1. KIPCOLifeThe magazine of the Kuwait Projects Company (Holding)
Issue52:January2016
KIPCO Tmkeen Award.. a partnership to support
young entrepreneurs

3. Contents
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2 TAKAUD signs MoU with Warba Insurance
6 AUK holds 12th annual convocation ceremony
8 KIPCO hosts annual media dinner
11 KIPCO Group executives meet The Protégés
22 KIPCO supports the 32nd NUKS-USA Conference
27 Interview with Chairman of United Networks
33 KIPCO Tmkeen Award for young entrepreneurs
39 OSN unveils exclusive line-up for 2016
KIPCOLifeThe magazine of the Kuwait Projects Company (Holding)
Issue52:January2016
KIPCO Tmkeen Award.. a partnership to support
young entrepreneurs

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Mr Masaud Hayat
KIPCO’s net profit rises 17% for Q3 2015
TAKAUD signs MoU with Warba Insurance
KIPCO posted a net profit of KD 37.2
million (US$ 123.1 million) for the first
nine months of 2015, an increase of
17% on the KD 31.82 million (US$
105.3 million) reported for the same
period of 2014.
KIPCO’s net profit for the three months
3% to KD 451.7 million (US$ 1.49
billion) compared to KD 438.3 million
(US$ 1.45 billion) reported for the first
nine months of last year.
KIPCO’s consolidated assets increased
in the first nine months of 2015 to KD
9.5 billion (US$ 31.4 billion) from KD
9.3 billion (US$ 30.8 billion) at year-
end 2014.
KIPCO’s CEO - Banking, Mr Masaud
Hayat said, “The results of the first
nine months of the year reflect the
level of delivery we expected from
our core businesses. The performance
of our companies is in line with the
expectations we announced to our
shareholders during our Shafafiyah
Investors’ Forum in March. Despite
the difficult economic conditions in
some of the countries in which we
operate, the results we have achieved
remain on the course of our objective
to double our 2014 profit by 2018.”
TAKAUD signed an MoU with the Kuwait-
based Warba Insurance, whereby the
insurance company will be utilizing
TAKAUD’s back-office investment
solutions to expand the attractiveness of
its wide range of life insurance offerings
to clients.
The MoU was signed by TAKAUD’s
Vice Chairman, Mr Mazen Hawwa, and
Warba’s CEO, Mr Anwar Al Sabej.
Commenting on the signed deal, Mr
Hawwa said, “This partnership with
TAKAUD will offer Warba’s clients a new
experience of sophisticated, managed
investment products that are positioned
to create more value by way of access
to TAKAUD’s expertly chosen and
managed selection of mutual funds and
investment strategies.”
ended September 30, 2015, came to
KD 11.8 million (US$ 39.1 million), an
increase of 17% on the KD 10.1 million
(US$ 33.4 million) reported for the
same period last year.
The company’s total revenue for the
first nine months of 2015 increased by
Mr Anwar Al Sabej (left) with Mr Mazen Hawwa at the signing ceremony
KIPCO NEWS

5. 3
KIPCO NEWS
Gulfsat invested in the new satellite E8WB which was
launched in August from French Guinea in South America
by the Alien Space Company.
Gulfsat Chairman and CEO, Mr Mohammed Al Hajj said,
“The preparations for this project started in 2012. This
satellite is better than earlier ones and has an approximate
life of 20 years broadcasting on orbit 7/8 west. The
satellite can host up to 1,200 TV channels with over 250
million viewers in 52 million homes. It also provides many
other services other than from TV. It also considered one
of the safest satellites and is used by many embassies and
governmental institutes use the satellite too.”
Gulfsat invests in a new
satellite
As part of QPIC’s initiatives to support the development of
the local industrial sector, the company sponsored the Kuwait
Industrial Union Expo 2015. The event was recently held
under the patronage of HH the Amir, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad
Al Jaber Al Sabah, who was represented by Kuwait’s Prime
Minister, HH Sheikh Jaber Al Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah.
QPIC Vice Chairman and CEO, Mr Sadoun Ali said, “It is
important to participate in such events to gain valuable insight
on developing the local industrial sector. QPIC is actively
seeking viable regional and local investment opportunities
within that industrial sector and along with major players in
the market.”
QPIC sponsors KIU expo
Safir International signs a contract with Misr Hotels
HH the Prime Minister received at the QPIC booth by Mr Saadoun Ali
Mr Fawzi Al Musallam (second from right) with Misr hotels representatives
Mr Mohammed Al Hajj
Safir International Hotel Management
Company has signed a contract with the
Egyptian-based Misr Hotels Company
to manage Dahab Resort on the Red
Sea, in South Sinai Governorate. The
contract was signed by Kuwait Hotels
Company CEO, Mr Fawzi Al Musallam,
and by Misr Hotels Board Chairman,
Mr Ihab El Kerdani.
This contract comes in line with the
company’s ambitious expansion plan
to increase the number of its hotels in
the Middle East region to 30 hotels by
2030.
of the resort. The resort would be
inaugurated after a major facelift by
the end of 2016.”
Mr Al Musallam said, “The contract
states that the company will spend
EGP 45 million (or USD 5.75 million)
on overhauling and the renovating

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KIPCO NEWS
TAKAUD has appointed Mr Johannes Van Der Dong, a renowned
industry expert, as its Chief Investment Officer. With 15 years
of experience in portfolio management, fund selection and
investment research, Mr Van Der Dong will lead the firm’s
investment management function, focusing on the provision
of a wide, top-rated range of funds, investment strategies and
innovative investment solutions for the company’s growing
savings, wealth management and pension clients.
Mr Van Der Dong said, “I am delighted to be joining TAKAUD at
an exciting time in the growth and expansion of its business,
the level of experience and expertise amongst the team, both
the investment consultants as well as support functions, is
impressive. I am looking forward to settling into my new role
and helping to develop further the investment choice and
operation side of the business.”
TAKAUD CEO, Mr Luc Metivier said, “Johannes’s appointment
is another step towards the TAKAUD business becoming the
leading savings and investment house in the MENA region.”
TAKAUD appoints Chief Investment Officer
Mr Johannes Van Der Dong
FIMBank organizes seminar for shareholders
FIMBank invited its local shareholders to a seminar to
give them an overview of the Group’s global activities, as
well as the range of trade finance products and services
it provides. The session was held in collaboration with the
Malta Association of Small Shareholders and was supported
by the Malta Stock Exchange.
In his opening speech, FIMBank’s Chairman, Dr John
Grech said, “FIMBank was one of the first listed companies
to open its doors to the Association. We are committed
to the protection of shareholders’ rights and their equal
treatment. We are also always looking to keep open, extend
and diversify the channels of communication with all our
shareholders, as well as ensuring that the wider community
of Maltese shareholders is kept abreast of developments at
FIMBank.”
FIMBank’s CEO, Mr Murali Subramanian said, “Trade Finance
is a traditional business that is at the heart of global
commerce. It is the expertise and focus at FIMBank on
delivering client-specific solutions that has given FIMBank a
reputation of being a significant and important trade finance
provider globally. This is one of the more distinguishing
features of FIMBank.”
FIMBank’s presentations were delivered by Mr Dennis
Camilleri and Ms Lorna Pillow, senior officers in the Trade and
Commodity Finance and Forfaiting businesses respectively.
Camilleri explained the nature of FIMBank’s trade finance
business, while Pillow gave an overview of forfaiting and
elaborated on the advantages of this alternative financing
solution. The presentation of the CEO of the Malta Stock
Exchange, Eileen V. Muscat, focused on recent market
trends and developments, as well as new opportunities that
will be available to local investors and SMEs.

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KIPCO NEWS
Burgan Bank announced the opening of its new branch in
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh. The inauguration of the bank’s 28th
branch in Kuwait comes as part of the bank strategy, to
extend its banking and financial services to its wider customer
base. This marks the 236th branch in Burgan Bank Group’s
extensive network in the Middle East and North Africa.
The branch was officially inaugurated by Burgan Bank’s
Chairman, Mr Majed Al Ajeel, and senior bank executives.
KAMCO hosted various sessions pioneered by the FranklinCovey
Company, focusing on how to institutionalize goal clarity
throughout the organization.
The first workshop, titled ‘The 4 Disciplines of Execution’, was
attended by KAMCO and KIPCO Group senior executives. It was
led by Mr Tom Watson, an International Execution Practice Leader
with FanklinCovey.
KAMCO’s CEO, Mr Faisal Sarkhou said, “We at KAMCO believe that
such events as ‘The 4 Disciplines of Execution’ are beneficial for
our leadership development strategy, as well as aligning employee
and senior executive goals with those of the organization. Great
leadership is the ability to implement a strategy through proper
execution. Mr Watson presented FranklinCovey’s 4 steps leading
to successful execution in a professional and engaging manner.”
The second workshop, titled ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective
People – Organizational Culture Transformation’, was attended
employees at KAMCO and some of its sister companies.
KAMCO’s COO, Mr Mohammed Al Hubail said, “The FranklinCovey
team have yet again delivered a successful and informative
training session. Training sessions such as ‘The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People – Organizational Culture Transformation‘ are
in line with our HR development strategy towards training and
educating our employees to increase work efficiency and overall
job satisfaction.”
Gulfnet signs partnership
agreement with LG
KAMCO hosts various
workshops
Gulfnet has signed a partnership agreement with LG, a
global leader and technology innovator in consumer
electronics, mobile communications and digital signage.
This agreement will allow Gulfnet to offer the latest
technology in digital signage along with special solutions to
various sectors in the Kuwaiti market, including hospitality,
healthcare and education.
LG has chosen Gulfnet as strategic resellers due to its
experience technical knowledge in this important sector.
This partnership is one step towards the implementation
of Gulfnet’s strategy that is based on continuous service
development and the diversification of business streams
Burgan’s Chairman and executives at the inauguration
Mr Faisal Sarkhou with participants in the 7 Habits workshop
Gulfnet Operations Manager, Mr Yousef Ahmed, with LG representatives
Burgan Bank inaugurates new branch

8. 6
KIPCO NEWS
AUK holds 12th annual convocation ceremony
Experience program.
In his speech, the President of AUK
wished the class of 2019 a productive
and pleasant academic year.
On her part, Professor Al Najjar said,
“AUK is excited to celebrate this
milestone that you have achieved and
celebrate officially the next exciting four
years of the academic social journey.”
AUK held its 12th Annual Undergraduate
First-Year Student Convocation
Ceremony to welcome the Class of 2019
into the new phase of their lives. The
convocation was attended by many
of AUK professors, including AUK
President, Prof. Dr Nizar Hamzeh.
The convocation commenced with
welcome notes by Dr Hanan Muzaffar,
Dean of Student Affairs, and Dr Hala
Al Najjar, coordinator of the First Year
Coordinator of the FYE Program, Dr Hala Al
Najjar
Dean of Arts & Sciences, Dr Rawda Awwad,
with newly admitted students
Dean of Student Affairs, Dr Hanan MuzaffarAUK President, Prof. Dr Nizar Hamzeh

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KIPCO NEWS
The Department of Computer Science
& Information Systems (CSIS) at AUK
has become a member in the Cisco
Networking Academy (CNA), an academy
that offers courses for the Cisco Certified
Network Associate and Cisco Certified
Network Professional programs, and
prepares students for other computer-
related courses.
CNA combines traditional classroom
teaching methods with web-based
curricula, hands-on lab exercises, and
Internet-based assessments. It offers
comprehensive coursework that helps
improve students’ academic and career
outcomes and teaches them technological
skills that satisfy the needs of the business
community. The academy aims to train
AUK’s CSIS students for professional
networking and IT-related careers in the
public and private sectors, and sets a solid
foundation for them to pursue their higher
education objectives in computer science,
information systems or engineering.
In addition, the Department of CSIS
became an associate Member of SAP
University Alliances Program. SAP is the
world’s largest provider of enterprise
resource planning (ERP) software to
manage and integrate different business
operations, supply chain management
and customer relationships. This
appointment provides AUK access to a
range of opportunities to engage with
one of the world’s leading technology
companies.
Chair of the CSIS Department, Dr Ahmad
Rabaa’i said, “These two memberships
are of great value to AUK community.
They will enable our students to receive
high quality education and life-changing
opportunities through increased visibility,
engagements with other students around
the world, and exposure to IT career
role models. They will also provide new
venues for professional development of
CSIS faculty members.”
AUK gains Cisco and SAP membership
GIG was recently named ‘Brand of the Year 2015’ in the insurance
sector from World Branding Awards, London. The World Branding
Awards is organized by the World Branding Forum and recognizes
the world’s best brands for their work and achievements. Gulf
Insurance Group is the only company to be selected for this
prestigious award from the insurance sector in Kuwait.
The winners are selected based on three criteria; brand valuation,
consumer market research and public online voting.
And for the fourth year in a row, GIG was voted a Superbrand
by the Superbrand Council in Kuwait after passing the selection
criteria developed by the Council of Brands.
Corporate Communication & IR Manager, Mr Khalid Al-Sanousi
said, “Obtaining this certificate confirms that GIG is one of
the strongest brands in Kuwait. The selection process, which
included an extensive range of companies, was conducted by an
independent council of industry experts in the fields of business,
marketing and media, whom were assigned the task of assessing
the acquired brands according to customer loyalty as well as the
quality of the products and the services that are on offer.”
GIG’s brand success is attributed to its successful track record and
significant achievements throughout the years. The company’s
brand has further evolved across the local and regional markets
alongside the most prominent regional and international brands.
FIMBank recognized at
Deutsche Bank Awards
GIG wins two prestigious
awards
FIMBank has been awarded the prestigious Deutsche Bank
2014 EU ‘Straight through Payment (STP)’ Excellence
Award, in recognition for the quality of payment messages
generated by FIMBank. This is the ninth successive year that
FIMBank has received this award.
The award is based on measured STP rates, which are
considered the most important indicator for quality in the
field of payment transactions. These also reflect the degree
of automation within the financial institution.
Commenting on this achievement, Ms Maria Said, Head of
Payment Orders and Central Customer Operations said,
“FIMBank’s Payment Order team is trained to ensure that
customer payments are processed and settled cost effectively
and in the shortest possible time. We are very proud that
the quality of our work has been acknowledged by one of
the largest and most prestigious financial institutions in the
world.”
Dr Ahmad Rabaa’i
Mr Al Sanousi receiving the Superbrand awardFrom left: Ms Maria Said and Mr Charles Wallbank from FIMBank with Deutsche
Bank representative, Mr Raquel Estevez

10. 8
KIPCO NEWS
KIPCO hosted its media dinner, an annual activity that reflects
its continued acknowledgment and appreciation of the media’s
support to the activities of the company and its subsidiaries.
The event, which was held by the pool at Marina Hotel, was
attended by the local and regional media, as well as corporate
communications representatives from KIPCO’s operating
companies.
KIPCO hosts annual media dinner

11. 9
KIPCO NEWS

13. 11
KIPCO CARES
Members of the executive management in KIPCO and its
Group companies contributed to the mentoring scheme of
the members of Generation 5 of The Protégés, during which
they shared their life experiences with the young people and
answered their questions about different elements that lead to
overall personal and career success.
Mr Khanachet with The Protégés and mentors
KIPCO Group executives share words of wisdom with
The Protégés
KIPCO continues to support The Protégés
From left: Ms Rana Al Khalid, Mr Faisal Al Ayyar, Mr Shamlan Al Bahar, Ms Abeer Al Omar and Mr Samer Khanachet
Representatives of The Protégés Program met with KIPCO’s
Vice Chairman (Executive), Mr Faisal Al Ayyar, to expressed
their appreciation for the support that KIPCO Group has
given to the program. The representatives – Ms Rana Al
Khalid, Mr Shamlan Al Bahar and Ms Eman Al Rushaid –
also outlined the growth of the programe over the past
three years, thanks to KIPCO’s strategic partnership with
the program. They also laid out their future plans for the
program.
Mr Al Ayyar expressed KIPCO’s commitment to continue to
support the program in coming years, out of its belief in the
importance of contributing to the development of Kuwait’s
young people and helping them reach their full potential.
GM of The Proteges, Mr Shamlan Al Bahar, noted that the
program had succeeded in achieving massive leaps in
aspects of quality and offerings to the applicants over the
past five years. Mr Al Ayyar was presented by a report on
Generation 5 of The Protégés.

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KIPCO CARES
The seminars kicked off with KIPCO’s Group COO, Mr Samer
Khanachet, and was moderated by the Vice Chairman of the
Kuwait National Fund for SMEs Development and Protégés
Mentor, Mr Abdulaziz Al Loghani.
During the session, Mr Khanachet encouraged the students
to have a life beyond school and to immerse themselves in
activities that served the community. He also advised them
to take charge of their own future and be responsible in doing
that.
Meanwhile, KIPCO’s CEO-Investment, Mr Tariq AbdulSalam,
spoke to The Protégés about the importance of commitment
and strong will in overcoming challenges that one may
encounter. He spoke about taking calculated risks, while
maintaining one’s values as a person and as an entrepreneur.
On his part, GIG CEO, Mr Khaled Al Hasan, spoke with passion
about the personal satisfaction that comes when hard work
pays off, and the gratification that one feels when he watches
the organization he is loyal to grow and have faith that he, too,
will grow with it. He advised the young people to work hard
regardless of life’s distractions.
In another session, Chairman of United Networks, Mr Mahmoud
Al Sanea, spoke to The Protégés about his life experience.
Having had the opportunity to study in different countries and
interact with people from different cultures, he advised the
Mr AbdulSalam with The Protégés
Mr Al Hasan with The Protégés

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KIPCO CARES
young people that if they wanted to succeed in what they did,
they would have to show respect for others, be reliable, and
most importantly, passionate about what they are engaged in
doing.
As for the Vice Chairman and CEO of QPIC, Mr Saadoun Ali,
he underscored that having a good personal plan and keeping
people around you who encourage you and push you forward
were vital for one’s career growth. He said that it was only
natural for people to face challenges, and that what was
important was how you overcame them and the experience
Mr Sarkhou during the seminar, moderated by Mentor Rana Al KhaledMr Ali during the seminar, moderated by Mentor Shamlan Al Bahar
Mr Al Sanea speaking to The Protégés
you gain from your encounter.
The CEO of KAMCO, Mr Faisal Sarkou, shared with The Protégés
that the most important factors contributing to a person’s
success are commitment, dedication and adaptability. He also
stressed the need to rise to every challenge and to learn from
it, as learning never stops.
On his part, the CEO of Kuwait Hotels Company, Mr Fawzi
Al Musallam, spoke to The Protégés about the importance of
constantly developing their skills and acquiring knowledge in
order to stay ahead of the game regardless of the sector they
choose to work in. When choosing a career, he encouraged
them to pursue their passions so that they can be creative
and innovative in what they do.
Speaking on behalf of AUK, VP for Admissions & Public Affairs,
Ms Amal Al Binali, spoke about the transition from being a
student to moving to the corporate world and how the decisions
made during this time of life impact one’s career and future.
Amal Al Binali with Shamlan Al Bahar
Mr Fawzi Al Musallam

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KIPCO CARES
The Protégés launch their book donation project, Raqsh
The 24 members of Generation 5 of The Protégés have
established a non-profit project that aims primarily to educate
the under-privileged children around the world through book
donations. They have called their initiative Raqsh, and their
moto is “donate to educate”.
As part of their efforts, seven members of the Raqsh team were
accompanied by Protégés mentors on a trip to Jordan with a
sole purpose in mind; pursuing their vision and achieving their
mission of educating the under-privileged.
Kuwait’s Ambassador to Jordan, Dr Hamad Al Duaij, accompanied
the team to Al Zatari Camp, where Kuwaiti charities have been
working to assist Syrian refugees. The team distributed 1000
books to children in need at Kuwaiti schools set up in the camp.
On their second day, the Raqsh team visited the Kuwaiti Charity
Market, where donations from the Kuwaiti people are displayed
for distribution. Syrian families living in critical conditions around
Jordan are transported to the market to receive donations that
will help them cope with the unfavorable conditions they live
through every day. The team handed out donations to these
families and hosted small activities for the kids to revive their
young souls and allow them to be stress-free for an hour or two.
The Raqsh team was fortunate enough to be able to draw smiles
on the faces of the little children who are in search of hope. The
team’s mission will continue with future trips.
A selfie with refugee children
The Raqsh team arrives in Jordan
Ambassador Dr Al Duaij (center) with the Raqsh team and refugee children
Raqsh member, Jasem Burhama, with children of Al Zatari Camp
Proteges G5 Manager, Dana Hamadah, with refugee children

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KIPCO CARES
Bring your civil ID or company ID to
the event
KIPCO has given this year’s Family Day
a whole new twist, and is organizing
a desert camp which will take place in
late January. The event, which includes
extensive entertainment programs for
children and adults, is free of charge to
all employees as well as their families
who work for KIPCO and its companies.
The day promises to be packed with
exciting new games and entertainment
segments.
Family Day organizer, Ms Lana Shehadeh,
from KIPCO’s Corporate Communications
Department told KIPCOLife, “The Family
Day is a great opportunity for children to
be entertained by their favorite cartoon
characters and enjoy free shows and
rides, while parents can enjoy catching
up with their colleagues from different
operating companies within the KIPCO
Group.”
She added, “Last year’s impressively
large crowd attracted more than 8,500 of
the Group’s employees and their families,
making KIPCO’s Family Day one of the
biggest social events in Kuwait. This
year, we have about 80 prizes donated
by KIPCO and its Group’s operating
companies to give away, including smart
devices and a family holiday.”
Lana explained that the entry to the
Family Day is being restricted to people
who have a valid ticket and their work
or civil ID card, “To make sure everyone
at our event is part of our family, we’re
asking every employee to make sure they
bring either their civil ID or company ID
with their tickets on the day. Entry to
the Family Day will be by ticket and ID
document only, so please remember to
bring your ID with you. We look forward
to seeing you!”
KIPCO Group Family Day 2016 entry
tickets will be sent to all employees a
few weeks before the event.
Food coupons will be distributed
upon entry this year.
KIPCO to hold Family Day 2016 in January

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KIPCO CARES
JKB sponsors bodybuilders
JKB sponsored a team of Jordan’s most prominent bodybuilders
to represent Jordan in the Arnold Classic Europe 2015. The
Jordanian team, comprised of Ahmad Fayyoumi, Ehab Qwaider
and Ahmad Al Saafin, participated in the competition, hosted in
Madrid-Spain.
On this occasion, Chairman of JKB’s Board of Directors,
H. E. Mr Abdel Karim Kabariti said, “We are proud to have
three professional bodybuilders representing Jordan in one of
the most popular and important international championships.
This sponsorship comes in line with JKB’s CSR initiatives
to encourage and support the cultural, artistic and sport
scene in Jordan and the region.”
Made in Jordan
JKB participated in and provided sponsorship for the ‘Made in
Jordan’ Festival, which is an event of that reflects the private
sector’s interest in contributing all its efforts to develop Jordan
and showcase the success of local industries. It also shed
light on national products and hosted an exhibition promoting
Jordanian made products.
The festival was organized by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce
and Amman Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the
Greater Amman Municipality, Ministry of Trade and Industry
and Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
CSR forum
During the Fourth CSR Forum, organized by the Association
of Banks in Jordan and inaugurated by the Governor of the
Jordanian Central Bank, H.E. Dr Ziad Fariz, JKB’s activities and
achievements in this area were showcased to the attendees.
Participants from the Jordanian banks discussed the latest
developments in CSR on both local and international levels,
CSR reporting according to international standards, in addition
to the experiences of some commercial and Islamic banks
in the Kingdom and that of their strategic partners. JKB’s
presentation was given by Marketing and Public Relations
Manager at JKB, Ms Dana Jaradat.
JKB reaches out to the community through CSR
activities
Out of its belief in the importance of extending a helping hand to the Jordanian community, JKB engaged in a series of activities
and events aimed at enhancing its interaction with the society at large.

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KIPCO CARES
Clean up the World
JKB provided support, for the sixth consecutive year, for
the national ‘Cleanup the World’ campaign organized by the
Jordan Environment Society and held at the Prince Hashem
bin Abdullah II forest under the patronage of the Mayor of
Amman.
The campaign aims to preserve the natural areas in the
Kingdom and direct citizens to limit littering and promote the
idea of recycling.
LOYAC internships
For the eighth consecutive year, JKB organized an internship
program aimed at the development and rehabilitation of 15
young men and women enrolled in the Darb summer internship
program. The program is sponsored by LOYAC-Jordan and is
supported by King Abdullah II Fund for Development.
The internship aimed at empowering the interns and providing
them with better opportunities upon entering the job market
by offering theoretical and practical components as well as a
number of team building and recreational activities.
Lecture at Islamic Educational College
Two of JKB employees presented a lecture to elementary
students attending the Islamic Education College. The lecture
introduced the young students to the local currency and its
different denominations, as well as the concept of cash deposit
and borrowing in a simplified manner.
Lexus Tennis Festival
JKB sponsored the ‘Lexus Tennis Festival’, organized by the
Tennis Academy and featuring Grand Slam Tennis Champion,
Mary Pierce.
The festival was held under the patronage of HRH Prince Faisal
bin Hussein, and included local tournaments open to all age
groups, exhibition matches hosting Top 70 ATP players, in
addition a family tennis day with special guest Slam Tennis
Champion, Mary Pierce.
The festival closing was attended by HRH Prince Ra’ad bin
Zeid, Princess Majda Ra’ad and Dr Sami Al Majali, Chairman of
The Supreme Council of Youth on behalf of HRH Prince Faisal
bin Hussein. HRH Prince Ra’ad bin Zeid presented trophies
and cash prizes, sponsored by JKB in the form of prepaid
MasterCards cards, to the winners of the different age groups
of the tournament.

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KIPCO CARES
Nurses checking the status of participating employees
Employees participating in the blood drive
URC organizes blood drive
Burgan Bank holds employee dental checkups
Burgan Bank booth during the event
As part of its year-long sponsorship of the Ministry of Health’s
‘Capital School Oral Health Program’, Burgan Bank recently
organized an internal dental checkup for all its employees.
This took place in collaboration with the Ministry of Health’s
dental administration. The checkups aimed at raising
employees’ awareness about their dental health, as well as
maintaining a healthy dental lifestyle.
The checkup, which was held over the course of two days at
URC organized a blood drive at its headquarters in coordination
with the Central Blood Bank. Employees from URC and sister
companies took part in the drive, which falls under URC’s CSR
program.
The initiative is part of community-led efforts to drive further
awareness on the scarcity of blood and the importance of
blood donation. The annual event witnessed a large turnout,
exceeding last year’s donations and demonstrating active
participation on the part of the employees.
Burgan Bank’s Head Office, involved a team of specialized
dentists and hygienist who offered free dental checkups, oral
examinations, and consultations about employees’ diet and
oral hygiene habits.
Burgan Bank strongly supports health care awareness and by
providing its own staff with regular check-ups, it is ensuring
that their health is properly maintained through the guidance
of specialized doctors.

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KIPCO CARES
KAMCO invited writer and breast cancer survivor Ms Dalaa Al
Moufti to talk about her experience in support of breast cancer
awareness.
KAMCO employees welcomed Ms Al Moufti, who shared her
courageous and unfortunate battle with breast cancer. She
delivered a passionate and moving speech, touching the hearts
of attending employees. The key to her successful battle
against breast cancer was detecting the cancer in its early
stages, the will to live, and the support of family and friends.
KAMCO’s Head of Marketing, Ms Danah Al Jasem said, “We
would like to express our gratitude to Ms Al Moufti for accepting
our invitation. We admire her bravery and strong will. Our
aim is to reach out to women and raise awareness about
the importance of early cancer detection and the necessary
precautions to take.”
This lecture comes under KAMCO’s CSR program that focuses
on raising awareness about health-related issues, along with
education and the environment.
KAMCO invites breast
cancer survivor for a lecture
Safir Hotel & Residence Kuwait and Marina Hotel organized
their annual internship program in collaboration with LOYAC
Program. The program aims at developing promising young
local talents. The interns joined the hotel family for two
months.
The interns provided valuable support to the hotel professional
team and worked on various client assignments. Most
importantly, team members had the opportunity to gain
valuable work experience, improve their presentation and
communication skills and grow professionally.
GM of Safir Hotel Fintas, Mr Saif Eddin Mohammed said, “Our
partnership with LOYAC can really make a difference to young
interns’ lives, create opportunities and help them build a
sustainable career. The Hotel recognizes the importance of this
project and is very supportive and keen to play a significant
role in making a success.”
On his part, GM of Marina Hotel, Mr Nabil Hammoud said, “We
at Marina Hotel believe in the importance of supporting the
young generation and in paving the way for them to begin
their career and successful future.”
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Safir Fintas recently launched its breast cancer awareness
campaign, aimed at informing the public about ways to
prevent this deadly disease and about the importance of
screenings, as well as risk factors associated with this type
of cancer.
GM of Safir Hotel Fintas, Mr Saif Eddin Mohammed said, “We
believe that recognizing October as breast cancer awareness
month is a good reminder for everyone to highlight the
importance of breast cancer screenings. By spreading the
word, we support efforts for early detection and reduce the
number of deaths from breast cancer.”
Ms Dana Al Jassem (left) with Ms Al Moufti
Safir Fintas team members
Mr Saif Eddin Mohammed with LOYAC volunteers
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KIPCO CARES
PKC recently celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights that
signifies brightness, happiness, love, peace and fun.
Celebrations included a variety of flower decorations around
the office along with small lit lamps.
PKC invited the NGO, Blind Relief Association, to set up a
kiosk in the office premises to sell a wide range of products
representing the occasion. Proceeds went to charity.
Employees wore bright and traditional attire in the vibrant
spirit of the occasion. They engaged in a variety of games
associated with this festival, including card games and lucky
draws. Prizes were awarded to the best traditionally dressed
man and woman. The winners went home with gifts and
goodies after having sumptuous snacks and traditional
sweets.
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KIPCO CARES
For the fifth consecutive year, KIPCO participated in the
Conference of the National Union of Kuwaiti Students – USA
Branch (NUKS-USA). KIPCO is a Platinum Sponsor for the event,
which was held under the patronage of H.H. the Prime Minister
Sheikh Jaber Al Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah on November 25-
28 in San Diego, California.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the conference, themed
‘Awakening Kuwait’s Dream’, KIPCO’s Group Communications
Director, Ms Eman Al Awadhi said, “With young Kuwaitis
accounting for more than 70% of the population, both
the government and the private sector are placing great
KIPCO supports the 32nd NUKS-USA Conference
importance on this segment of the society. KIPCO believes that
Kuwait’s social and economic development depends heavily
on the creativity and innovation that this young and talented
generation has to offer.”
She added, “As part of KIPCO’s business philosophy, we seek
ways to support young people as they graduate and take on the
opportunities available to them in different business sectors.
This is why it is important for us to interact with students
such as yourselves, who are being educated in some of the
world’s best universities, and to understand how to utilize your
knowledge and international exposure to achieve greater levels
Ms Talah Al Abdulaali conducting the workshop
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of success at the personal, business and national levels.”
Career Fair
KIPCO and its Group companies also participated in the
Career Fair, which included an interactive session led by social
media celebrities, 228. The students were quizzed about the
companies and those who answered correctly each received
an X-Change Prepaid Card from Burgan Bank, worth US$ 300.
Career Opportunities
Taking its commitment to support Kuwait’s young people to
the next level, KIPCO companies offered career opportunities
to select graduate candidates from top US universities.
Burgan Bank – KIPCO’s largest investment – and United
Facilities Management – KIPCO’s property management arm –
interviewed students for positions in the two companies after
graduation.
Workshop
KIPCO also organized a workshop aimed at preparing students
to enter the Kuwaiti workforce upon graduation. The workshop,
‘Campus to Corporate’, was tailored specifically for this purpose
by the Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK, and was
facilitated by a team of professionals from Burgan Bank.
During the interactive two-hour session, the trainers helped
participants explore their personalities and values and relate
them to the career choices they make. They also discussed
the transition of a graduate’s mindset from campus to
corporate culture, as displayed through preparing resumes and
leveraging networking skills. The session also included tips on
how to manage communication, body language and navigating
through interviews. The participants were presented with
certificates of completion from the CCE at the conclusion of the
workshop.
KIPCO – the Kuwait Projects Company – sponsored the Closing
Ceremony of the 32nd Conference of the National Union of
Kuwaiti Students – USA Branch (NUKS-USA), which gathered
more than 3500 students.
From left: Mr Jasem Abul, Ms Eman Al Awadhi and Ms Talah Al Abdulaali
HE the Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education with HE the ambassador of Kuwait in the USA visiting the KIPCO booth

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Al Sanea: United network is number one locally and
regionally
United Networks was founded in early 2001 out of the desire of
KIPCO to take advantage of the development and integration
in the areas of communications, the flow of information and
media. This came in a step to complement KIPCO’s investment
in Wataniya Telecom and Showtime, at the time. KIPCOLife
met the Chairman of United Networks, Mr Mahmoud Al Sanea,
who spoke about the Group’s services and future projects.
Gulfsat… Global services
When asked about United Networks’ subsidiaries and the
expansion of its business, Mr Al Sanea said that Gulfsat
provides telecommunication services via satellite and is
considered one of the best companies that provide direct
connection services of high quality in the Middle East and
North Africa.
He said, “Gulfsat is present in several areas, allowing it to
provide global coverage. This includes New York, London,
Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Bahrain
and Singapore. The company also offers a variety of services
depending on the target market.”
Gulfsat provides integrated solutions to media, television and
radio broadcasters to enable them to cover events and news
using the latest technologies, Internet, data transmission, voice
and remote control services. It also allows for broadcasting
live videos via satellite around the world and access to
geographical areas existing outside the main communication
networks. Gulfsat also provides options for joint and secure
satellite broadcasting through various satellites, fiber-optic
networks and the Internet with high efficiency, as well as
telephone call services through the Internet.
Mr Al Sanea added, “Our services provide customers with
secure satellite broadcasting and communication via optical
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main beneficiaries from these services are governments,
banks, the oil and gas sector, telecommunication companies,
as well as shipping and logistics.”
Gulfsat won KIPCO’s Group Company of the Year Award in
2012, and its management team won the KIPCO Employee of
the Year Award in 2014 for its efforts in developing the business.
The company also won the Arab Media Entrepreneurship and
Social Work Plaque at the Cairo Mondial 2014, the Editor’s
Choice Award at the Arab Satellite and Broadcasting Union
in 2014, as well as the Best Broadcaster Award at the Arab
Satellite Channel Festival 2015.
Gulfnet… An advanced network
Gulfnet is an internet service and on-line data transfer provider
in Kuwait that offers integrated communication services and
IT solutions.
Commenting on Gulfnet’s operations, Mr Al Sanea said, “We
are proud of Gulfnet’s leadership position, placing it in the
forefront thanks to its rapid growth and ability to innovate
and provide the best solutions and services in the field of
communications and IT for its corporate and individual
customers.”
Gulfnet provides the best solutions with data security for
its digital line connection system, leased lines or fiber optic
system. It also has the ability to design and implement
infrastructure for data networks and fiber optic technology,
which can be linked to all the call centers in Kuwait.
As for voice call services, Mr Al Sanea said, “Through
coordinating with the Ministry of Communications in Kuwait,
we have succeeded in providing ISDN services through the
Ministry’s main network, covering all of Kuwait’s governorates.
Mr Al Sanea (center) receiving KIPCO Group Company of the Year 2012 Award

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Gulfnet also provides IP telephone services to connect offices
and branches of any organization.”
Unique data center
Gulfnet has also built information technology networks in
facilities outside the company to guarantee the security of
equipment and to monitor their performance.
Mr Al Sanea said, “Gulfnet has an integrated data center –
the first of its kind in Kuwait – based in City Tower. It was
built according to international standards where the smallest
detail was taken into account. This is to provide a range of
services that can be customized in line with the requirements
of each institution and their individual requirements for data
management.”
Regarding the protection of information during disasters,
Mr Al Sanea said, “Gulfnet has a metropolitan network that
provides data security for its customers according to the
latest contemporary information technology standards. The
network has a capacity of 10 GB and the ability to collect
data in less than 45 milliseconds in the case of a major fault,
network setback or failure in the performance of fiber network
structure. It also maintains a backup copy of everything on
its main system and network at the data recovery center at
Umm Al Haiman.”
Gulfnet clients can also take advantage of the Gulfnet Cloud
service that provides a package of creative solutions for
computer connectivity and internal communication between
an organization’s departments, divisions and subsidiaries
wherever they are with confidentiality and security of
information. “This step comes within the framework of Gulfnet’s
strategy to diversify its service portfolio in accordance with
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the expectations of its customers and to meet their needs and
exceed their expectations,” he explained.
Marina FM… Entertainment redefined
Founded in 2005, Marina FM was able to quickly set itself
apart in broadcast media, not only in Kuwait but also in the
entire region. The radio station took to broadcasting programs
and material with a distinctively entertaining style, steering
away from conventional protocol that was getting boring for
the growing younger generation.
The station’s focus on entertainment did not mean overlooking
its national role; Marina FM has been shown great support for
national issues and has broadcast special programs during
national celebrations. It is also known for its ability to react
quickly in times of emergencies.
Mr Al Sanea said, “Marina FM has undoubtedly become the
number one media destination for the region’s listeners
because of its commitment to the plans drawn on day one. It
has adopted a different entertaining style from the traditional,
and the recent launch of Marina TV has come to build on this
success.”
Marina FM was the first radio station in the Middle East to
adopt media applications via smartphones, which helped
facilitate better communication with the listeners and viewers.
Marina FM also took advantage of social media to consolidate
Gulfnet coverage Marina FM application
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its relationship with listeners and increase their numbers
steadily. The station won the Best Radio Station Award and its
Diwaniya Program won the Best Radio Program Award.
Challenges
About the challenges faced by United Networks, Mr Al Sanea
said, “United Networks Group has the technical capabilities,
and its ambition has enabled it to be at the forefront locally
and regionally. Having said that, we find that the technical and
technological capabilities in Kuwait have not kept up with the
commercial developments in this sector, limiting the services
that our companies can provide to their customers.”
Future prospects
In response to a question about the future projects of the
company, Mr Al Sanea said that Gulfsat is now focusing on
overseas expansion in order to increase network coverage and
provide backup support for the local network. As for Gulfnet,
the challenge is to keep pace with the rapid developments in
this sector to provide the best services for government entities,
banks and companies. Overall, United Networks’ efforts focus
on systems security because government agencies and banks
are in need of such services.
He added, “We keep eye on the global developments in the
technology and communication sector and work to bring it to
Kuwait, because when you are the first company to provide
modern, high quality services, undoubtedly you will acquire
the largest share of the market.”
Marina FM’s Diwaniya team
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KIPCO partnered with the Youth Empowerment Organization
(Tmkeen) to launch the first ever KIPCO Tmkeen Award for
Young Entrepreneurs 2015. This year’s award focused on
entrepreneurial businesses in the media and technology sector.
Registration was open for young entrepreneurs aged 18-33
with existing media and technology businesses established for
no longer than five years and licensed in Kuwait.
The Prize
The grand prize, valued at US$ 100,000, comprised of a bundle
of services provided by KIPCO Group companies, including
financial, strategic and operational consultation sessions,
market studies, insurance coverage and advertising services.
KIPCO Group – Burgan Bank, OSN, GIG, KAMCO, URC, QPIC,
AUK, AUS, United Networks and Marina FM – supported the
initiative.
Speaking about the award, KIPCO’s Group Communications
Director, Ms Eman Al Awadhi said, “For the past three years,
Tmkeen’s symposium has brought international and local
experiences to young Kuwaitis, inspiring them to develop their
own business ideas and become successful entrepreneurs.
KIPCO Group is delighted to be partnering with Tmkeen
to launch the first ever KIPCO Tmkeen Award for Young
Entrepreneurs, which will serve as a platform for showcasing
Kuwait’s young entrepreneurial talent and encourage the next
generation of business people to follow their passion and take
their projects from the idea phase to reality.”
On his part, Tmkeen’s CEO, Mr Ali Al Ibrahim said, “Young
KIPCO Tmkeen Award.. a partnership to support young
entrepreneurs
Tmkeen’s organizers and volunteers
Abdallateef Al Fozaie of Vitesse Technologies, making his pitch in the first
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people across the world are the driving force behind the
development of their societies; their creativity and innovation,
coupled with strong commitment, provide a strong basis
for the establishment of new businesses and projects. As
organizers, we trust in the abilities of the young people of
Kuwait. The KIPCO Tmkeen Award for Young Entrepreneurs
serves to encourage young people to establish their own small
and medium enterprises, and offers them a variety of support
services to ensure their success.”
He added, “We are delighted to be partnering with KIPCO and
its Group companies on this project, which is being launched
for the first time. We have brought together our expertise and
employed it to support young entrepreneurs in their efforts to
build successful businesses.”
Judging Round One
A large number of media and technology businesses applied for
the award, and a first judging round was held. Eligible applicants
gave a 5-7 minute presentation about their businesses in the
preliminary judging round. Business professionals from the
KIPCO Group sat on the judging panels.
Final round judges with representatives of KIPCO and Tmkeen
Noor Almeshal, Dina Hayat and Dalia Hayat of ZEENA, making a pitch in
the final round
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The participation of KIPCO Group professionals allowed
them to interact with the entrepreneurs and guide them in
different areas of the business. Ms Al Awadhi said, “During the
preliminary judging round, KIPCO Group professionals had the
opportunity to interact with young entrepreneurs who have
dedicated a lot of time and effort to turn their ideas into a
reality and create sustainable businesses that make a positive
impact on the community in which they operate every day. As
business professionals with different backgrounds, our judges
gave feedback and comments to the young entrepreneurs,
which we hope will be the beginning of a dialogue to mentor
and support them as they grow their businesses.”
Ten young entrepreneurs qualified for the final judging round;
MyU app (@myu_app), Coded (@joincoded), Bookr (@letsbookr),
Ajar Online (@ajaronline), Vitesse Technologies (@vitesse.kw),
Q8Desserts.com (@q8desserts), Bilbayt.com (@bilbayt), ZEENA
(@zeena.app), Studio AIO (@studioaio), and Doctoruna.com
(@doctoruna1).
Judging Round Two
The final judging round took place just a few days before
the annual Tmkeen Symposium. The panel included the Co-
The top ten finalists in the KIPCO Tmkeen Award with the Representative of HH the Amir, HE the Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth
Affairs Sheikh Salman Al Humoud Al Sabah, and KIPCO’s Vice Chairman (Executive), Mr Faisal Al Ayyar
Winner of the KIPCO Tmkeen Award, Mr Shaheen Alkhudhari (center),
receiving his award from KIPCO’s Vice Chairman (Executive), Mr Faisal Al
Ayyar
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KIPCO Group judges from round one with Tmkeen volunteers
At the launch of the award, from left: Representative of the Judging Committee, Eng. Manar Al Hashash; Mr Ali Al Ibrahim; Ms Eman Al Awadhi; and
Tmkeen Marketing Director, Mr Khalil Al Hamar
Founder and CEO of Storehouse, Mr Mark Kawano; Co-Founder
of Storehouse, Mr Timothy Donnelly; Founding Director of
AUS, Dr Jennifer J. Beckwith; Kuwaiti IT expert, Eng. Manar
Al Hashash; and the GM of Ghaliah Technology, Mr Abdulrazag
Al Mutawa.
The entrepreneurs gave detailed presentations and their
businesses were assessed on four main criteria; innovation
and creativity, the business model, impact on the society, and
leadership and management.
The Co-Founders of Storehouse, Mr Kawano and Mr Donnelly,
who were visiting Kuwait for the first time, were impressed
with the businesses that were presented to them. The
commended the high level of professionalism and commitment
that Kuwait’s young talents showed.
At the end of a long day, the judging panel arrived at a
decision. The winner’s name was withheld, pending the official
announcement at the opening of the Tmkeen conference.
Announcing the Winner.. Ajar Online
Ajar Online, an online platform for the payment and collection
of rent co-founded by young Kuwaiti entrepreneurs Shaheen
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KIPCO’s Vice Chairman (Executive), Mr Faisal Al Ayyar, announcing the
award winner
During the panel discussion including the CEO of OSN, Mr David Butorac (center), and the COO of Media Business at Marina FM, Mr Hussain Al Mosawi
(far right)
Award finalist, Ms Latifa Bin Essa of Bilbayt.com, at the business booth on
the sidelines of the symposium
KIPCO’s Vice Chairman (Executive), Mr Faisal Al Ayyar, being recognized by Mr Al Ibrahim and Representative of HH the Amir, HE the Minister of
Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Al Humoud Al Sabah
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Burgan Bank, received by the Chairman, Mr Majed Al Ajeel
OSN, received by SVP Media & Technology at KIPCO, Mr Robert Drolet
GIG, received by the Chairman, Mr Farqad Al Sanea
URC, received by the Deputy CEO, Mr Ahmed Kasim QPIC, received by the Vice Chairman & CEO, Mr Saadoun Ali
Alkhudhari and Talal Alyaseen, was named the winner of the
first-ever KIPCO Tmkeen Award for Young Entrepreneurs.
The announcement was made by KIPCO’s Vice Chairman
(Executive), Mr Faisal Al Ayyar, at the opening of the Tmkeen
Symposium.
Ajar Online is a cloud service build for the real estate market
in Kuwait and the GCC. It offers users a quick and efficient
online rent collection service via SMS and email. Besides the
co-founders, the team includes Mohammad Eid Ebrahim and
Ali Ahmad Taqi.
Speaking at the opening, Ms Al Awadhi said, “KIPCO is a strong
believer in the important role that young people can play to
make the future of Kuwait a brighter one. Our collaboration with
Tmkeen has allowed us to engage in a dialogue with Kuwait’s
talented, young business community and to understand
how we can support them to make their businesses more
KAMCO, received by the CEO, Mr Faisal Sarkhou
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Marina FM, received by the COO of Media Business, Mr Hussain Al Mosawi
AUS, received by Founding Director, Dr Jannifer J. BeckwithAUK, received by VP for Admissions & Public Affairs, Ms Amal Al Binali
United Networks, received by the Chairman, Mr Mahmoud Al Sanea
sustainable. This has been an exciting journey for us at KIPCO,
and we look forward to seeing the businesses that participated
with us grow and prosper.”
On his part, Mr Al Ibrahim said, “Empowerment of young
people is the driver at Tmkeen, and this award has given us
the opportunity to work more closely with young Kuwaitis
who require mentorship and support in order to take their
businesses to a higher level. KIPCO’s expertise in diverse
sectors has made it possible for us to provide such support.
We look forward to seeing the fruits of these efforts as we
continue to inspire our young generation to pursue their
passion in business.”
The Symposium
KIPCO’s partnership with Tmkeen extended beyond the
award. During the two-day conference, CEO of OSN, Mr David
Butorac, and the COO of Media Business at United Networks,
Mr Hussain Al Mosawi, participated in one of the discussion
panels. Together with international speaker, Ms Libby Gill,
and other media professionals, the panelists discussed the
impact of decision making on their businesses. The panel was
moderated by Marina FM presenter, Mr Talal Malik.
The symposium was attended by more than 1200 young people
who are interested in entrepreneurship or wish to develop their
personal leadership, management and planning skills. They
were inspired by panels that included international speakers
such as the Member of the Founding Team of LinkedIn, Mr Ian
McNish; Co-Founder and CEO of Storehouse, Mr Mark Kawano;
and CEO of Libby Gill & Co, the PR and branding expert, Ms
Libby Gill.
Next Steps
In the coming months, the team of Ajar Online will be
working closely with KIPCO’s Group companies in areas that
will support the business and take it to the next level. Unlike
cash, the services provided by the Group companies involve a
transfer of experience, which will be of great importance to the
development and growth of any business.
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OSN SPECIAL REPORT
In a landmark deal that underlines
OSN’s preeminent position as the home
of blockbuster movies and series, the
region’s leading pay-tv network has signed
an exclusive output agreement with
Warner Bros - International Television
Distribution for ‘first and exclusive’ access
to its premium content for MENA.
The long-term agreement between
the region’s leading pay-tv/video-on-
demand provider and Hollywood’s leading
studio, has been extended till 2020.
This means, OSN subscribers will have
continued first and exclusive access to
Warner Bros.’ diverse breadth of blockbuster
movies in the shortest possible span after
their theatrical release as well as its top-
rated award-winning TV series. OSN aims
to offer some key shows, at the ‘same
minute’ as they premiere in the US.
OSN subscribers can access all of Warner
Bros. content in full HD on both OSN pay-tv
channels and on catch-up basis via OSN On
Demand and OSN Play, the award-winning
online viewing platform assuring convenient
access to OSN’s premium content anytime,
anywhere.
CEO of OSN, Mr David Butorac said, “This is
a milestone partnership that enhances our
content delivery and demonstrates our focus
on delivering outstanding entertainment for
our subscribers. Long-term deals with the
world’s leading entities in the entertainment
sector such as Warner Bros., enables OSN
to stay ahead of the market with exclusive
content. This is a significant strength that we
bring to the industry, which is unbeatable.”
President of Warner Bros - Worldwide
Television Distribution, Mr Jeffrey Schlesinger
said, “OSN has quickly become as the top-
rated and fastest growing pay-tv network
in the MENA region, one of the key markets
for Warner Bros. Through this deal, we
will deliver our premium content spanning
hit movies, popular TV series to OSN’s
subscribers exclusively.”
OSN signs long-term agreement withWarner Bros - International
Kuwaiti, Emirati and Egyptian police fight illegal TV operators
OSN scoops two industry awards
OSN has commended the efforts of the
police forces in Kuwait, UAE and Egypt for
carrying out successful raids against illegal
TV operators in the cities of Kuwait, Ajman
and Cairo.
Kuwaiti authority raids led to the confiscation
of decoders belonging to unlicensed,
unauthorized and illegitimate India-based
DTH service, Dish TV. Police also gathered
further evidence by activating the Dish TV
smartcards. The shopkeeper was arrested
for questioning by the Kuwaiti Crime
Investigation Department.
Meanwhile, Egyptian authorities conducted
successful raids at two shops in the Bab
Elok in Cairo, resulting in the confiscation
of illegal TV decoders, a personal computer
with IP activated codes, local area connector
converters, and IPTV software with flash
memory cards. Two men were arrested in
the raids.
And in the UAE, following the crackdown on TV
piracy in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah that
was led by the concerted efforts of leading
pay-tv network OSN, Ajman Department of
Economic Development (DED) has stepped
up efforts to crackdown illegal providers.
Ajman DED also issued a stark warning to all
illegal TV service providers underlining that
South Asian services such as Dish TV India,
Tata Sky, Sun Direct, Airtel and Reliance
decoders are unauthorised and unlicensed
in the MENA region. The authorities have
also warned against the use of illegal cables,
hybrid decoders and digital piracy.
Commenting on the raids, CEO of OSN, Mr
David Butorac said, “The raids demonstrate
that the fight against illegal TV-piracy isn’t
just confined to one or two countries but is
a region-wide issue that needs cooperation
from a number of agencies and the public
at large. As the authorities have outlined,
perpetrators can expect tough penalties for
flouting the law as the campaign to stamp out
TV-piracy gains momentum and awareness
across the region increases.”
OSN scooped two prestigious awards at
the Gulf Business Industry Awards 2015,
reaffirming its leadership position in the
broadcast industry.
Recognized for its technology, innovation
and business leadership, OSN was awarded
‘Media and Marketing Company of the Year’
and OSN’s CEO, Mr David Butorac, won the
‘Media and Marketing Business Leader of the
Year’ award.
The awards commemorated companies
and business leaders across nine industries
including aviation and transport, banking,
healthcare, energy, technology, real estate,
retail, media and marketing, and tourism and
hospitality.
Commenting on the event, Mr Butorac said,
“It is a true honor to be chosen by industry
leaders for these remarkable distinctions. The
awards demonstrate the successful strides
made by OSN in the region. It is the passion
and dedication of the OSN team that enables
us to carve our niche in the market. I dedicate
these awards to the excellent team at OSN,
who continuously push the boundaries
and bring innovative TV experiences to our
subscribers across the region.”
He added, “We are committed to promoting
a culture of innovation and creativity across
the region. By focusing on adding value to
our subscribers, we aim to make a positive
difference to their lives. OSN will continue
to invest in exclusive and premium content,
innovative technology and build on our
community engagement initiatives as we
expand our footprint across the region.”
Mr David Butorac (Right) with Mr Jeffrey
Schlesinger (Left)
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A musical segment
Hollywood celebrities unveil OSN’s exclusive line-up for 2016
programming, first-access to premium content, new HD
channels, and inventive technology that surpass the
expectations of our subscribers. The unparalleled breadth
of exclusive programming will position OSN as the definitive
network for all home entertainment.”
“The new programming has been developed after extensive
market research that revealed the television viewing habits
and aspirations of the people. Their preference to watch
cutting edge content at the same time it is telecast in the
US or UK is already a reality with OSN. But we are pushing
the envelope and adding a wider portfolio of original and
exclusive programming – movies, sports, series, children’s
entertainment and infotainment - as well as working with the
very best international names to bring fantastic local content
to Arabic viewers in 2016.”
2016 will see over 50 new and exclusive shows plus 70
continuing series premiering only on OSN. Over 25 of the
biggest and award-winning shows will premiere at the same
time as the US so OSN viewers see the most talked about
shows first.
OSN unveiled its premier roster of exclusive new programming
for 2016 and marked the launch of three new dedicated movie
and entertainment channels. Further defining its position as
the go-to network for exclusive content, OSN also launched
the region’s first ‘Digital Video Store,’ highlighting its focus on
premium content and innovative technology to bring path-
breaking initiatives that redefine TV entertainment in the
region.
Ahead of a glittering ceremony in Dubai, OSN’s senior
executives and Hollywood celebrities Antonio Banderas
and Maisie Williams provided a sneak preview of the new
programme line-up for 2016 and the industry-first innovations
that will drive OSN’s future growth as the undisputed choice
for compelling home entertainment across multiple platforms.
Transforming the industry
CEO of OSN, Mr David Butorac said, “We are strengthening
our operations in 2016 with a focus on transforming the
industry by bringing innovative content and services that
will further elevate our subscriber experiences. Our success
is underpinned by a deep commitment to bring exceptional

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OSN, the home of HBO
In 2016, OSN will launch a dedicated channel that will
showcase all HBO’s exclusive content including groundbreaking
award-winning series, talk shows, comedy specials and
documentaries. The long-term deal also marks the expansion
of OSN’s On Demand service with more than 2,000 hours of
HBO programming including more than a thousand hours of
complete box sets of HBO series, available to watch anytime,
anywhere. OSN subscribers will have first and exclusive access
to HBO’s content with over eight key shows being broadcast
at the ‘same minute’ as they premiere in the US.
Viewers can look forward to the biggest and best award-
winning shows, including: ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘Ballers’, ‘The
Brink’, ‘True Detective’, ‘Girls’, ‘Silicon Valley’ and ‘Veep’,
among prime series; the extremely popular ‘Last Week
Tonight with John Oliver’, and several mini-series including
‘Show Me a Hero’.
President - Programming Sales at HBO, Mr Charles Schreger
said, “The vision of OSN is perfectly aligned with HBO’s
strategic approach to meet and exceed viewer expectations.
HBO series have enormous fan-following in the MENA region
and our long-standing partnership with OSN, for over a
decade, has played a significant role in helping achieve this.
We are on course to set history in 2016 as OSN transforms
the entertainment scene of the region with a never-before
showcase of award-winning content. The finest in world TV,
Superstar, Antonio Banderas, on the stage
OSN CEO, Mr David Butorac (center) with celebrities and invitees
Presenter, Mr Bassem Yousef, during the event

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all in one network – that is what the OSN-HBO team assures.”
Extended Warner Bros deal – First & Exclusive on OSN
OSN has signed an exclusive output agreement with Warner
Bros. International Television Distribution for ‘first and
exclusive’ access to its premium content for the Middle East
and Northern Africa – underlining OSN’s prime position as the
home of blockbuster movies and series.
The long-term agreement between OSN and Hollywood’s
leading studio has been extended to 2020. This means
subscribers will have continued first and exclusive access
to Warner Bros.’ huge range of blockbuster movies in the
shortest possible span after their theatrical release, as well as
its top-rated award winning TV series.
Exclusive movie buy-out deal with Eagle Films & Gulf
Film
In landmark deals, signed with Eagle Films and Gulf Film,
OSN has bought out the transactional window for over 300
blockbuster movies, weeks after their theatrical release,
further strengthening OSN’s commitment to bring the biggest
movies exclusively and first to viewers in the Middle East and
North Africa.
Continued investment in premium Arabic content
One of the biggest and most eagerly awaited shows to launch
in 2016 is ‘Saturday Night Live Arabia’, which will be available
exclusively on OSN. As the home of premium Arabic content in
true HD, OSN will also provide the exclusive first opportunity
to watch the incredible story of ‘Kosem Sultan’ (from the
producers of Hareem Al Sultan) depicting one of the most
powerful women in Ottoman history.
Original and premium Gulf dramas will air every day at 9pm
while top-rated Turkish dramas will screen at the same time
as it airs in Turkey. Plus, award-winning localised versions
of ‘Prison Break’, ‘Mad Men’, ‘Ugly Betty’ and ‘Who Wants To
Be a Millionaire’ will be brought to the region exclusively on
OSN Yahala HD. 2016 will also see the launch of OSN’s fourth
Arabic channel – OSN Yahala Cinema HD – the first Arabic HD
movie channel, bringing new Arab releases straight from the
movie theatre to homes.
“While connectivity has redefined how TV is enjoyed globally,
one of the new trends in the industry is how audiences look
for regional content that they can relate to. We are bringing
more regional flavour with the widest assortment of Arabic
programming next year,” explained Ms Khulud Abu Homos,
‎Executive VP - Programming & Creative Services of OSN.
New launches also include Discovery’s ‘Nida’a Show’ – ‘a voice
and platform for Arabic women’ that will air in October this
year only on TLC HD channel. OSN is working closely with
leading international channels to invest in local content for
Arabic viewers, complementing the extensive offering already
available.
Region’s first Digital Video Store
OSN has also launched ‘OSN Store’, the region’s first and
largest buy and keep, electronic sell-through platform in the
Middle East that enables customers to purchase and ‘store’
movies in true high-definition for unlimited viewing. More
than 1,500 movies, including over 20 titles, will be available
just days after its theatre release exclusively on OSN Store.
Customers will also be able to pre-order their favorite movies/
shows before anyone.
Antonio Banderas
and Maisie Williams
unveil blockbuster
movies and series
exclusively on OSN
in 2016

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“We are committed to being at the forefront of technology;
therefore it is only befitting that we are the first broadcaster
in the region to offer a digital video store for viewers. We
are taking the entire digital adventure to the next level in
2016 with several more industry-firsts that makes premium
entertainment accessible anytime, anywhere,” added Mr
Butorac.
For the entire family
During 2016, OSN is also bringing world-class content through
its long-term partnerships with some of the world’s biggest
kids, factual and family entertainment providers. Most of the
content is provided in English and Arabic, either dubbed or
with subtitles.
OSN will continue to be the choice of destination for original
programing from Disney Channel, Nickelodeon and Cartoon
Network, regaling younger viewers, while the intellectually
curious will welcome a great line-up of programmes on the
Discovery Channel HD, National Geographic HD and History
HD.
Shadi Alfons and Khalid Mansour Kuwaiti star, Hayat Al Fahad
OSN leads industry
innovation with
launch of region’s
first Digital Video
Store

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Lifestyle entertainment will also allow fans to tune into their
favourite shows including Oprah Winfrey, the Kardashians and
the Best of Fashion as well as their weekly dose of celebrity
news and reality TV through OSN’s long-term content deals.
Plus, the launch of ‘OSN Movies Family HD’, the third new
channel, will bring a diverse roster of premium and exclusive
movies to subscribers.
Taking you to the heart of the action
OSN is complementing the deep interest for sports in the
region by getting straight to the heart of the action of major
sporting events – be it football, athletics, cricket, rugby or
golf – in 2016. It is the go-to place to watch outstanding
coverage of events such as The European 2018 FIFA World
Cup Qualifiers, The Arabian Gulf League, Golf’s Ryder Cup,
The ICC World T20, The IPL and the biggest event of the Year
the 2016 Olympic Games from Rio. Viewers will have the best
seat in the house for all the action live and exclusive. Further,
OSN brings the region all WWE shows and the OSN WWE
Network HD, its dedicated WWE channel. With over 25,000
hours of world-class live sport across 15 sports channels 2016
will be a big year of sporting action on OSN.
This 2016, OSN will bring the widest breadth of original,
exclusive and first-access entertainment on a scale never
witnessed in the region providing the ultimate viewing
experience in the region.
George Kordahi Kuwaiti band, Shabab Shiyab
New and exclusive
partnerships signed
with Warner Bros,
Paramount, Eagle
Films and Gulf Film

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New Babies
‫الجدد‬ ‫المواليد‬
‫مندوب‬ ،‫إدريس‬ ‫محمد‬ ‫إلى‬ ‫تهانينا‬
‫شركة‬ ‫في‬ ‫المبيعات‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫مبيعات‬
،‫الغذائية‬ ‫للمواد‬ ‫الكويت‬ ‫سدافكو‬
‫أمنية‬ ‫الجديدة‬ ‫مولودته‬ ‫قدوم‬ ‫بمناسبة‬
Congratulations to Mohamed Idris,
Salesman in the Sales Department of
Sadafco Foodstuff Company, who has
been blessed with the Omniya a new
baby girl
New Marriages
‫الجدد‬ ‫المتزوجون‬
‫المحلل‬ ،‫ريدي‬ ‫بوالغام‬‫إلى‬ ‫تهانينا‬
‫األعمال‬ ‫مجموعة‬ ‫في‬ ‫التجاري‬
‫بلسر‬ ‫المعرفة‬ ‫مركز‬ ‫في‬ ‫االستشارية‬
ً‫ا‬‫مؤخر‬ ‫زواجه‬ ‫بمناسبة‬
Congratulations to Pulagam Reddy,
Business Analyst in the Business
Advisory Group at PKC, who was
married recently
KIPCO PEOPLE
‫من‬ ،‫سالم‬ ‫الرحيم‬ ‫عبد‬ ‫إلى‬ ‫تهانينا‬
‫تمت‬ ‫الذي‬ ،‫الكويت‬ ‫في‬ ‫األمريكية‬ ‫الجامعة‬
‫المالية‬ ‫اإلدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫أول‬ ‫محاسب‬ ‫إلى‬ ‫ترقيته‬
‫مكتتب‬ ،‫صالح‬ ‫عبداهلل‬ ‫إلى‬ ‫تهانينا‬
‫الخليج‬ ‫شركة‬ ‫في‬ ‫الطاقة‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫تأمين‬
‫حصوله‬ ‫بمناسبة‬ ،‫التأمين‬ ‫وإعادة‬ ‫للتأمين‬
‫من‬ )CII( ‫التأمين‬ ‫في‬ ‫متقدم‬ ‫دبلوم‬ ‫على‬
‫القانوني‬ ‫التأمين‬ ‫معهد‬
Congratulations to Abdulraheem
Sallam, of AUK, who has been
promoted to Senior Accountant in
the Finance Department
Congratulations to Abdullah Saleh,
Insurance Underwriter in the Energy
Department of Gulf Insurance &
Reinsurance Company on obtaining
the Diploma in Insurance (CII) of the
Chartered Insurance Institute
‫الجامعة‬ ‫من‬ ،‫عوض‬ ‫أريج‬ ‫إلى‬ ‫تهانينا‬
‫ترقيتها‬ ‫تمت‬ ‫التي‬ ،‫الكويت‬ ‫في‬ ‫األمريكية‬
‫اإلرشاد‬ ‫مركز‬ ‫في‬ ‫أول‬ ‫إداري‬ ‫مساعد‬ ‫إلى‬
‫التعليمية‬ ‫والخدمات‬ ‫األكاديمي‬
Congratulations to Areej Awad, of
AUK, who has been promoted to
Senior Administrative Assistant in
the Academic Advising & Learning
Support Services (AALSS)
‫مدير‬ ،‫شودهاري‬ ‫آرون‬ ‫الى‬ ‫تهانينا‬
‫كابيتال‬ ‫شركة‬ ‫في‬ ‫المالية‬ ‫بإدارة‬ ‫أول‬
‫على‬ ‫حصوله‬ ‫بمناسبة‬ ،‫للنقل‬ ‫المتحدة‬
‫من‬ "‫العالمية‬ ‫القيادة‬ ‫"فهم‬ ‫شهادة‬
‫الواليات‬ ،‫العالمية‬ ‫لإلدارة‬ ‫ثندربيرد‬ ‫كلية‬
‫المتحدة‬
Congratulations to Arun Choudhary,
Senior Director in the Finance
Department of United Capital
Transport Company on obtaining the
“Understanding Global Leadership”
certification awarded byThunderbird
School of Global Management, USA
Promotions & New Qualifications
‫الجديدة‬ ‫المهنية‬ ‫المؤهالت‬ ‫و‬ ‫الترقيات‬

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‫كيبكــــو‬ ‫أسرة‬
Promotions & New Qualifications
‫الجديدة‬ ‫المهنية‬ ‫المؤهالت‬ ‫و‬ ‫الترقيات‬
‫شركة‬ ‫من‬ ،‫زيتون‬ ‫أسامة‬ ‫إلى‬ ‫تهانينا‬
‫إلى‬ ‫ترقيته‬ ‫تمت‬ ‫الذي‬ ‫المتحدة‬ ‫العقارات‬
‫التطوير‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫للتطوير‬ ‫التنفيذي‬ ‫المدير‬
Congratulations to Oussama
Zeitoun, of URC, who has been
promoted to Chief Development
Officer in the Development
Department
‫اإلدارية‬‫الشؤون‬‫مدير‬،‫فايد‬‫نبيل‬‫إلى‬‫تهانينا‬
‫الكيماويات‬‫لصناعة‬‫القرين‬‫شركة‬‫في‬
‫زمالة‬‫على‬‫حصوله‬‫بمناسبة‬،‫البترولية‬
‫المملكة‬‫في‬)FCMI(‫القانوني‬‫اإلدارة‬‫معهد‬
‫كمدير‬‫المهني‬‫االعتماد‬‫درجة‬‫و‬‫المتحدة‬
‫من‬CMgr، Chartered Manager‫معتمد‬
CPM‫وشهادة‬‫البريطاني‬‫البورد‬
Congratulations to Nabil Fayed,
Administrative Affairs Manager of Qurain
Petrochemical Industries Company for
obtaining FCMITitle from the Chartered
Management Institute of UK, Chartered
Manager, CMgr, by the UK Board & Certified
Professional Manager, CPM
‫فندق‬ ‫من‬ ،‫الحسيني‬ ‫حسين‬ ‫إلى‬ ‫تهانينا‬
‫المدير‬ ‫إلى‬ ‫ترقيته‬ ‫تمت‬ ‫الذي‬ ‫القاهرة‬ ‫سفير‬
‫مصر‬ ‫بجمهورية‬ ‫سفير‬ ‫لفنادق‬ ‫اإلقليمي‬
‫الدولية‬ ‫سفير‬ ‫شركة‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫تحت‬ ‫العربية‬
‫والمنتجعات‬ ‫الفنادق‬ ‫إلدارة‬
Congratulations to Hussein
El Husseiny, of Safir Hotel Cairo
– Egypt, who has been promoted
to Area General Manager – Egypt
under the Safir International Hotels &
Resorts Management
‫فرع‬ ‫مدير‬ ،‫مؤمن‬ ‫فيصل‬ ‫الى‬ ‫تهانينا‬
‫الخليج‬ ‫شركة‬ ‫في‬ ‫الداخلية‬ ‫الفروع‬ ‫في‬
‫بنجاح‬ ‫أكمل‬ ‫الذي‬ ،‫التأمين‬ ‫وإعادة‬ ‫للتأمين‬
‫من‬ ‫األعمال‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫ماجستير‬ ‫برنامج‬
‫األعمال‬ ‫إلدارة‬ ‫ماسترخت‬ ‫جامعة‬
Congratulations to Faisal Mumen,
Branch Manager in the Internal
Branches of Gulf Insurance &
Reinsurance Company who has
successfully completed MBA
program from Kuwait Maastricht
Business School
‫شركة‬ ‫من‬ ،‫القالف‬ ‫ناصر‬ ‫إلى‬ ‫تهانينا‬
‫إلى‬ ‫ترقيته‬ ‫تمت‬ ‫الذي‬ ‫المتحدة‬ ‫العقارات‬
‫التسويق‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫أول‬ ‫تسويق‬ ‫مسؤول‬
‫واإلعالم‬
‫شركة‬ ‫من‬ ،‫زهيري‬ ‫نورا‬ ‫إلى‬ ‫تهانينا‬
‫إلى‬ ‫ترقيتها‬ ‫تمت‬ ‫التي‬ ‫المتحدة‬ ‫العقارات‬
‫واإلعالم‬ ‫االتصاالت‬ ‫رئيس‬ ‫نائب‬ ‫مساعد‬
‫واإلعالم‬ ‫التسويق‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬
Congratulations to Nasser Al Qallaf,
of URC, who has been promoted
to Senior Marketing Executive
in the Marketing & Corporate
Communications Department
Congratulations to Nora Zehery, of
URC, who has been promoted to
AVP – Corporate Communications
in the Marketing & Corporate
Communications Department
Fahad Al Dousari
‫الدوسري‬ ‫فهد‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫ضابط‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫كيبكو‬
‫الشركات‬ ‫اتصاالت‬
has joined KIPCO as an
Officer in the Corporate
Communications Department
Khaled Ibrahim
‫إبراهيم‬ ‫خالد‬
‫كامكو‬‫شركة‬‫لدى‬‫بالعمل‬‫التحق‬
‫رئيس‬‫بوظيفة‬‫لالستثمار‬
‫في‬‫االستثمارات‬‫لقطاع‬‫تنفيذي‬
‫االستثمارات‬‫إدارة‬
has joined KAMCO
Investment Company as a
Chief Investment Officer in
the Investment Department
Raed Diab
‫دياب‬ ‫رائد‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫لالستثمار‬ ‫كامكو‬
‫بحوث‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫رئيس‬ ‫نائب‬
‫االستثمار‬
has joined KAMCO
Investment Company as
aVice President in the
Investment Research
Department
Yousef Al Kharafi
‫الخرافي‬ ‫يوسف‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫لالستثمار‬ ‫كامكو‬
‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫رئيس‬ ‫نائب‬ ‫مساعد‬
‫الثروات‬
has joined KAMCO
Investment Company as an
AssistantVice President in
the Wealth Management
Department
Newly Hired ‫الجدد‬ ‫الموظفون‬

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Newly Hired ‫الجدد‬ ‫الموظفون‬
Farah Abu Salhah
‫صالحه‬ ‫أبو‬ ‫فرح‬
‫الجامعة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحقت‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫الكويت‬ ‫في‬ ‫األمريكية‬
‫مكتب‬ ‫في‬ ‫إداري‬ ‫مساعد‬
‫المالية‬ ‫والمساعدات‬ ‫البعثات‬
has joined AUK as an
Administrative Assistant in
the Office of Scholarship &
Financial Aid
May Ramadhan
‫رمضان‬ ‫مي‬
‫الجامعة‬‫لدى‬‫بالعمل‬‫التحقت‬
‫بوظيفة‬‫الكويت‬‫في‬‫األمريكية‬
‫مركز‬‫في‬‫برامج‬‫منسق‬
‫المعلوماتية‬‫واألبحاث‬‫العلوم‬
‫الهندسية‬‫و‬
has joined AUK as a Program
Coordinator in the Center
for Research in Informatics,
Sciences & Engineering (RISE)
Sarah AlAmeeri
‫األميري‬ ‫ساره‬
‫الجامعة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحقت‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫الكويت‬ ‫في‬ ‫األمريكية‬
‫مكتب‬ ‫في‬ ‫مساعد‬ ‫منسق‬
‫الخريجين‬ ‫شؤون‬
has joined AUK as an
Assistant Coordinator in the
Office of Alumni Affairs
Merlene Babu
‫بابو‬ ‫ميرلين‬
‫الجامعة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحقت‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫الكويت‬ ‫في‬ ‫األمريكية‬
‫في‬ ‫وتدريب‬ ‫تطوير‬ ‫منسق‬
‫المستمر‬ ‫التعليم‬ ‫مركز‬
has joined AUK as aTraining
& Development Coordinator
in the Center for Continuing
Education
Jihene Abdelkefi
‫الكافي‬ ‫عبد‬ ‫جهان‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحقت‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫لالستثمار‬ ‫كامكو‬
‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫أول‬ ‫مالي‬ ‫محلل‬
‫البديلة‬ ‫االستثمارات‬
has joined KAMCO
Investment Company as a
Senior Financial Analyst in
the Alternative Investments
Department
Dr. Jin Wang
‫وانغ‬ ‫جن‬ .‫د‬
‫الجامعة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫الكويت‬ ‫في‬ ‫األمريكية‬
‫األعمال‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫كلية‬ ‫عميد‬
‫واالقتصاد‬
has joined AUK as a Dean
of the College of Business &
Economics
Linah Kamal
‫كمال‬ ‫لينا‬
‫الجامعة‬‫لدى‬‫بالعمل‬‫التحقت‬
‫بوظيفة‬‫الكويت‬‫في‬‫األمريكية‬
‫مكتب‬‫في‬‫قبول‬‫مستشار‬
‫القبول‬
has joined AUK as an
Admissions Counselor in the
Office of Admissions
Fawaz Alloughani
‫اللوغاني‬ ‫فواز‬
‫الجامعة‬‫لدى‬‫بالعمل‬‫التحق‬
‫بوظيفة‬‫الكويت‬‫في‬‫األمريكية‬
‫مكتب‬‫في‬‫قبول‬‫مستشار‬
‫القبول‬
has joined AUK as an
Admissions Counselor in the
Office of Admissions
Farah Jouhar
‫جوهر‬ ‫فرح‬
‫الجامعة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحقت‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫الكويت‬ ‫في‬ ‫األمريكية‬
‫مكتب‬ ‫في‬ ‫تنفيذي‬ ‫مساعد‬
‫والعالقات‬ ‫القبول‬ ‫شؤون‬
‫العامة‬
has joined AUK as an
Executive Assistant to theVice
President for Admissions &
Public Affairs
Amro Adam
‫آدم‬ ‫عمرو‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫التأمين‬ ‫وإعادة‬ ‫للتأمين‬ ‫الخليج‬
‫في‬ ‫فرع‬ ‫مسؤول‬ ‫بوظيفة‬
‫الداخلية‬ ‫الفروع‬
has joined Gulf Insurance &
Reinsurance Company as a
Branch Officer in the Internal
Branches
Revathi Arunan
‫ارونان‬ ‫ريفاتي‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحقت‬
‫التأمين‬ ‫وإعادة‬ ‫للتأمين‬ ‫الخليج‬
‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫قسم‬ ‫رئيس‬ ‫بوظيفة‬
‫التأمين‬ ‫إعادة‬
has joined Gulf Insurance
& Reinsurance Company
as a Section Head in the
Reinsurance Department
Fuad Ahmad
‫أحمد‬ ‫فؤاد‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫التأمين‬ ‫وإعادة‬ ‫للتأمين‬ ‫الخليج‬
‫إصدار‬ ‫فني‬ ‫مساعد‬ ‫بوظيفة‬
‫والحوادث‬ ‫الممتلكات‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬
has joined Gulf Insurance &
Reinsurance Company as a
Technical Production Assistant
in the Property & Casualty
Department

49. 47
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Newly Hired ‫الجدد‬ ‫الموظفون‬
Kinshuk Khanna
‫خانا‬ ‫كينشوكا‬
‫مركز‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫محلل‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫بلسر‬ ‫المعرفة‬
‫األعمال‬ ‫مجموعة‬ ‫في‬ ‫تجاري‬
‫االستشارية‬
has joined PKC as a Business
Analyst in the Business
Advisory Group
Varun Shankardass
‫شانكارداس‬ ‫فارون‬
‫مركز‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫بلسر‬ ‫المعرفة‬
‫مجموعة‬ ‫في‬ ‫مستشار‬
‫االستشارية‬ ‫األعمال‬
has joined PKC as a
Consultant in the Business
Advisory Group
Himanshu Garg
‫غارغ‬ ‫هيمانشو‬
‫مركز‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫محلل‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫بلسر‬ ‫المعرفة‬
‫األعمال‬ ‫مجموعة‬ ‫في‬ ‫تجاري‬
‫االستشارية‬
has joined PKC as a Business
Analyst in the Business
Advisory Group
Ravish Dahiya
‫ذاهيا‬ ‫رافيش‬
‫مركز‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫محلل‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫بلسر‬ ‫المعرفة‬
‫األعمال‬ ‫مجموعة‬ ‫في‬ ‫تجاري‬
‫االستشارية‬
has joined PKC as a Business
Analyst in the Business
Advisory Group
Ashraf Hassan
‫حسن‬ ‫أشرف‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫التأمين‬ ‫وإعادة‬ ‫للتأمين‬ ‫الخليج‬
‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫مندوب‬ ‫بوظيفة‬
‫الحياة‬ - ‫المالية‬
has joined Gulf Insurance &
Reinsurance Company as a
Representative in the Finance
- Life Department
Islam Mohamed
‫محمد‬ ‫إسالم‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫التأمين‬ ‫وإعادة‬ ‫للتأمين‬ ‫الخليج‬
‫في‬ ‫أول‬ ‫مالي‬ ‫محلل‬ ‫بوظيفة‬
‫اإلقليمية‬ ‫العمليات‬ ‫إدارة‬
has joined Gulf Insurance &
Reinsurance Company as
a Senior Financial Analyst
in the Regional Operations
Department
Abdulaziz Alanbea
‫االنبعي‬ ‫العزيز‬ ‫عبد‬
‫شركة‬‫لدى‬‫بالعمل‬‫التحق‬
‫التأمين‬‫وإعادة‬‫للتأمين‬‫الخليج‬
‫عامة‬‫عالقات‬‫مسؤول‬‫بوظيفة‬
‫المؤسسي‬‫االتصال‬‫إدارة‬‫في‬‫أول‬
‫المستثمرين‬‫وعالقات‬
has joined Gulf Insurance &
Reinsurance Company as a
Senior Public Relations Officer in
the Corporate Communications
& Investors Relations Department
Lidija Janakievska
‫جاناكيفسكا‬ ‫ليديجا‬
‫شركة‬‫لدى‬‫بالعمل‬‫التحقت‬
‫الفنادق‬‫إلدارة‬‫الدولية‬‫سفير‬
‫مدير‬‫بوظيفة‬‫والمنتجعات‬
‫إدارة‬‫في‬‫الفنية‬‫الخدمات‬‫أول‬
‫الفنية‬‫الخدمات‬
has joined Safir International
Hotels & Resorts
Management as a Senior
Director ofTechnical Services
in theTechnical Department
Saswati Chakma
‫تشاكما‬ ‫سوسواتي‬
‫مركز‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحقت‬
‫رئيس‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫بلسر‬ ‫المعرفة‬
‫في‬ ‫البشرية‬ ‫الموارد‬ ‫قسم‬
‫البشرية‬ ‫الموارد‬ ‫مجموعة‬
has joined PKC as a Head-HR
in the Human Resources
Group
Hitesh Aggarwal
‫أغاروال‬ ‫هيتيش‬
‫مركز‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫بلسر‬ ‫المعرفة‬
‫مجموعة‬ ‫في‬ ‫مستشار‬
‫االستشارية‬ ‫األعمال‬
has joined PKC as a
Consultant in the Business
Advisory Group
Nitin Jaggi
‫جاكي‬ ‫نيتين‬
‫مركز‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫محلل‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫بلسر‬ ‫المعرفة‬
‫األعمال‬ ‫مجموعة‬ ‫في‬ ‫تجاري‬
‫االستشارية‬
has joined PKC as a Business
Analyst in the Business
Advisory Group
Akash Saxena
‫ساكسينا‬ ‫آكاش‬
‫مركز‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫بلسر‬ ‫المعرفة‬
‫تحسين‬ ‫خدمات‬ ‫في‬ ‫مشارك‬
‫التجارية‬ ‫األعمال‬
has joined PKC as an
Associate in the Business
Enhancement Services

50. 48
KIPCO PEOPLE
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Newly Hired ‫الجدد‬ ‫الموظفون‬
Shahad Abdulsalam
‫عبدالسالم‬ ‫شهد‬
‫بنك‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحقت‬
‫مسؤول‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫برقان‬
‫مجموعة‬ ‫في‬ ‫عمالء‬ ‫عالقات‬
‫للخدمات‬ ‫المصرفية‬
‫الشخصية‬
has joined Burgan Bank as
a Customer Relationship
Officer in Retail Banking
Abdullah Qasem
‫قاسم‬ ‫عبداهلل‬
‫برقان‬ ‫بنك‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫في‬ ‫رواتب‬ ‫مسؤول‬ ‫بوظيفة‬
‫والتطوير‬ ‫البشرية‬ ‫الموارد‬ ‫إدارة‬
has joined Burgan Bank as a
Payroll Officer in in the HR
Department
Abdulwahab Al Jassar
‫الجسار‬ ‫عبدالوهاب‬
‫برقان‬ ‫بنك‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫متدرب‬ ‫إداري‬ ‫بوظيفة‬
‫االستراتيجي‬ ‫المالي‬ ‫التخطيط‬
‫المالية‬ ‫والمحاسبة‬
has joined Burgan Bank as a
Trainee - Management in the
Strategic Financial Planning &
Financial Accounting Control
Hanan Abdulraheem
‫الرحيم‬ ‫عبد‬ ‫حنان‬
‫بنك‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحقت‬
‫في‬ ‫صراف‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫برقان‬
‫للخدمات‬‫المصرفية‬‫مجموعة‬
‫الشخصية‬
has joined Burgan Bank as a
Teller in Retail Banking
Augostino Sfeir
‫صفير‬ ‫أغستينو‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫المتحدة‬ ‫العقارات‬
‫في‬ ‫االستثمارات‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫مدير‬
‫االستثمارات‬ ‫إدارة‬
has joined URC as a Head
of Investments in the
Investments Department
Khalil Omais
‫عميص‬ ‫خليل‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫المتحدة‬ ‫العقارات‬
‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫أول‬ ‫استثمارات‬ ‫محلل‬
‫االستثمارات‬
has joined URC as a Senior
Investment Analyst in the
Investments Department
Abdulaziz Mohammad
‫محمد‬ ‫العزيز‬ ‫عبد‬
‫شركة‬‫لدى‬‫بالعمل‬‫التحق‬
‫أمين‬‫بوظيفة‬‫المتحدة‬‫العقارات‬
‫التمويل‬‫إدارة‬‫في‬‫صندوق‬
has joined URC as a General
Cashier in the Finance
Department
Faisal Al Refaei
‫الرفاعي‬ ‫فيصل‬
‫شركة‬‫لدى‬‫بالعمل‬‫التحق‬
‫مدير‬‫بوظيفة‬‫المتحدة‬‫العقارات‬
‫األمالك‬‫إدارة‬‫في‬‫اليخوت‬‫نادي‬
has joined URC as aYacht
Club Manager in the Property
Management Department
Mohammed Al Saleh
‫الصالح‬ ‫محمد‬
‫بنك‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫مسؤول‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫برقان‬
‫مجموعة‬ ‫في‬ ‫عمالء‬ ‫عالقات‬
‫للخدمات‬ ‫المصرفية‬
‫الشخصية‬
has joined Burgan Bank as
a Customer Relationship
Officer in Retail Banking
Mohammad Dashti
‫دشتي‬ ‫محمد‬
‫برقان‬ ‫بنك‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫إدارة‬ - ‫أول‬ ‫مسؤول‬ ‫بوظيفة‬
‫االلتزام‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫االلتزام‬
has joined Burgan Bank as a
Senior Officer - Compliance
in the Compliance
Department
Haitham Abu Al Hasan
‫الحسن‬ ‫أبو‬ ‫هيثم‬
‫بنك‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫وحدة‬ ‫مشرف‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫برقان‬
‫في‬ ‫المركزية‬ ‫المعالجة‬
‫العمليات‬ ‫مجموعة‬
has joined Burgan Bank as
a Central Processing Unit
Supervisor in the Operations
Group
Pablo Cuervo
‫سيرفو‬ ‫بابلو‬
‫برقان‬ ‫بنك‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫اقتصادي‬ ‫محلل‬ ‫بوظيفة‬
‫عمليات‬ ‫مكتب‬ ‫في‬ ‫أول‬
‫المجموعة‬
has joined Burgan Bank as
a Senior Economist in the
Group Chief Operations
Office

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Jassem Al Shamaa
‫الشماع‬ ‫جاسم‬
‫برقان‬ ‫بنك‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫استثمار‬ ‫محلل‬ ‫بوظيفة‬
‫االستثمارات‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫متدرب‬
‫والخزانة‬ ‫البنكية‬
has joined Burgan Bank as a
Trainee – Investment Analyst
in the Investment Banking &
Treasury Department
Anita Fernandes
‫فيرناندس‬ ‫أنيتا‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحقت‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫لالستثمار‬ ‫كامكو‬
‫تطوير‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ II ‫مالي‬ ‫محلل‬
‫المنتجات‬
has joined KAMCO
Investment Company as a
Financial Analyst II in the
Product Development
Department
Abdulaziz AlMuhanna
‫المهنا‬ ‫عبدالعزيز‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫لالستثمار‬ ‫كامكو‬
‫وتطوير‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫متدرب‬ ‫ضابط‬
‫البشرية‬ ‫الموارد‬
has joined KAMCO
Investment Company as a
Trainee Officer in the HRMD
Department
Badr El Marabti
‫المرابطي‬ ‫بدر‬
‫بنك‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫رئيس‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫برقان‬
‫السوق‬ ‫تحليالت‬ ‫هيكلة‬
‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫المجموعة‬ ‫عن‬
‫والخزانة‬ ‫البنكية‬ ‫االستثمارات‬
has joined Burgan Bank
as a Head of Group
Structuring Market Analytics
in the Investment Banking &
Treasury Department
Mijbel Al Faraj
‫الفرج‬ ‫مجبل‬
‫بنك‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫تصنيف‬ ‫مدير‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫برقان‬
‫مجموعة‬ ‫في‬ ‫العمالء‬ ‫شريحة‬
‫للخدمات‬ ‫المصرفية‬
‫الشخصية‬
has joined Burgan Bank as a
Manager - Segments in Retail
Banking
Mohammad Al Qallaf
‫القالف‬ ‫محمد‬
‫برقان‬‫بنك‬‫لدى‬‫بالعمل‬‫التحق‬
‫مجموعة‬‫في‬‫صراف‬‫بوظيفة‬
‫المصرفية‬
has joined Burgan Bank as a
Teller in the Banking Group
Krishna Baskar
‫باسكر‬ ‫كريشنا‬
‫برقان‬ ‫بنك‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫معلومات‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫مدير‬ ‫بوظيفة‬
‫نظم‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫المنشأة‬
‫المعلومات‬
has joined Burgan Bank as
a Manager – Enterprise
Information Management in
the IT Department
Manoj Prasad
‫براساد‬ ‫مانوج‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫الكيماويات‬ ‫لصناعة‬ ‫القرين‬
‫في‬ ‫أول‬ ‫مدير‬ ‫بوظيفة‬ ‫البترولية‬
‫المشاريع‬ ‫إدارة‬
has joined Qurain
Petrochemical Industries
Company as a Senior Projects
Officer in the Projects
Department
Thomas Mathew
‫ماثيو‬ ‫توماس‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫لالستثمار‬ ‫كامكو‬
‫بحوث‬ ‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫أول‬ ‫مالي‬ ‫محلل‬
‫االستثمار‬
has joined KAMCO
Investment Company as a
Senior Financial Analyst in
the Investment Research
Department
Abdulkareem Al Ebrahim
‫االبراهيم‬ ‫عبدالكريم‬
‫شركة‬ ‫لدى‬ ‫بالعمل‬ ‫التحق‬
‫بوظيفة‬ ‫لالستثمار‬ ‫كامكو‬
‫إدارة‬ ‫في‬ ‫أول‬ ‫تنفيذي‬ ‫مسؤول‬
‫التوزيع‬
has joined KAMCO
Investment Company as
a Senior Executive in the
Distribution Department
Newly Hired ‫الجدد‬ ‫الموظفون‬
‫كيبكــــو‬ ‫أسرة‬
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