instructional initiatives that make a sustainable effect with young people and in the community. To learn a lot more about Gulf Bank's efforts and programs, visit the Bank's multilingual site at www.e-gulfbank.com or see its social media channels.