Burgan Bank Fuels Women’s Football League

Organized under the supervision of the Women’s Committee of the Kuwait Football Association and in cooperation with Eighty Percent, the sports management company

Burgan Bank concluded its successful sponsorship of the under 18 First Football League for Young Women, organized under the supervision of the Women’s Committee of the Kuwait Football Association and in cooperation with Eighty Percent, the sports management company. This sponsorship comes as part of the Bank’s comprehensive social responsibility program, which focuses on supporting the sports sector to open the way for the younger generation to excel in various sports, and encouraging initiatives aimed at empowering women in various fields.

The closing ceremony was held on the grounds of Abdul Rahman Al-Bakr Stadium in Al-Adailiya, in the presence of Sheikh Ahmed Al-Yousef, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Football Association, Fatema Hayat, member of the Board of Directors and Head of the Women’s Sports Committee, and Kholoud Al-Feeli, Head of the Communications and Public Relations Department at Burgan Bank. The Juventus Academy team was crowned the league champion, followed by the Union of Schools and Higher Education team in the second place, and the Young Women’s Team of El-Ayoun Girls Club ranking in the third position.

Commenting on the First Football League for Young Women, Mrs. Kholoud Al-Feeli, Head of the Communications and Public Relations Department at Burgan Bank, explained that Burgan Bank’s slogan “Driven By You” and the Young Women’s League slogan, “You are the future” align through their goals and their future outlook for the youth who represent Kuwait’s future. She further praised the great efforts by the Women’s Sports Committee of Kuwait Football Association, headed by Mrs. Fatima Hayat, for organizing the first-of-its kind Football League for Young Women in Kuwait.

Al-Feeli also emphasized that active participation in sports is one of the main foundations for a nation’s growth and development, stating “Burgan Bank’s strategy aims to empower the youth, and we are keen to sponsor the Women’s Football League in the coming seasons, and support many other sports to further advance the development of Kuwait’s sports sector.”

On her part, Mrs. Rabea Al-Hajri, Eighty Percent General Manager, commended Burgan Bank for sponsoring the Women’s Football League and supporting the young generation, particularly girls, in developing their sports skills, which will place them on the global map as real contenders within the international sports landscape.

Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is currently the third largest bank by assets in Kuwait. From its earliest days, the Bank has significantly focused on the corporate and financial institution sectors, in addition to diversifying its offering to cater to its growing retail and private banking customer base.

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Burgan Bank has majority-owned subsidiaries, collectively known as the “Burgan Bank Group”,  in the MENAT region. This Group is supported by one of the largest branch networks across the region and includes: Gulf Bank Algeria – AGB (Algeria), Bank of Baghdad – BOB (Iraq & Lebanon), Tunis International Bank – TIB (Tunisia), and the fully owned Burgan Bank Turkey. Furthermore, Burgan Bank has a presence in the UAE through its corporate office, Burgan Financial Services Limited.

The Bank has continuously improved its performance over the years, through an expanded revenue structure, diversified funding sources, and a strong capital base. The adoption of state-of-the-art services and technology has positioned it as a trendsetter in the domestic market and within the MENA region. Moreover, Burgan Bank’s brand has been built on a foundation of real values – trust, commitment, excellence and progression – which serve as a reminder of the high standards to which the Bank always aspires. In fact, the Bank’s core philosophy of ‘Driven by You’ is the foundation on which its products and services are continuously developed.

Burgan Bank is a majority owned subsidiary of KIPCO (Kuwait Projects Company), one of the largest holding companies in the MENA region.