Kuwait, 07 July 2019: Gulf Bank is proud to introduce Kafa’a, a career development program tailored for people with disabilities, in partnership with the Manpower and Government Restructuring Program (MGRP). In the first move of its kind in Kuwait and as part of the new program, Gulf Bank is also launching a career fair for those with disabilities, scheduled to take place this upcoming Wednesday at the MGRP Building in Reqqai from 8 AM to 4 PM

The Kafa’a program provides people with disabilities with multiple career, training and volunteering opportunities. The program’s mission is to empower those with disabilities to achieve independence by providing them with free choice and equal opportunity. The program’s vision is also in line with the vision of Kuwait 2035, and aims to provide a real-life model for the banking sector and other sectors to implement principles of inclusiveness, diversity and integration and encompass all segments of Kuwaiti society.

The Kafa’a program consists of full-fledged career opportunities for people with disabilities, including more than 50 administrative job opportunities at Gulf Bank. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are included in an effort to suit the lifestyles and needs of potential applicants. Field training programs are also included, in which participants are trained on banking principles for three weeks through four-hour daily workshops, lectures and field assignments. Apprenticeship opportunities are also available for applicants, consisting of year-long training programs that focus on a particular banking field and combine intensive job training with theory-based classes. Accepted applicants to the apprenticeship program can also earn a monthly salary while developing their professional and technical skills and acquiring real-life practical experience. In addition, applicants will be provided with the mentorship they need, working closely with current employees and those with previous experience. Applicants will also be fully briefed on the requirements of the banking market and prepared to take tests, in accordance with international guidelines, that aim to help them develop their personal and practical skills. Mentorship opportunities will also equip applicants with opportunities to work closely with, and be inspired by, the Bank’s current success stories, especially among existing employees with disabilities. The program aims to pair those with disabilities with career opportunities that they can thrive in, helping them achieve their desired goals and overcome obstacles to enable them to excel in the workplace.

Gulf Bank's General Manager of Human Resources, Ms. Salma Al Hajjaj, said: "Gulf Bank has always been a pioneer in supporting young talent, and is eager to be a part of forming a generation of diverse future leaders in Kuwait. We are proud to launch this career fair — the first of its kind in Kuwait — to support job applicants with disabilities, and are looking forward to giving these applicants an opportunity to not only succeed, but excel. We can’t wait to meet with these shining personalities at the fair and to welcome them among their colleagues at Gulf Bank soon."

Gulf Bank is keen on promoting a message of inclusion when it comes to hiring. Today, Gulf Bank proudly employs people with disabilities among various branches, taking into account the unique needs of each individual.

To learn more about Gulf Bank, customers can contact the Customer Contact Center on 1805805. Customers can also log on to www.e-gulfbank.com or contact Gulf Bank through its various social media channels.