Public Affairs

Inspired by the collective vision of maintaining a robust sustainability program that contributes towards achieving the New Kuwait Vision 2035, the Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) and Gulf Bank have continued their collaborative journey through the flagship annual development program “AJYAL”. The program commenced its 8th edition—a six-month comprehensive learning journey aimed at helping learners develop key banking skills, cultivating high-performance, holistic bankers who are at the focus of the bank’s long-term growth strategy by demonstrating promising potential on both personal and professional levels. The objective of the program is to foster a performance-driven culture, introduce technology solutions to enable a bank-wide digital transformation, and adopt world-class risk management practices (RISK), which in turn, would add value to the bank’s vision.  
 
Commenting on CCE’s efforts in the collaboration, the Center’s director, Ms. Nehal El-Shafei said, “From concept to completion, we are delighted to support Gulf Bank in delivering this innovative program designed with an integrated and interactive approach that provides participants with distinct and all-inclusive skill sets for promising talents. Our programs are mostly delivered at the AUK campus with state-of-art facilities and services. From design to delivery, CCE has been successfully advancing the professional society in Kuwait with great learning opportunities in a stimulating and motivational environment. The graduation of this program marks only the beginning of the journey between CCE and Gulf Bank with more to look forward to in the upcoming months.” 

About CCE 
As a part of the American University of Kuwait (AUK), The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) has been recognized as a successful and leading Professional Development Center in Kuwait. Listed as an approved training center at Civil Service Commission and endorsed by PAAET, CCE has been offering a range of internationally certified professional development programs in Leadership, Management, Business, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Technology, Language, Teacher and Self-Development. The center works with a diverse team of American University professors and certified professional experts at an international standard and develops programs and curriculums which meet training requirements of various audiences. Through the center’s partnership with top-notch universities, institutions, and accreditation bodies such as Cambridge International Examinations, Chartered Institute for Securities, and Investment (CISI-UK), CertNexus, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), British Council and others from across the globe, we continue to deliver relevant, applied training programs, courses, and proctoring services to our many clients in Kuwait. 

About Gulf Bank 
Gulf Bank was established on November 23, 1960, when The Amir of Kuwait, signed Amiri Decree No. (44) recognizing Gulf Bank as a shareholding company. Founded by a group of twelve merchants, Gulf Bank has since grown to become one of the largest financial institutions in Kuwait. 
 
Gulf Bank is one of the leading conventional banks in Kuwait with over KD 6 billion in total assets as of 31 December 2020 and provides a wide range of services including consumer banking, wholesale banking, treasury, and financial services through its large network of over 50 branches and over 300 ATMs. The Bank is currently rated 'A' by four leading international credit rating agencies. 
 
Gulf Bank is also committed to maintaining a robust sustainability program which consists of three pillars: social sustainability, economic sustainability, and environmental sustainability. Every year, Gulf Bank strategically selects sustainability initiatives that help the Bank serve its local communities and demonstrate the Bank’s larger commitment to Kuwait.
  
Gulf Bank’s new strategic plan sits on a strategic foundation which is centered around People, Technology and Risk and targets six strategic pillars with Ambition, People, Ownership and Simplicity sit in the heart of the bank’s core values. The Talent Development team is working to accomplish this goal by supporting the younger high- performing bankers at Gulf Bank.
 
 

Group photo of CCE and Gulf Bank representatives