The First Banking Ramadan Ghabqa

The Kuwait Banking Association organized the first Ramadan Banking Ghabga for banks members on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the Four Seasons Hotel. A number of KBA Board members, chairmen of the boards of directors of Kuwaiti banks, and a large number of executive banking leaders in local banks participated in the annual Ghabga activities. The celebration of this occasion was aimed at strengthening relations between employees in the banking sector, and enhancing communication, understanding and interaction in a beautiful Ramadan atmosphere. The CEO of the Electronic Banking Services Company (KNET), the CEO of the Credit Information Network Company (CiNET), and the Director General of the Institute of Banking Studies also attended.

In this regard, the Director of Public Relations at the Kuwait Banks Association, Ms. Sheikha Al-Essa, stated that KBA always seeks to organize events that bring together all local banks to consolidate cooperation and support among member banks.

In an atmosphere of friendliness and brotherhood among all those present, Al-Essa thanked the banks participating in the first round of the Kuwait Banking Association’s Ghabqa.

Sheikh Ahmad Duaij Jaber Al Sabah is the Chairman of Commercial Bank of Kuwait since April 1st 2018, after holding the position of Vice Chairman from 4/4/2015 to 31/3/2018 and Board Member from 29/4/2012 to 3/4/2015 In his capacity as Chairman of Commercial Bank of Kuwait , Sheikh Ahmed Duaij Al Sabah has been nominated as Chairman of Kuwait Banking Association . He is also a Board member in Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies. Furthermore, Sheikh Ahmed held the position of Board member in Kuwait Clearing Company representing Commercial Bank of Kuwait from 2018 until 2019. And the Chairman of Al Tijari Financial Brokerage Company from 2014 until 2020. During his tenure with Al Tijari Investment Company (CBK Capital) from 2010 to 2012 Sheikh Ahmed was Project Finance Manager , and Acting Portfolio Manager and Manager Private Equity, prior to that and specifically from 2005 to 2010 he worked with Commercial Bank of Kuwait in the Shareholders Service Unit. Sheikh Ahmed started his career after graduation with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation in the capacity of Corporate Planner. Sheikh Ahmed Duaij Jaber Al Sabah graduated with Master of Business Administration from Maastricht School of Management in March 2008 after obtaining his Bachelor degree in Science with a major in Finance from Bentley College – United States of America in May 2000 .