KUWAIT: In alignment with its commitment to fostering community sustainability principles, and in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness and Mental Health Month, Gulf Bank has initiated its yearly campaign in October, dedicated to promoting women’s health and safety.

The bank extended its support by offering complimentary health check-ups to its female employees, including preliminary examinations to stress the importance of early detection over a three-day period. Further examinations, including mammograms, were conducted if recommended.

Additionally, the bank organized a workshop on women’s empowerment and self-defense, held in collaboration with the UFC Gym Kuwait. This event included discussions highlighting the significance of early screening and breast cancer awareness, conducted in partnership with DISC Kuwait.

Gulf Bank’s Human Resources facilitated a panel discussion featuring Dr Mohammed Al-Suwaidan, Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist from Mindwell Center Kuwait, shedding light on the importance of mental health amidst life pressures and strategies to navigate them effectively for positive professional outcomes.

Moreover, as part of the WOW initiative, and in collaboration with the non-profit Safira Organization, the bank designed various workshops, aimed at empowering women in their professional lives. These workshops covered essential topics such as goal setting, critical thinking, seizing opportunities, and achieving work-life balance. Experienced experts such as Dr Reem Al-Baghli, Engineer Maha Al-Baghli, Dr Bodour Al-Sumait, and trainer Ahmed Al-Najjar conducted these sessions.

Salma Al-Hajjaj, the General Manager of the Human Resources Department at Gulf Bank, emphasized the bank’s dedication to participating actively in such initiatives and events annually. She stressed the importance of raising health awareness, encouraging regular health check-ups for early disease detection, and reducing mortality rates.

These initiatives are part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the foundation of its workforce, addressing various societal concerns, particularly those impacting women. It’s important to highlight that these initiatives align with global campaigns in October, dedicated to increasing awareness about breast cancer. This disease continues to be the most common cancer among women worldwide, emphasizing the crucial role early detection plays in facilitating prompt recovery.

Gulf Bank’s vision is to be the leading Kuwaiti bank of the future. The bank is constantly engaging and empowering its employees as part of an inclusive and diversified workplace in recognition of every employee’s role in delivering customer excellence and serving the community at large. With its extensive network of branches and innovative digital services, Gulf Bank is able to give its customers the choice of how and where to conduct their banking transactions, all while ensuring a simple and seamless banking experience.

Gulf Bank is committed to maintaining robust developments in sustainability at environmental, social and governance levels through diverse sustainability initiatives, strategically selected to benefit the Bank both internally and externally. Gulf Bank supports Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” and works with various parties to achieve it.