KIPCO targeting to double profit by 2018
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KIPCO targeting to double profit by 2018
The magazine of the Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) KIPCO targeting to double profit by 2018 Issue 49: April 2015 KIPCOLife The magazine of the Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) KIPCO targeting to double profit by 2018 Issue 49: April 2015 KIPCOLife Contents 2 KIPCO targeting to double profit by 2018 6 Mayor of London visits KIPCO 7 KIPCO Group’s Internal Audit team holds annual conference 8 QPIC marks 10-year success story 9 TAKAUD partners with Bahrain’s Capital Governorate 12 URC’s unique Aswar Residences project in Egypt 27 Mr Sadoun Ali: QPIC’s investments are financially stable 34 OSN…Innovating success Head Office: Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) P.O. Box 23982 Safat 13100 Kuwait www.kipco.com For inquiries please call (+965) 2294 3423 or email emeel.bishay@kipco.com KIPCO SHAFAFIYAH Mr Faisal Al Ayyar (center) heading the General Assembly; with Group SVP - Finance & Operations, Mr Mazen Hawwa (left), and Mr Waleed Al Osaimi of Al Aiban, Al Osaimi & Partners KIPCO targeting to double profit by 2018 2 KIPCO, during its annual Investors’ Forum, said that the company targets to double its 2014 profit by 2018. This will be driven by growth in operating profits of its underlying entities and a lower cost of debt. KIPCO SHAFAFIYAH 's 2014 is Kipco twenty-third year of consecutive profitability During the forum, KIPCO presented a delivered on its promise of double-digit year’s review of 2014 and its current outlook growth. we expected double-digit growth to shareholders, financial analysts Investors’ Forum, become our underlying financial trend, for the next four years to an audience of Shafafiyah KIPCO’s operating profit in 2014 and our main companies delivered on and institutional investors. The forum increased million that promise. Burgan Bank’s net profit followed General (US$ 567 million), compared to KD increased by 207% and OSN’s by 66%. KIPCO the company’s 26% to KD 166 132 million (US$ 451 million) in 2013. QPIC’s net profit increased by 22%, shareholders approved a cash dividend The from while that of GIG jumped to 18%. URC of 25% (25 fils per share). continuing operations increased 16% in and UGB’s revenues increased by 23% 2014 to stand at KD 598 million (US$ 2 and 163% respectively in 2014. These Review of 2014 billion), compared to the KD 514 million results reflect the strong performance As part of its review, KIPCO said that (US$ 1.76 billion) reported in 2013. indicators in our core sectors. They also Assembly meeting where company’s total revenue reflect the Group’s approach of building 2014 was its twenty-third consecutive year of profitability. The company achieved its objectives for the year and KIPCO’s Mr Vice Faisal Al Chairman Ayyar (Executive), said, “In last scale, capabilities and footprint while maintaining sound profitability levels.” 3 KIPCO SHAFAFIYAH Outlook KIPCO expects that its portfolio of core companies which includes Burgan Bank, OSN, GIG, UGB, URC, QPIC, SADAFCO and United Education Company will continue to deliver growth over the next four years. In the case of OSN, KIPCO sees enormous potential for continuing growth in the number of customers, revenue and profits based on the favorable demographics of OSN’s target base and its world-class customer propositions. The cumulative dividend potential of OSN over the next five years could reach around US$ 1 billion. OSN is expected to distribute US$ 100 million to its shareholders during 2015, subject to approvals. Commenting on the outlook for 2015, Mr Al Ayyar said, “We enter 2015 with profitable and growing businesses across the sectors in which we operate. Our target is to double our 2014 profit by 2018, driven by underlying operating During the press conference that was held following the Shafafiyah Forum Attendees of the General Assembly and Shafafiyah Forum 4 KIPCO SHAFAFIYAH From left: GM of GIRC, Mr Tareq Al Sahhaf; CEO of KAMCO, Mr Faisal Sarkou; KIPCO’s CEO – Investment, Mr Tariq AbdulSalam; Chairman of GIG, Mr Farqad Al Sane; Group CEO of GIG, Mr Khaled Al Hasan; Mr Faisal Al Ayyar; CEO of UFM, Mr Ahmed Al Kandari; and GIG Corporate Communications & IR Manager, Mr Khaled Al Sanousi profit growth in our core companies, and particularly performance those in the financial insurance, posted growth significant trends. In the services and media sectors, and lower banking sector, Burgan Bank continued the cost of debt. Indicators point to to achieve strong profitability, while gradual local and regional economic OSN, continues its path on the course recovery and our companies are poised of revenue increase, while enhancing to benefit from this improvement in overall customer experience. their respective markets and to continue to be profitable and dividend paying in KIPCO’s fourth quarter profit (for the 2015 and beyond.” three months ended December 31, 2014) came to KD 14.3 million (US$ 49 Results for 2014 million), an increase of 2% on the KD 14 Earlier in the year, KIPCO had announced million (US$ 48 million) profit achieved a net profit of KD 46.1 million (US$ in the same period of 2013. cents) per share for the year ended 31 December, 2014. The results reflect an increase of 15% on the KD 40.1 million (US$ 137 million), or 27.92 fils (US$ 9.5 cents) per share, reported in 2013. The Group’s core sectors, which include banking, media, real estate “ Significant growth trends in all core sectors “ 157.4 million), or 33 fils (US$ 11.3 Mr Faisal Al Ayyar 5 KIPCO NEWS Mayor of London visits KIPCO KIPCO senior management, headed by Mr Al Ayyar (ninth from right), with the Lord Mayor of the City of London (ninth from left) and his accompanying delegation to Kuwait KIPCO’s Vice Chairman (Executive), Mr attended senior investment institutions on an official Faisal Al Ayyar, welcomed Lord Mayor management, the two sides discussed visit to Kuwait to promote investment of the City of London, Mr Alderman opportunities for mutual collaboration. partnership prospects between the by KIPCO’s two countries. Alan Yarrow, and the Sheriff of the City The Mayor was heading a high ranking of London, Ms Fiona Adler. delegation During the meeting, which was of British businessmen and representatives of financial and UIC voluntarily withdraws from KSE KAMCO modifies its name Sheikh Khalifa Al Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah Ms Entisar Al Suwaidi UIC has officially delisted from the KSE following approvals from concerned authorities. KAMCO was appointed as financial advisor to the overall process. KAMCO announced during its recent extraordinary general assembly, that its commercial name has been changed from KIPCO Asset Management Company (Kuwaiti Shareholding Closed Company) to KAMCO Investment Company (Kuwaiti Sheikh Khalifa Al Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah, UIC’s Chairman said, “The decision to delist was taken after carefully examining that the book value per share is greater than its market value.” “This decision will not impact the transparency approach with UIC’s shareholders, and we will continue to hold our annual ‘Shafafiyah’ Investors’ Forum which is held by KIPCO and its operating companies in the interest of transparency,” added Al Sabah. 6 Public Shareholding Company). KAMCO’s Vice Chairman, Ms Entisar Al Suwaidi said, “Changing the name of the company comes as part of identifying the KAMCO brand as a leading asset management and investment banking organization across the local and regional markets.” “Our shareholders and management believe that this change will further strengthen the company’s brand image in line with its planned strategic growth initiatives,” added Al Suwaidi. KIPCO NEWS KIPCO Group’s Internal Audit team holds 13th Group annual conference Participants during the annual internal audit group meeting KIPCO Group’s Internal Audit team held its 13th annual Mr Husain also welcomed all the new internal auditors who conference in December 2014, this year hosted by UGB. were attending the conference for the first time, especially Twenty seven attendees, drawn from Group companies across from SADAFCO, URC and Burgan Bank. the region, were welcomed by the Group Chief Audit Executive, Mr Moshen Ali Husain. The conference hosted PricewaterhouseCoopers who guest gave speakers a presentation from on In his opening remarks addressing the conference, Mr Husain governance trends shaping the board of the future. The topics said, “With the continuous focus on governance, risk and covered included updates and legislative changes in the Foreign compliance locally and worldwide, the role of internal audit has Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) presented by Ms Deepa widened to include the role of a trusted consultant rather than Chanrdasekhar, the COSO revised internal control framework, just an assurance provider, and with continuous evolution in the internal audit and cloud computing, KPMG’s 2014 global audit markets and changes in regulations, the assurance provided committee survey, GRC: a single version of the truth, the by internal audit has become more critical and valuable. role of internal audit in mitigating fraud and eputation risk, Therefore, it is important that we, the internal auditors, are the fraud resistant organization, internal audit’s reliance on always up-to-date with new regulations and ensure that our operational risk outcomes, and new internal audit practice audit plans are modified focusing on significant risk exposures guides. The attendees also discussed general internal audit to incorporate the necessary work we need to do to add value concerns and training requirements. to our organizations and help management to mitigate the risks.” 7 KIPCO NEWS AUK Board of Trustees holds biannual meeting QPIC marks 10-year success story From left: Dr Walid Moubarak, Dr Dale Eickelman, Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Dr Thomas Bartlett, Dr Tim Sullivan and Mr Samer Khanachet Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah (center, left) presenting a token of appreciation to H.E. Dr Ali Al Omair AUK’s Board of Trustees held the first session of its biannual meeting for the year 2015 to review semi-annual reports, highlight administrative and academic developments and affairs, discuss budget updates, and the President and Dartmouth-AUK reports. QPIC celebrated its 10th year of successful partnership with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and its subsidiaries and affiliates. The celebration was attended by leading decision makers and senior executives across the country’s oil, gas and petrochemical sectors. Board members went over AUK’s international program accreditations, academic planning and program development, as well as admissions and enrollment updates. Reports from the Executive Committee, Academic Affairs Committee and the President’s State of the University noted the development in various areas of faculty recruitment, the status of campus facilities and AUK’s ongoing partnership with Dartmouth College. H.E. Dr Ali Al Omair, Kuwait’s Minister of Petroleum, State Minister of National Assembly Affairs and KPC Chairman, was the guest of honor. AUK’s Board of Trustees includes Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Founder and Chair of AUK; Mr Meshal Ali, Co-Founder and Vice Chair of AUK; Mr Wael Abdul Ghafoor, Co-Founder of AUK; Mr Faisal Al Ayyar, KIPCO’s Vice Chairman; Mr Samer Khanachet, KIPCO’s Group Chief Operating Officer; Dr Thomas Bartlett, Former President of Colgate University and American University in Cairo (AUC); Dr Tim Sullivan, Professor and Provost Emeritus, AUC; Dr Walid Moubarak, Director of the Institute of Diplomacy and Conflict Transformation, Lebanese American University; Professor Dr Nizar Hamzeh, AUK’s President; and Dr Dale Eickelman, Relationship Coordinator (Director), the Dartmouth College-AUK Program. Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, QPIC’s Chairman said, “We are proud to celebrate the company’s achievements throughout the past 10 years. QPIC represents a successful partnership that started as an initiative by the Kuwaiti government to encourage the private sector to invest in the petrochemicals industry. This has resulted in a number of leading investments that we are proud to be a part of today, and wish for another decade of success.” Mr Sadoun Ali, QPIC’s Vice Chairman and CEO said, “We continue to create partnerships that aim at enhancing the company’s position across the petrochemical industry. A prime example is EQUATE Petrochemical Company and The Kuwait Olefins Company, which are regarded amongst the most successful Public Private Partnership models in Kuwait’s petrochemical sector.” UFM’s CEO listed on POWER 50 Mr Ahmad Al Kandari, Vice Chairman and CEO of UFM, management industry, has was selected amongst the top professionals in Facilities been successfully leading Management Middle East magazine’s POWER 50 list for the UFM and second consecutive year. it a as establishing major facilities management provider Al Kandari said, “As the facilities management industry led in by the management of real estate properties continues to leadership, UFM has grown grow, we believe that it’s extremely important to apply to and implement the new trends in this area to meet the employees expectations of our customers.” across the GCC. Kuwait. Under include over his 3,000 employed Al Kandari, a veteran in the real estate and facilities Feature on Ahmed Yousef Al Kandari 8 KIPCO NEWS TAKAUD partners with Bahrain’s Capital Governorate Mr Luc Métivier (second from left) and H.E. Shaikh Hisham Bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa (third from right) during the meeting TAKAUD has organized a series of Capital Governor, H.E. Sheikh Hisham Mr financial in Bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, met with Governorate collaboration with the Bahrain Capital TAKAUD’s CEO, Mr Luc Métivier, and distinguished active social programs Governorate in an effort to enhance TAKAUD’s Chief Distribution Officer, Mr across public perception on financial planning Loay Ragheb, to discuss opportunities mission is to help empower people to and the need to save. for mutual cooperation across social and prepare for their long term financial cultural initiatives. future and success in achieving their education workshops Métivier the said, is local “The known Capital for community. its Our personal life aspirations.” As part of the initiative, Bahrain’s KAMCO advises Burgan Bank on its capital increase transaction KAMCO was appointed as the financial advisor to Burgan Bank’s capital increase process. Burgan Bank’s CEO, Mr Eduardo Eguren said, “KAMCO played an important role during this transaction which included facilitating an overall smooth process when dealing with concerned authorities. The company and Burgan Bank share a successful track record of joint partnerships in a number of projects.” KAMCO’s CEO, Mr Faisal Sarkhou also said, “Our work with Burgan Bank reflects organizations the enjoy, synergy and both highlights KAMCO’s overarching strategy towards maintaining its leadership position in local and regional asset management and investment markets.” Mr Eduardo Eguren Mr Faisal Sarkhou 9 KIPCO NEWS Gulfsat offers broadcasting services in Palestine Mr Mohammad Al Hajj (third from right) with representatives from the PBC during the signing ceremony Gulfsat with partnered more room for television networks and Dr Riyadh Al Hassan, President of Broadcasting broadcasting radio channels to operate the Palestinian Information Authority across the MENA region.” said, “This is a momentous occasion in Communications the Palestine Corporation (PBC) by offering Palestine’s media and communications satellite broadcasting capacity that accommodates up to 45 megabytes. “The new service acquired by PBC sector. The new satellite, ‘Sat Pal’, includes a range of added value benefits allows Palestine to use around 20 such secured stations, where the PBC will utilize five “The frequency, where connections are made to six stations that include news and agreement, which provides increased through fiber optics that are connected sports channels as well as Palestine capacity to Palestinian TV channels from 48.” by orbiting at eight degrees adjacent station,” added Mr Al Hajj. Mr Mohammad Chairman Al and Hajj, CEO Gulfsat’s said, as a non-disruptive Ramallah to the designated to Nile Sat’s orbital position, gives KUCM extends KNPC contract to mid-2016 Representatives of KUCM and KNPC at the dinner celebration Kuwait Management URC United Company subsidiary, contractual has agreement Construction (KUCM), extended with The agreement was marked with a dinner extension is a testament to the high a celebration at Safir Hotel & Residences standards that KUCM has maintained its Kuwait – Fintas, and included URC’s in existing projects, and is a strong Kuwait Chairman, Mr Tariq AbdulSalam, KUCM’s indicator of the successful partnership National Petroleum Company (KNPC) CEO, Eng Gamal Alnomiry, and KNPC that we have forged with KNPC.” for the Main Support Emergency and representatives. Operation Center Project at Ahmadi until mid-2016. 10 Mr Tariq AbdulSalam said, “The contract KIPCO NEWS Arab Orient holds annual staff meeting GIG launches new IR tools GIG launched a range of new tools on its website to enhance its overall investor practice. IR relations The (IR) Group’s solutions help facilitate the process of following and analyzing performance Arab Orient Insurance’s team during their annual meeting Arab Orient Insurance held its annual meeting to review annual and through quarterly key figures, as well as Mr Khalid Al Sanousi updated share information tools and fact sheets. the company’s activities and achievements in 2014. The meeting served as a platform to agree on and approve objectives for the current year. The meeting was headed by Mr Isam Abdelkhaliq, Arab Mr Khalid Al Sanousi, GIG’s Corporate Communications and IR Manager said, “The new IR tools help provide shareholders and other stakeholders with transparent and a consistent flow of information, while giving a detailed insight into our operations. Transparency is a core value of our business, Orient Insurance’s CEO, who provided valuable insight on allowing us to communicate stock related information while the company’s strategic plans and way forward to members adhering to market authority regulations and delivering on a of the Executive Committee, managers and general staff. best practice IR policy.” TAKAUD sponsors Bahrain’s annual HR Management Summit Mr Luc Métivier (third from right) and H.E. Dr Abdulhussain Bin Ali Mirza (center) with participating delegates during the event TAKAUD sponsored the sixth annual HR Management talent for success and sustainable growth. Summit. The event, which was held under the patronage of H.E. Dr Abdulhussain Bin Ali Mirza, Bahrain’s Minister of Mr Luc Métivier, TAKAUD’s CEO said, “Such events are State for Electricity and Water Affairs, included a wide range important platforms to highlight best practices and policies of topics such as talent management, reward schemes, companies should be implementing to deliver an overall employee value proposition and performance incentives. added value. The employment market is changing across the region. Employers must be more innovative in terms of During the event, TAKAUD emphasized the significance and their employee reward systems.” ability of companies to recruit, reward and retain their key 11 KIPCO NEWS URC’s Aswar Residences introduces new levels of creativity, innovation and modernity URC has pooled in its expert knowledge, creative design, comprehensive expertise with commitment and highly effective communications to offer its customers in Egypt an extremely innovative project, Aswar Residences. Its aim is to provide a unique development that resonates within the Egyptian community and one that positively improves its real estate offering. For families seeking residential opportunities in Egypt’s thriving modern city of New Cairo, Aswar Residences is a community of 75 villas, with average built-up areas starting from 530 sqm up to 765 sqm per villa, providing residents with security, space and privacy. It is close to the American University of Cairo, Dar Al Shiffa Specialized Clinics, Carrefour, El Akkad Hospital, Cairo International Airport and central downtown Cairo. With 24 hour security, the project is comprised of three story villas, a sumptuous range of landscape gardens, the widest variety of facilities, outdoor swimming pool, children’s play 12 area and a clubhouse with a fully equipped gymnasium and locker room. Each villa in Aswar Residences includes a minimum of three bedrooms and a basement level, designed to accommodate a parking garage, multipurpose room, and an additional room with a bathroom. Villas are divided into four clusters with 16 to 24 villas per cluster. Aswar Residences, which is expected to be completed in 2015, is located in Egypt’s New Cairo’s fifth settlement, Gamal Abd El Nasir Street, East Lotus Area. The arrangement of the properties and their strategic placement provides privacy for each home while allowing access to the main inside roads for each circulation. KIPCO Group employees can avail exclusive offers for Aswar Residences. Those interested, are encouraged to contact URC’s Sales and Leasing Department to learn more about the opportunities available. KIPCO NEWS QPIC acquires new HQ at KIPCO Tower QPIC acquired its new headquarters at KIPCO Tower. The company’s new premises, located on the 26th floor, boasts a 920 sqm of ideal working environment equipped with the latest and most advanced business tools. Mr Sadoun Ali, QPIC’s Vice Chairman and CEO said, “Acquiring the company’s new HQ is a strategic decision that reflects many benefits. We are committed to providing a friendly working atmosphere in one of the country’s most prestigious and technologically advanced towers. The initiative also reflects the synergy and trust amongst group companies, particularly United Towers Holding Company.” Mr Ahmed Al Sumait, Chairman and CEO of United Towers Holding Company also stated, “QPIC’s decision to acquire their new office reflects the utmost care in the quality of services provided to our tenants.” Mr Sadoun Ali (left) during the signing ceremony with Mr Ahmed Al Sumait Burgan Bank introduces new service FIMBank launches new service FIMBank recently launched its Easisave US Dollar savings account and fixed term deposits. The new service enables customers to open online savings account and fixed term deposits while benefitting from competitive interest rates. Burgan Bank introduced a new service that allows customers applying to any of the bank’s debit or credit The Easisave platform is easy, flexible and secure. It allows cards to receive them instantly and choose their own PIN Burgan Bank account holders in Kuwait, Turkey and Jordan to in an efficient and secure manner. interlink their existing Burgan Bank accounts with an Easisave account. The bank developed a dynamic issuance system that permits customers to receive their personalized debit and Customers can open their savings accounts and fixed term credit cards on the go at selective branches that include deposits in either the Euro or US Dollar currencies by logging the main branch, Adaliya, Shuwaikh Industrial Area, Jahraa on to Easisave.com. The minimum requirement for fixed term 2, Airport, Salmiya, Farwaniya and Rigga. The facility to deposits is EUR 1,000 or US $1,000, giving more room to select and change the cards’ PIN is available across all smaller savers who wish to open an account within European branches. Union remits. 13 KIPCO NEWS AUK’s CCE launches leadership program AUK’s Center for Continuing Education (CCE) launched its first leadership and supervisory skills certificate program, Emerging Leaders. The program is offered exclusively for corporates on a customized basis and accommodates various developmental needs for middle management professionals across any industry sector. The purpose of this program is to unlock business potential by examining the complex role of leaders through interactive, action oriented team engagement activities. It aims to build their core functional skills and develop an individual leadership philosophy. The program examines participants’ strengths as individual leaders, helps develop necessary management communication skills, and achieve different learning objectives through specific projects drawn from their very own industry sector. Participants do not have to be managers in their companies. The approach used in this program is represented in a concentric model, with the employee as the innermost circle of the model and the leadership skills acquired throughout the program as the surrounding circles. Participants in the program study different modules that include defining leadership, communication in the workplace, building and leading high performance teams, conflict resolution, exceptional customer care, creative problem 14 The Emerging Leaders Model solving, motivational leadership and achieving successful results. Upon completion, participants receive a professional certificate from the CCE. KIPCO NEWS Safir Fintas participates in HORECA Kuwait 2015 GIG participates in Kuwait Yacht Show 2015 Safir Fintas winners with Mr Saif Eddin Mohammed Kuwait’s Minister of Finance, H.E. Mr Anas Al Saleh (far left) with the GIG team Safir Hotel & Residences Kuwait – Fintas participated in GIG’s subsidiary, Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance, participated HORECA Kuwait for the second consecutive year. in the third annual Kuwait Yacht Show 2015 as the official insurance partner. The exhibition, which was held at the During the event, the hotel was recognized in 10 categories, Marina Crescent, featured a host of international marine winning two gold, one silver and six bronze medals. Mr brands and dealers. Saif Eddin Mohammed, the hotel’s GM, awarded winners with certificates of appreciation and gift vouchers. Mr Khalid Al Sanousi, GIG’s Corporate Communications and IR Manager said, “The Kuwait Yacht Show provided an excellent HORECA Kuwait is a comprehensive event covering the opportunity for visitors to explore a variety of insurance hospitality, catering and food industry sectors in Kuwait schemes for their boats and yachts. Our participation is and the GCC. based on the company’s underlying commitment to provide customers with the best possible insurance solutions.” JKB organizes leadership development program The instructor during the training session JKB organized a leadership development training program guidance, problem solving, managing errors and nurturing for its branch managers and representatives of different motivational skills. departments. The training course included a range of simulative and The program, ‘Lead Like a Pro’, focused on self-development, interactive activities that illustrated the overall objectives of institutional leadership, innovation, planning and methods of developing leadership skills across the sectors. 15 KIPCO NEWS UBC engages in prominent construction projects across Kuwait United Building Company (UBC), a fully owned subsidiary of URC, signed a mega contract with Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice to construct the new Public Prosecution’s Headquarters. The value of the company’s deal amounts to KD 24,547,000 and is the largest since its re-establishment in 2011. The project, which is expected to be completed by March 2017, consists of three basement levels, a ground floor, nine typical floors, a service level and a roof. The new building will be built over 70,000 sqm and includes a parking space that accommodates more than 580 cars. The building enjoys a strategic location in the heart of Kuwait City on Jamal Abdul Nasser Street, facing the Gulf Road, providing ease of access from different roads. It is expected to drive a positive impact across its surrounding geographic area with a complete enhancement in the district’s infrastructure to meet the building’s requirements. Moreover, UBC has successfully completed and delivered four residential buildings to Al Diyea Real Estate Company in Hawally. The project reflects the company’s efforts to accommodate the growing residential real estate sector in Kuwait. It represents a strong investment opportunity due to the increased demand on residential real estate projects. bathrooms, a living room, and a fully furnished kitchen. UBC continues to strengthen its position in the field of engineering, construction and contracting. The company is committed to making a strong and successful contribution Each of the buildings includes 24 apartments across nine floors, to the contracting sector by submitting tenders to meet the two service elevators and 48 parking spaces. The apartments, requirements of upcoming projects that are considered an which range between 75-100 sqm, include two bedrooms, two integral part of the country’s overall infrastructure. The Public Prosecution’s HQ 16 Residential buildings in Hawally KIPCO NEWS AUK recognizes its faculty Faculty members with Professor Dr Nizar Hamzeh (front row, sixth from left) Dr recognition event to celebrate scholarly President said, contributions faculty provide conference funding and research chapters, 45 journal articles, four book members. The event was attended grants in support of faculty professional reviews, 90 conference papers, and 28 by Mr Samer Khanachet, Member of development. and exhibitions, designs and performances. AUK’s Board of Trustees and KIPCO’s scholarship productivity has increased AUK also recognized faculty members Group Chief Operating Officer, and Dr by 30% from that of the previous year.” who received external grants and its made annual by its Hamzeh, “AUK AUK’s research and creative work Professor organized Nizar whose faculty AUK continues Our research to seven book fellowships. Jawad Behbehani, Dean of the College of Dentistry at Kuwait University. produced four books, AUK recognized 62 faculty members GIG organizes specialized workshop Participants interacting during the workshop GIG organized workshop its on employees a in The objective of the workshop was methods, understanding the concepts for to of stochastic methods and its varied the the comprehensive claims reserving Kuwait and help participants features and reserving, understand restrictions learn about of region. The session was developed by claims Actuarial Group, an education quality advantages and certified company, and conducted by reserving methods, its MD, Mr Luis Portugal. claims reserves using excel across all disadvantages the functions, and learning about solvency approach claims reserves. of calculating 17 KIPCO NEWS QPIC wins governance award QPIC ranked second place in the ‘Excellence Award in Governance’. The award was part of the Annual GCC Governance Conference, which was held under the theme of ‘The need for a GCC Governance Code’. This achievement reflects QPIC’s commitment to its investors by applying worldwide best practices in corporate governance and adhering to the highest transparency standards. QPIC’s Vice Chairman and CEO, Mr Sadoun Ali said, “Being a member of KIPCO, we commit to high standards of transparency and governance. The award is a testament to QPIC’s sound governance framework which ensures a robust working environment and achieving our shareholders’ best interests.” Mr Sadoun Ali (center) receiving the award JKB wins big JKB won four important accolades in 2014 by Global Banking and Finance Review (GBAF). The awards demonstrate its leading position as a bank of choice to its customers, while being an integral part of the Jordanian society. The bank won the ‘Best Core Banking Implementation in Jordan 2014’ award for successfully rolling out the ICS BANKS system across its branches and departments. The comprehensive system guarantees the highest standards of confidentiality and security while conducting any banking transaction. Committed to offering a broad range of innovative banking products and financial solutions, JKB won the ‘Best Retail Bank in Jordan 2014’ award. This recognition highlights the bank’s advanced infrastructure, e-branch setups, ATM network, and overall customer experience. JKB’s private banking unit also won the ‘Best Private Bank in Jordan 2014’ award. The award is a testament to the bank’s ability to build strong relationships with international banking and financial institutions while providing clients with a broad array of services and wealth management consultancy that ensures high returns. The bank’s social activities across Jordan were also recognized. JKB won the ‘Best CSR Bank in Jordan 2014’ award for its continuous efforts and contributions to supporting the local community and becoming the partner of choice with national organizations. 18 KIPCO NEWS Burgan Bank wins top award Mr Adrian Gostuski (second from right) receiving the award on behalf of the bank Burgan Bank won the ‘International Diamond Star for financial needs. It further cements our leadership in Quality’ award from Business Initiatives Directions (BID) operations, service and quality.” for the second consecutive year. The bank’s achievement comes as part of its commitment to adhere to high quality “Excellence is a core value of Burgan Bank’s brand. Previously, control measures across its operations. the bank was awarded the ‘International Platinum Star for Quality’ and ‘International Gold Star for Quality’ awards in Mr Adrian Gostuski, Burgan Bank’s Group COO said, “The an effort to recognize our methods in adopting international award is a testament to our approach in delivering world quality standards within our daily work,” added Mr Gostuski. class processing solutions that accommodate customers’ URC wins industry award GIG wins brand award Mr Khalid Al Sanousi (center) receiving the award URC won the ‘Best Retail Developer, Middle East – 2014’ GIG recently won the ‘Best Insurance Brand’ award from award from World Finance. The award, which is the Global Brands Magazine. The award recognizes GIG’s superior company’s first corporate recognition, marks its leadership brand across the insurance sector and its ongoing brand and market dominance across the real estate development communications efforts. sector for more than 40 years. The award is attributed to GIG’s commitment to quality, Mr Tariq AbdulSalam, URC’s Chairman said, “The award consistent branding activities, customer service, and overall is a reflection of our strategy which aims at delivering performance. top quality offerings using sound practices coupled with innovative design techniques. URC’s projects are a clear Mr Khalid Al Sanousi, GIG’s Corporate Communications and representation of how design driven properties play IR Manager said, “GIG’s brand places a strong emphasis on significant roles within the communities they are a part of.” building long lasting relationships that are based on mutual respect, and create desirability across the insurance sector.” 19 Burgan Bank a regional group serving you in 7 countries through more than 233 branches “Best Domestic Retail Bank of the Year” “Best Cash Management” from Asian Banking and Finance Magazine from Asian Banking and Finance Magazine “Best Investor Relations in GCC” from World Finance As part of our continuous strife for leadership in the banking industry both in Kuwait and the MENAT region, we have achieved a strong presence in 7 countries with a robust network comprising more than 233 branches. Burgan Bank, driven by you. Burgan Bank Group: Kuwait - Jordan - Turkey - Algeria - Iraq - Tunisia - Lebanon 20 For more information call 1804080, or visit www.burgan.com “Best Banking Group in Kuwait” from World Finance “Eurostar for Quality” “Best Private Bank in Kuwait” from Business Directions from CFI-Capital Finance International KIPCO CARES KAMCO sponsors CFA awards ceremony Part of the awards ceremony KAMCO sponsored the 2015 CFA awards ceremony in said, “Our social responsibility program places a strong Kuwait. The company has been supporting this event for six emphasis on the role of education. Sponsoring such years, reflecting its underlying commitment towards higher academic functions mirrors our solid belief in creating and education and knowledge development. preparing a healthy financial environment for all charter and other similar academic diploma holders to create a Mr Mohammed Al Hubail, KAMCO’s Chief Resources Officer successful career path.” Arab Orient participates in Business Leaders Campaign Burgan Bank holds blood drive Mr Isam Abdelkhaliq addressing the students The bank’s employees donating blood Arab Orient Insurance participated in the annual Business Burgan Bank held a blood drive for its employees at the bank’s Leaders Campaign, which was held by Injaz - Jordan. The headquarters. The initiative was carried out in partnership aim of the company’s participation is to share valuable with the Central Blood Bank in Kuwait, under the theme of insight with students on overcoming business challenges ‘You too can save a life’. throughout their careers. The event aimed at highlighting the need to donate blood As part of the campaign, Mr Isam Abdelkhaliq, Arab Orient to save people’s lives while also supporting the Blood Bank. Insurance’s CEO, addressed students of Hai Al Amawi Burgan Bank’s blood drive is part of its social responsibility School. During his lecture, Mr Abdelkhaliq focused on his program that includes a wide range of activities that are career experience and how obstacles can add more value directed at the Kuwaiti society. to an individual’s path to success. 21 KIPCO CARES JKB holds several CSR activities JKB participated in a number of corporate social responsibility served as a platform to perform a winter classical guitar recital. activities that underlined the bank’s role in reaching out to the The concert witnessed a large turnout of artists, bank’s clients, Jordanian society. employees and the general public. The bank supported the Baptist School’s football league and the JKB’s marketing and public relations team visited the SOS Arab Model School’s basketball tournament. Representatives Children’s Village. The team relayed the bank’s support by from JKB presented a range of gifts and certificates of donating various funds to cover the ongoing expenses of appreciation to participating athletes. The initiative is part of accommodating and providing for children residing in the JKB’s continuous efforts in supporting younger generations and village. equipping them with the necessary skills. Ms Dana Jaradat, JKB’s Marketing and PR Manager said, “This initiative embodies the bank’s overall objective of integrating its operations across all social levels in Jordan, and empowering children to achieve their full potential.” Moreover, JKB sponsored the ‘Music for Petra’ concert, which was organized by Petra National Trust. The event, inspired by the rich history and heritage of Petra, was designed to support awareness programs that aim at promoting local cultural bonds while also highlighting important Jordanian landmark destinations such as Rose City. The bank continues to relay its commitment to the social fabric of Jordan by supporting the West Irbid Charitable Society for Special Needs Challenges. The aim of JKB’s support is to shed light on the requirements of people with special needs and to engage them in the community. Through the bank’s support, athletes with physical disabilities were able to participate in the Amman International Marathon 2014. Part of the bank’s social responsibility framework is the support of local Jordanian arts and culture. JKB, in collaboration with the Arab Culture Center, hosted a musical event featuring renowned artists Tariq Harb and Ghassan Naji. The evening 22 KIPCO CARES KAMCO holds cancer awareness lecture Safir Fintas welcomes LoYAC interns KAMCO’s CEO, Mr Faisal Sarkhou (far left) and Ms Sana Al Hadlaq (far right) presenting a certificate of appreciation to Dr Waleed Alduaij Mr Saif Eddin Mohammed (third from left) with the interns and representatives from the hotel KAMCO organized an awareness lecture on prostate cancer for its employees, which was themed ‘Everything you need to know about prostate cancer’. Safir Hotel & Residence Kuwait – Fintas opened its doors for a new batch of interns in collaboration with LoYAC. During their time at the hotel, interns were exposed to different client assignments that aim at gaining valuable work experience, improving their presentation and communications skills and growing their professional careers. Dr Waleed Alduaij, MBChB (Hons), PHD internal medicine, and Dr Ahmad Almarzouq, MBChB, Msc Urology, were welcomed to conduct the lecture that highlighted important information relating to prostate cancer males need to be aware of. The medical professionals of early detection through of preventive measures maintaining a healthy diet emphasized on the importance checkups, as well as a number against the disease such as and regular exercise. Ms Sana Al Hadlaq, KAMCO’s SVP Marketing and Client Relationship said, “The lecture saw a large turnout from staff members. Such initiatives fall in line with our social responsibility framework that aims to support and focus on health, education and the environment.” Mr Saif Eddin Mohammed, the hotel’s GM said, “Our partnership with LoYAC aims at developing opportunities and helping young nationals build sustainable careers. We continue to recognize the importance of such projects and are keen to play a significant role in making it a success.” Ms Somaya Shawash, the hotel’s HR Manager also said, “Each year, we look forward to welcoming LoYAC interns into our practice. It is fulfilling to provide Kuwaiti youth with practical hospitality experience while helping our own professionals enhance their mentoring and leadership skills.” Marina Hotel and Safir Fintas hold employee open days Marina Hotel held its employee open day to recognize and reward the performance of its employees in 2014. The event, which was held at the hotel’s private beach front, was themed ‘Extreme Sports’ and included a range of entertainment programs as well as valuable prizes. Mr Nabil Hammoud, Marina Hotel’s GM said, “This annual initiative demonstrates the hotel’s commitment to its employees, and one which opens more avenues to progress, development, motivation and rewarding individuals for their contributions.” Marina Hotel’s team at the open day Safir Hotel & Residences Kuwait – Fintas also held an open day for its employees and their families. The event was held at a desert camp and included a wide number of funfilled activities, competitions, birthday celebrations, a lunch gathering and valuable gifts. The open day was held to give back to the hotel’s employees for their hard work, efforts and commitment throughout the past year. Safir Fintas’ team celebrate their open day 23 KIPCO CARES Journey of Hope Team recognizes GIG’s support GIG was recognized by the Journey of Hope Team, who expressed their gratitude for the company’s support in their latest sea journey. Mr Farqad Al Sane, GIG’s Chairman, and Mr Khaled Al Hasan, Group CEO, along with a number of department managers welcomed participants of the Journey of Hope Team and congratulated them on their success. GIG received a token of appreciation for providing marine insurance and regulating health and safety onboard this activity. GIG’s senior executives with members of the Journey of Hope Team Marina Hotel and Safir Fintas host annual staff parties The Safir Fintas team during the celebration Marina Hotel held its annual staff party, which provided an opportunity for the hotel’s team to celebrate their achievements in 2014 and outline the objectives of the current year. During the event, Mr Nabil Hammoud, Marina Hotel’s GM, emphasized the importance of team collaboration to deliver strong results through service excellence. The evening included award certificates to recognize the best employee of the year, best performer of the year, best supervisor of the year, best supervisor and employee of the month. Marina Hotel’s team celebrate their continued successes Safir Hotel & Residences Kuwait – Fintas also held its annual associates night to mark their hard work and efforts that led to Certificates of appreciation were distributed to employees, a successful 2014. The event commenced with an introductory supervisor and manager of the year 2014 for their notable note from Mr Saif Eddin Mohammed, the hotel's GM, to all achievements. staff members outlining their outstanding performance during the past year. 24 KIPCO CARES AUK participates in UN World Cities Day AUK participated in the UN World Cities Day. The initiative is created by UN-Habitat, an agency that works within the United Nations to encourage cities to adopt sustainable solutions. Ms Dalal Al Radhi, UN-Habitat’s Program Communication and Advocacy Associate said, “Part of UN-Habitat’s approach is to involve communities across civic engagement initiatives to allow residents to contribute towards sustainable urban developments.” AUK’s graphic design students relayed their support towards this initiative by creating a variety of artwork displays that were constructed using recycled materials. Hesah Al Jenfawi, a Computer Engineering student at AUK, showcased a poster about urban e-mobility and how the method can be applied in computer engineering context. Aya Kandil, a junior Graphic Design student, designed the posters for the exhibition and assisted the students in displaying their various work. Moustafa El Khashab, a recent graduate in Graphic Design from AUK, created a car and a motorcycle made from discarded household and hardware items to promote recycling awareness. Hesah Al Jenfawi (right) with Dr Detlef Hummes, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at AUK Ms Dalal Al Radhi Professor William Andersen (far right) from AUK’s Department of Art and Graphic Design with participating students (From left): Aya Kandil; Moustafa El Khashab; Dr Detlef Hummes; and Hesah AlJenfawi 25 NEW CITY, NEW OPPORTUNITY ASWAR RESIDENCES NEW CAIRO OUTDOOR GARDENS, SWIMMING POOL CLUBHOUSE & KIDS PLAY AREAS CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR KIPCO GROUP EMPLOYEES A Development By For sales opportunities or more information please contact: 26 www.urc.com.kw Kuwait office D: +965 2295 3600 D: +965 2295 3602 / 3 M: +965 6505 9898 Email: sales@urc.com.kw Al-Shaheed Tower Khalid Bin Al-Waleed St. Sharq P.O. Box 2232 Safat 13023, Kuwait www.aswarresidences.com KIPCO INTERVIEW QPIC Vice Chairman & CEO: The company’s investments are financially stable The petrochemical sector in Kuwait is crucial to the growth of the oil and gas industry. Kuwait’s petrochemical business has an opportunity to grow thanks to increasing demand from emerging Asian markets. 27 KIPCO INTERVIEW various in Banking, finance and investment its investment strategy and approach public management. Prior to joining QPIC, he to benefit from the overall industrial petrochemical sector faces investment was the managing director and CEO of sector, and not just the petrochemicals challenges. This has encouraged private KAMCO investments. Mr Ali also headed component of it. He said that the sector companies to invest and grow the various company focuses on various investments sector through a wide range of projects Group companies. However, despite opportunities, the the local functions within the KIPCO in companies that include SADAFCO, UOP and NAPESCO. and initiatives. He said, “QPIC is one of the largest private QPIC is actively seeking partnerships sector investors that operate within the “QPIC’s with reputed entities and major financial petrochemical industry and oil services on consulting the in Kuwait. The company invested close to opportunities. group’s sister companies to select viable KD 140 million in EQUATE Petrochemical the company has secured long term investment opportunities that best fits Company, The Kuwait Olefins Company investments that helped grow its income its strategic objectives across the GCC (TKOC) and Kuwait Aromatics, which base while also acquiring opportunities and the Middle East region. are the country’s largest petrochemical that generate higher returns,” said Mr and strategic complexes, in addition Ali. agencies including 28 Projects (UOP) Since its is built business inception, to QPIC’s Vice Chairman and CEO, who National Petroleum Services Company Mr Ali said, “QPIC’s investments are shared valuable insight on the company’s (NAPESCO) in the chemicals and oil financially stable to cope with changing operations and investments. services” market conditions. A great example on has over two decades of experience Oil model sustainable KIPCOLife met with Mr Sadoun Ali, Mr Ali joined QPIC in June 2012 and United business pursuing and Strategic investments & profitability Mr Ali explained that QPIC has revised that is when the global and economies collapsed into a major recession in 2008, QPIC proved its consistency KIPCO INTERVIEW oil The drop in pected prices is ex QUATE to reduce E and TKOC’s competitive advantage. trend in profitability, apart from the overall industrial investment arm. As a minimal losses beard in 2009, due result, the acquisition of SADAFCO and to the commissioning UOP from UIC served as an ideal fit to of our associates’ cost project of one however, financial support. Drop in oil prices QPIC benefits from a strategic balance QPIC’s strategic objectives. across QPIC recovered in the year after and its investments. However, “The move did not only add scale to our operationally, the drop in oil prices business model, but has also increased is expected to reduce EQUATE and In terms of the company’s expansion, our geographic reach. SADAFCO for TKOC’s competitive advantage. “This Mr Ali noted QPIC’s efforts with Kuwait example, added both a regional and is because the production cost of other Petroleum Corporation (KPC) in working sectorial breadth to QPIC’s portfolio, competing companies operating across on prospective projects and privatization which proved to be favorable to our the oil sector would force a drop in their plans. The company is also engaged operations considering the drop in oil product prices,” explained Mr Ali. in continued its growth trend.” multinational prices. It further adds to the company’s companies on different ways to and steady income growth levels through However, the fall of oil prices would projects to further enhance the sector, dividend distribution,” added Mr Ali. improve the margin of Kuwait Aromatics’ discussions with products, locally and regionally. Streamlining operations He further subsidiaries explained are that also UOP’s gaining which significantly Furthermore, the to a declining considerable exposure to larger projects. KIPCO Group has brought several UIC Al Khorayef United Holding (AKUH), a improvements on the wellhead and oil UOP associate, successfully constructed services sector which would directly and commissioned one of the largest oil impact QPIC’s investments. scope expanded to become KIPCO’s encourage oil prices Mr Ali noted that QPIC’s investment also leads performance. The streamlining process across the investments under the QPIC umbrella. would would enhanced more and gas gathering centers with QPIC’s 29 30 OSN SPECIAL REPORT OSN and Viacom collaborate to deliver new channels OSN and Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc., have partnered to launch three new channels that appeal to youth and families. The channels, which include Nickelodeon HD, Nick Jr and MTV Live HD, bring OSN’s HD channel offering to 55. OSN features both Nickelodeon HD and Nick Jr in English and Arabic. VIMN will further transform the production of Nickelodeon HD into the only international kids TV channel in Arabic, produced in the MENA region exclusively for OSN. Mr David Butorac, OSN’s CEO said, “This partnership reflects the continued efforts in strengthening our premium and exclusive content offerings to add more value for our subscribers’ experience.” Mr Raffaele Annecchino, VIMN’s Executive VP and MD South Europe, MENA, also said, “The collaboration with OSN is an ideal opportunity for VIMN to deliver a host of content across the MENA region. The addition of these channels will create a strong balance and provide programs that appeal to different segments.” Mr Raffaele Annecchino (right) with Mr Emad Morcos, OSN’s SVP Strategy, Affiliate Channels and Digital OSN Play adds more content OSN is providing its subscribers the opportunity to view popular South Asian entertainment programs from OSN Pehla on its online viewing platform, OSN Play. This service is starting with four of OSN Pehla’s channels which include Colors, Sony, SAB and Aaj Tak. Moreover, OSN released the full new third season of ‘House of Cards’ on OSN Play, at the same time it was released in the United States. OSN Play now includes all three seasons for fans to enjoy at their convenience. Mr Emad Marcos, OSN’s SVP for Strategy, Affiliate Channels and Digital said, “We are committed to delivering the best TV series and movies on innovative platforms. OSN Play guarantees a unique and convenient experience for subscribers who can access the online platform for free.” 31 OSN SPECIAL REPORT OSN scoops top honors at Broadcast Pro Mideast Awards Arab superstar and presenter of ‘Mousameh Karim’, George Kordahi (far right), receiving the award Paulo Ferreira, OSN’s Head of Commercial, Digital, and New Business Development (far left), and Lisa Robinson, Director – OSN’s Conditional Access and Digital Platform Delivery (far right) receiving the award for ‘Go By OSN’. OSN won the ‘Outstanding TV Program of the Year’ and the ‘Outstanding MENA OTT Initiative’ awards at the Broadcast Pro Middle East awards ceremony. Mr David Butorac, OSN’s CEO said, “The awards reflect our continued investments in delivering relevant content to our subscribers. With digital and mobile media changing TV consumption habits, responding to such needs is a top priority at OSN.” The first award recognizes OSN’s ‘Mousameh Karim’ production, which is featured on OSN Ya Hala! HD, while the second award highlights the company’s online TV service, ‘Go by OSN’. OSN launches WWE® network OSN participates in INFOCONNECT 2015 Mr David Butorac, OSN’s CEO (left), with WWE superstar John Cena The OSN booth OSN and WWE® announced a five year partnership that allows for the distribution of the WWE Network as a premium, linear channel ahead of its signature event, WrestleMania®. OSN participated in INFOCONNECT 2015, the biggest shopper event for the IT and Communication sector held in Kuwait. This agreement builds on the existing partnership with WWE to air its flagship programs that include Raw®, SmackDown®, NXT® and Superstars. OSN subscribers can access the premium linear network via their set top boxes, OSN Play and through WWE Network applications. WWE Network will also be offered on GO by OSN. 32 Throughout the event, OSN showcased its unique technology with special demonstrations of OSN Plus HD, the region’s first 3D, HD, internet enabled satellite receiver and recorder, and OSN Play, the region’s first online viewing platform. OSN SPECIAL REPORT OSN creates largest cricket bat OSN unveiled a giant cricket bat that is 32 meters long, four meters wide and weighs 950 kg. The initiative reflects the company’s bid to win the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Cricket Bat’. Mr Hamad Malik, OSN’s CMO said, “Creating the world’s largest cricket bat is more than a symbolic gesture. It shows our tribute to the world of cricket, while also celebrating OSN’s exclusive telecast rights of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.” The bid reinforces OSN’s status as a leading supporter of cricket, and the official sponsor of the UAE National Cricket Teams. The company holds exclusive broadcast rights for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Cricket fans expressed their support for the UAE National Cricket Team ahead of their World Cup competition by writing different messages on the bat. OSN extends partnership with Emirates Cricket Board Mr David Butorac (center) with the UAE National Cricket Team OSN extended its partnership with the Emirates Cricket Board as the official sponsor of the UAE National Cricket Teams for 2015. Mr David Butorac, OSN’s CEO said, “The extended partnership with UAE’s National Cricket teams highlights our underlying commitment to promote national cricket talent. OSN is focused on creating a strong platform to recognize the next cricket generation in the UAE and the region.” CEO added, “The support of OSN comes as a strong motivation for the team as they know their performance reaches their fans and friends through seamless live telecasts. The support from the region is their inspiration to deliver their best.” Mr David East, Emirates Cricket Board’s 33 OSN SPECIAL REPORT OSN… Innovating success Mr Mark Billinge The nature of the broadcasting industry is such that nothing as well as technology. This includes content aggregation, remains the same for long. New technologies are constantly processing, transmission, encryption and finally, the delivery improving the systems and procedures by which content is to the receiving device in the customers’ home. produced, transmitted and delivered. OSN’s Broadcast Operations Department is at the heart of such developments and is the powerhouse of the OSN network. It is currently going through a major overhaul with a number of important projects planned for the current year. KIPCOLife met with Mr Mark Billinge, OSN’s Chief Technology Officer, whose mandate covers end to end broadcast operations including all technology developments and the upgrade of We pride ourselves by offering customers a truly innovative service on a world class platform that features the latest HD broadcast and platform technology. Our state of the art over the top platform, GO, is considered amongst the most advanced of its kind in the region, and is in line with cutting edge international standards. The service has been recognized through a number of awards that we’ve won earlier. OSN’s platform. Please tell us more about some of the new projects you’re working on and how you think they will impact He says that OSN has made important achievements to bring the overall business. the company’s broadcast, platform and technology in line with, and exceeding, cutting edge international standards. Here are details of the interview. 34 What are some of the key successes you have achieved to date? Currently, we’re working on a number of exciting projects that aim at improving both the platform and broadcast aspects of the business. We’re in the process of developing a new range of set top boxes that will offer more value to the customers. The new launch will represent the next generation of home What is your department responsible for? entertainment in the region. We’re also establishing stronger We handle all aspects of broadcast and platform operations, links between companion devices such as tablets, mobile OSN SPECIAL REPORT We offer customers rvices innovative se the that feature roadcast b D H t s e t la and platform technology phones and our set top boxes, including access to Electronic the continuous improvements in user experience and new Program Guides and video on demand catalogues. features introduced. We are working on expanding our Network Operations During the past year we’ve made several other enhancements Center (NOC) and Central Operations Room (CAR), where all to improve the customer experience and usability of the broadcast operations for OSN Pehla will move from Jordan service. A few examples include the unified planner which to Dubai. This will help us maintain costs at minimal levels, brings together all On Demand and content recorded from whilst ensuring an efficient control over broadcasting output. linear and presents it in a more organized manner. OSN’s HD channels have proven to be a huge subscription driver, and we’re constantly increasing our HD offerings. This In addition, GO demonstrates a true sign of our ambition is attributed to a new range of parameters we’re using from to continue growing and further cement ourselves as the our satellites, which gives us more bandwidth to convert more premium broadcaster in the MENA region. We think we will see existing channels to HD. revolutionary change that could drive the OSN’s development for the next decade. These developments help us redefine our position from different free to air and other platforms operating across the region to placing OSN at the forefront of the broadcast technology. It will also further enhance our ability to provide premium services and content to our growing subscriber base. Any expansion plans? We are expanding our CAR in the Dubai headquarters. This is the central area where we house the servers that relay our content to OSN’s subscribers. It acts as the engine room and dynamic thrust of the business. Moreover, we are also growing What are the latest updates on OSN Plus HD and OSN our NOC, which is considered the most important component Play? of the operation where our teams monitor the entire platform, We have seen an increase in customer satisfaction owing to which is comprised of nearly 150 channels. 35 36 أسرة كيبكــــو New Babies المواليد الجدد مدير،تهانينا إلى مصطفى الشامي ،تهانينا إلى بوتان سمير محمد أول في إدارة المحاسبة والمالية مساعد مدير في إدارة المحاسبة بمناسبة قدوم،في شركة كيبكو بمناسبة،والمالية في شركة كيبكو مولودته الجديدة ميرال قدوم مولودته الجديدة سهى Congratulations to Moustapha Chami, Senior Manager in the Accounts & Finance Department of KIPCO who has been blessed with Myral a new baby girl Congratulations to Puthan P. Sameer Mohammed, Assistant Manager in the Accounts & Finance Department of KIPCO who has been blessed with Suha a new baby girl ،تهانينا إلى محمود أبو بكر مساعد نائب رئيس في إدارة العمالء والتسويق في شركة بمناسبة قدوم مولودته،كامكو الجديدة نورا Congratulations to Mahmoud Abu Baker, Assistant Vice President in the Client Relationship & Marketing Department of KAMCO who has been blessed with Noora a new baby girl نائب،تهانينا إلى بوبيندار سينغ الرئيس في مجموعة األعمال االستشارية في مركز المعرفة بمناسبة قدوم مولودته،بلسر الجديدة آرزا Congratulations to Bhupinder Singh, Vice President in the Business Advisory Group of PKC who has been blessed with Aarza a new baby girl ،تهانينا إلى غاريما أرورا المستشارة الرئيسية في مجموعة األعمال االستشارية في بمناسبة،مركز المعرفة بلسر قدوم مولودتها الجديدة آفين Congratulations to Garima Arora, Principal Consultant in the Business Advisory Group of PKC who has been blessed with Avni a new baby girl New Marriages المتزوجون الجدد مسؤول،تهانينا إلى جانسي جيدام الموارد البشرية في شركة شبكة بمناسبة،الخليج لالتصاالت قدوم مولودتها الجديدة أرادانا سري هري ،تهانينا إلى محمد يونس ،OSN فني ميداني في شركة بمناسبة قدوم مولودته الجديدة أبرار مسؤول،تهانينا إلى فيليمون راجان عالقات المستثمرين في إدارة االتصال المؤسسي وعالقات المستثمرين في بمناسبة،مجموعة الخليج للتأمين قدوم مولودته الجديدة إيفانا ماري ضابط،تهانينا إلى كرم العواملة أول في إدارة التأمين البحري ︱gig والطيران والطاقة في شركة الشرق العربي للتأمين بمناسبة ً زواجه مؤخرا Congratulations to Jancy Geddam, HR Executive of Gulfnet, who has been blessed with Aradana Yelchuri a new baby girl Congratulations to Mohamed Younis, Technician of OSN, who has been blessed with Abrar a new baby girl Congratulations to Philemon Rajan, Investor Relations Officer in the Corporate Communications and IR Department of GIG, who has been blessed with Evana Mary a new baby girl Congratulations to Karam Al Awamleh, Senior Officer in the Marine, Aviation & Energy Department at gig︱Arab Orient Insurance Company, who was married recently Promotions & New Qualifications الترقيات و المؤهالت المهنية الجديدة رئيس محلل،تهانينا إلى فواز السلطان الذي،مالي في شركة الفنادق الكويتية اجتاز بنجاح اختبارات القيد في سجل مراقبي الحسابات في دولة الكويت من شركة،تهانينا إلى كلير بيشوب التي تمت ترقيتها،تقاعد لالدخار والتقاعد إلى مدير الموارد البشرية في إدارة الموارد البشرية من شركة،تهانينا إلى حنان سلطان التي تمت ترقيتها،تقاعد لالدخار والتقاعد إلى مشرف العمليات في إدارة العمليات من شركة،تهانينا إلى إيمان عالوي التي تمت ترقيتها،تقاعد لالدخار والتقاعد إلى مساعد مدير – التسويق والمشاريع الرقمية في إدارة التسويق واالتصاالت من مركز،تهانينا إلى أخيل بانسال الذي تمت ترقيته إلى،المعرفة بلسر المستشار أول في مجموعة األعمال االستشارية Congratulations to Fawaz AlSultan, Chief Financial Analyst of Kuwait Hotels Company, who has successfully passed the Registered External Auditors Exams in the State of Kuwait Congratulations to Clare Bishop, of Takaud Savings & Pensions Company, who has been promoted to HR Manager in the HR Department Congratulations to Hanan Sultan, of Takaud Savings & Pensions Company, who has been promoted to Operations Supervisor in the Operations Department Congratulations to Eman Allawi, of Takaud Savings & Pensions Company, who has been promoted to Assistant Manager – Digital Marketing & Projects in the Marketing & Communications Department Congratulations to Akhil Bansal, of PKC, who has been promoted to Senior Consultant in the Business Advisory Group 37 KIPCO PEOPLE Promotions & New Qualifications الترقيات و المؤهالت المهنية الجديدة من مركز،تهانينا إلى بولكيت غويل الذي تمت ترقيته،المعرفة بلسر إلى المستشار في مجموعة األعمال االستشارية من مركز المعرفة،تهانينا إلى رافي جاين الذي تمت ترقيته إلى المستشار في،بلسر مجموعة األعمال االستشارية من مركز،تهانينا إلى روشاك أغاروال الذي تمت ترقيته،المعرفة بلسر إلى المستشار في مجموعة األعمال االستشارية من،تهانينا إلى سونال ماهيشواري التي تمت ترقيتها،مركز المعرفة بلسر إلى المستشار في مجموعة األعمال االستشارية من شركة،تهانينا إلى أنور فياض الذي تمت ترقيته إلى نائب رئيس،كامكو أول في اإلدارة القانونية Congratulations to Pulkit Goel, of PKC, who has been promoted to Consultant in the Business Advisory Group Congratulations to Ravi Jain, of PKC, who has been promoted to Consultant in the Business Advisory Group Congratulations to Rochak Agarwal, of PKC, who has been promoted to Consultant in the Business Advisory Group Congratulations to Sonal Maheshwari, of PKC, who has been promoted to Consultant in the Business Advisory Group Congratulations to Anwar Fayad, of KAMCO, who has been promoted to Senior Vice President in the Legal Department من الجامعة،تهانينا إلى ريحاب البهي التي تمت ترقيتها،األمريكية في الكويت العالقات العامة- إلى مدير مساعد والتسويق في إدارة العالقات العامة من الجامعة،تهانينا إلى مونيكا متى التي تمت ترقيتها،األمريكية في الكويت إلى مرشد أكاديمي أول في مركز اإلرشاد األكاديمي أحمد صالح من شركة.تهانينا إلى د شبكـة الخليج لالتصاالت الذي تمت ترقيته إلى الرئيس التنفيذي في اإلدارة العليا من مجموعة،تهانينا الى غدير العون التي تمت ترقيتها إلى،الخليج للتأمين مدير في إدارة الشؤون اإلدارية تهانينا إلى يوسف أحمد من شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت الذي تمت ترقيته إلى الرئيس التنفيذي للعمليات في اإلدارة العليا Congratulations to Rehab ElBahey, of AUK, who has been promoted to Assistant Director, PR & Marketing in the Office of Public Affairs Congratulations to Monica Matta, of AUK, who has been promoted to Senior Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center Congratulations to Dr. Ahmad Salih of Gulfnet who has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer in the Top Management Congratulations to Ghadeer Al Own, of GIG, who has been promoted to Manager in the Administrative Affairs Department Congratulations to Yousif Ahmad of Gulfnet who has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer in the Top Management Newly Hired الموظفون الجدد ثنيان الوقيان 38 صغرى دشتي أحمد الظفيري عبداهلل البلوشي غسان بني المرجى Thunayan Alwoqayan Sughra Dashti Ahmad Al Zufairi Abdullah Al Buloushi Ghassan Bani Al Marjeh التحق بالعمل لدى شركة II كامكو بوظيفة محلل مالي في إدارة االستثمارات البديلة التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة الخليج لتأمينات الحياة بوظيفة مدير وحدة في إدارة تسويق تأمينات الحياة والصحي الفردي التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة محلل مالي متدرب في إدارة التخطيط المالي االستراتيجي والمحاسبة المالية التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة الخزينة متدرب في إدارة االستثمارات البنكية والخزانة التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة رئيس مدراء العمليات في مجموعة العمليات has joined KAMCO as a Financial Analyst II in the Alternative Investments Department has joined GLIC as a Unit Manager in the Marketing Individual Life & Health Insurance Department has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Financial Analyst in the Strategic Financial Planning & Financial Accounting Control Department has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Treasury in the Investment Banking & Treasury Department has joined Burgan Bank as a Chief Operations Officer in the Operations Group أسرة كيبكــــو الموظفون الجدد Newly Hired جاسم أبل Jasem Abul Abdulwahab Al Qnae Kholoud Al Roumi Mshary Al Abdullah التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة خبير تطوير اإلداري في إدارة الموارد البشرية والتطوير التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مساعد مدير عالقات عمالء المشاريع الصغيرة والمتوسطة في مجموعة المصرفية للخدمات الشخصية التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة محلل نظم معلومات اإلدارة في إدارة االستثمارات البنكية والخزانة التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مسؤول وحدة المعالجة المركزية في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة محلل مالي في إدارة التخطيط المالي االستراتيجي والمحاسبة المالية has joined Burgan Bank as a Specialist – Organizational Development in the Human Resources Department has joined Burgan Bank as an Assistant Relationship Manager – SME in Retail Banking has joined Burgan Bank as an Analyst – MIS in & the Investment Banking Treasury Department has joined Burgan Bank as a Central Processing Unit Officer in the Operations Group أحمد آرتي تالة العبدالعالي has joined Burgan Bank as a Financial Analyst in the & Strategic Financial Planning Financial Accounting Control Department Ahmad Arti Talah Al Abdulaaly عيسى علي Essa Ali Jaber Al Jaber جابر الجابر Ahmad Muqadas التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مسؤول عالقات عمالء في مجموعة المصرفية للخدمات الشخصية التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مسؤول التطوير اإلداري متدرب في إدارة الموارد البشرية والتطوير التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مسؤول تسويات الخزانة في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مسؤول عمليات الموارد البشرية متدرب في إدارة الموارد البشرية والتطوير التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مسؤول التسوية واالسترداد في مجموعة المصرفية للخدمات الشخصية has joined Burgan Bank as a Customer Relationship Officer in Retail Banking has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Organizational Development Officer in the Human Resources Department has joined Burgan Bank as a Treasury Settlement Officer in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee HR Operations Officer in the Human Resources Department has joined Burgan Bank as a Settlement & Chargeback Officer in Retail Banking حمد بن حجي 39 عبد الوهاب القناعي خلود الرومي مشاري العبداهلل سمية صادق Sumaia Sadeq فواز دشتي فرح عطيه دانه الفضلي أحمد مقدس علي الخباز Hamad Ben Haji Fawaz Dushty Farah Atieh Danah Al Fadhli Ali Al Khabaz التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group KIPCO PEOPLE Newly Hired الموظفون الجدد هيا الخضراء شوق الحسن يوسف غلوم جواهر الشمري Sarah Al Ajmi Shouq Al Hasan Yousef Ghuloum Jawaher Al Shemeri التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group مها أشكناني محمد المسلم آمنة الدمخي شهد الحوال عايشة مال اهلل Maha Ashkanani Mohammed Al Moslem Amenah Al Damkhi Shahad Al Hawal Aishah Malallah التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group مريم أحمد 40 سارة العجمي Haya Al Khadra عبداهلل سليمان نادية حيدر محمد الخلف بسام البسام Maryam Ahmad Abdullah Sulaiman Nadiah Heedar Mohammad Al Khalaf Bassam Al Bassam التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مساعد مدير فرع في مجموعة المصرفية للخدمات الشخصية has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as an Assistant Branch Manager in Retail Banking أسرة كيبكــــو الموظفون الجدد Newly Hired شيري أومين Sherry Oommen Durar Al Rabbah Abdullah Abbas Ahmad Al Hammadi التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مدير إدارة االلتزام في إدارة االلتزام التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مسؤول عالقات عمالء في المجموعة المصرفية التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مدير مخاطر المشاريع في إدارة المخاطر التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة إداري مراكز غرفة التداول في إدارة التخطيط المالي االستراتيجي والمحاسبة المالية التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة خبير أول شؤون عمالء في مجموعة المصرفية للخدمات الشخصية has joined Burgan Bank as a Compliance Manager in the Compliance Department has joined Burgan Bank as a Relationship Officer in the Banking Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Project Risk Manager in the Risk Management Department has joined Burgan Bank as a Position Keeper in the Strategic Financial Planning & Financial Accounting Control Department has joined Burgan Bank as a Senior CEM Specialist in Retail Banking يوسف النجار فاطمة الهزيم عبداهلل رمضان موضي المحمود دانة المكيمي Yousef Al Najjar Fatemah Al Hazim Abdullah Ramadhan Moudi Al Mahmoud Danah Al Mukaimi التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة منسق ضمان الجودة نظم المعلومات متدرب في إدارة نظم المعلومات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مهندس أمن نظم المعلومات أول في إدارة المخاطر التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة ممثل خدمة عمالء الهاتفية متدرب في مجموعة المصرفية للخدمات الشخصية التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مساعد مدير مشروع في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة ممثل خدمة عمالء الهاتفية متدرب في مجموعة المصرفية للخدمات الشخصية has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee IT Quality Assurance Coordinator in the IT Department has joined Burgan Bank as a Senior Information Security Engineer in the Risk Management Department has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Call Center Agent in Retail Banking has joined Burgan Bank as an Assistant Project Manager in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Call Center Agent in Retail Banking مصعب النفيسي 41 درر الرباح عبد اهلل عباس أحمد الحمادي فيصل الرميضين Faisal Al Rumaidheen طارق العون حسين حيدر ديمة الدويش ساوراب فيرما Musab Al Nafisi Tareq Al Oan Hussein Haidar Demah Al Duweesh Saurabh Verma التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مدير أول عالقات عمالء في مجموعة المصرفية الخاصة التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة رئيس صرافين في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مسؤول خدمة عمالء الخاصة في مجموعة المصرفية للخدمات الشخصية التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مدير برامج المخاطر والتطبيق في إدارة المخاطر has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Senior Relationship Manager in Private Banking has joined Burgan Bank as a Head Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Personal Banking Executive in Retail Banking has joined Burgan Bank & as a Risk Program Implementation Manager in the Risk Management KIPCO PEOPLE Newly Hired الموظفون الجدد عبدالعزيز الكندري آسيه أسداهلل فاطمة الفرهود ساره الفرحان Altaf Al Qallaf Asyah Asadallah Fatemah Al Farhoud Sarah Al Farhan التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group بيبي الصالح حوراء شيشتر عبداهلل اسماعيل سعد المطيري منال العازمي Bibi Al Saleh Hawraa Sheshter Abdullah Esmaeel Saad Al Mutairi Manal Al Azmi التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group حسن الحداد 42 ألطاف القالف Abdulaziz Al Kandari دانه العود شوق الهاشم أنوار سليمان عبداهلل معرفي Hasan Al Hadad Danah Al Oud Showq Al Hashim Anwar Sulaiman Abdallah Al Maarafi التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحقت بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group أسرة كيبكــــو الموظفون الجدد Newly Hired أكاش سوريان Akash Suryan Abdulrahman Kout Ebraheem Al Mansour Ahmad Abdullateef التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة مدير حلول مخاطر المشاريع ونظم معلومات اإلدارة في إدارة المخاطر التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة صراف متدرب في مجموعة العمليات has joined Burgan Bank as an Enterprise Risk Solution & MIS Manager in the Risk Management Department has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Teller in the Operations Group جوجي جون Abdullah Al Shemali عبداهلل الشمالي Ebraheem Al Mijadi Mohammed Al Mjaibel Talal Al Nassar التحق بالعمل لدى الشركة المتحدة للمشروعات النفطية بوظيفة مدير تطوير مشاريع في إدارة المشاريع التحق بالعمل لدى الشركة المتحدة للمشروعات النفطية بوظيفة مهندس عمليات التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة محلل تطوير األعمال متدرب في مجموعة المصرفية للخدمات الشخصية التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة ممثل خدمة عمالء الهاتفية في مجموعة المصرفية للخدمات الشخصية التحق بالعمل لدى بنك برقان بوظيفة خبير شؤون عمالء في مجموعة المصرفية للخدمات الشخصية has joined United Oil Projects Company as a Projects Development Manager in the Projects Department has joined United Oil Projects Company as a Process Engineer has joined Burgan Bank as a Trainee Business Development Officer in Retail Banking has joined Burgan Bank as a Call Center Agent in Retail Banking has joined Burgan Bank as a CEM Specialist in Retail Banking Joji John نواف الشمري 43 42 عبدالرحمن كوت ابراهيم المنصور أحمد عبد اللطيف عقيل أشكناني Aqeel Ashkanani محمد صدّ يقي ابراهيم المجادي سمر مرادي محمد المجيبل جاياسري جاياراجان طالل النصار فيجايا سوبايا Nawaf Al Shammari Mohammed Siddiqui Samar Muradi Jayasree Jayarajan Vijaya Subbiah التحق بالعمل لدى شركة المباني المتحدة بوظيفة مدير عالقات حكومية التحق بالعمل لدى شركة تقاعد لالدخار والتقاعد بوظيفة محاسب أول – صناديق االستثمار في إدارة العمليات has joined UBC as a Governmental Relation Manager has joined Takaud Savings & Pensions Company as a Senior Fund Accountant in the Operations Department التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة تقاعد لالدخار والتقاعد بوظيفة مسؤول الموارد البشرية في إدارة الموارد البشرية التحقت بالعمل لدى الشركة المتحدة للمشروعات النفطية بوظيفة مساعدة في إدارة المشتريات التحقت بالعمل لدى الشركة المتحدة للمشروعات النفطية بوظيفة مساعدة في إدارة المشاريع has joined United Oil Projects Company as a Purchasing Assistant in the Purchasing Department has joined United Oil Projects Company as a Projects Assistant in the Projects Department has joined Takaud Savings & Pensions Company as an HR Officer in the HR Department KIPCO PEOPLE Newly Hired الموظفون الجدد النعمان الشعار علي الداود محمد فروانة ياسر سيربيالند Hasan Al Adwan Ali AlDawoud Mohammad Farwana Yasir Sirbeland التحق بالعمل لدى شركة المباني المتحدة بوظيفة نائب مدير مشروع في إدارة المشاريع التحق بالعمل لدى شركة المباني المتحدة بوظيفة مدير مشاريع أول في إدارة المشاريع التحق بالعمل لدى شركة المباني المتحدة بوظيفة مهندس مشتريات أول في إدارة المشاريع التحق بالعمل لدى شركة المباني المتحدة بوظيفة مهندس موقع في إدارة المشاريع التحق بالعمل لدى شركة المباني المتحدة بوظيفة مساح أراضي في إدارة المشاريع has joined UBC as a Deputy Project Manager in the Projects Department has joined UBC as a Senior Project Manager in the Projects Department has joined UBC as a Senior Procurement Engineer in the Projects Department has joined UBC as a Site Engineer in the Projects Department has joined UBC as a Land Surveyor in the Projects Department محمد الخماش أحمد عفت فهد الحمادي ساره الزيادين بلقيس عليان Mohammad AlKhammash Ahmad Effat Fahad Al Hammadi Sarah Al Zayadeen Balqees Ilyan التحق بالعمل لدى شركة المباني المتحدة بوظيفة مهندس موقع في إدارة المشاريع التحق بالعمل لدى شركة المباني المتحدة بوظيفة مراقب مستندات في إدارة المشاريع التحق بالعمل لدى شركة إيكاروس المتحدة للخدمات البحرية بوظيفة نائب الرئيس التنفيذي التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة ︱الشرق العربي للتأمينgig بوظيفة ضابط في إدارة المطالبات الطبية التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة ︱الشرق العربي للتأمينgig بوظيفة ضابط في إدارة المطالبات الطبية has joined UBC as a Site Engineer in the Projects Department has joined UBC as a Document Controller in the Projects Department has joined Ikarus United Marine Services as a Deputy CEO has joined gig︱Arab Orient Insurance Company as an Officer in the Medical Claims Department has joined gig︱Arab Orient Insurance Company as an Officer in the Medical Claims Department ريما الزرقان 44 41 حسن العدوان AlNoaman AlShaar رشا الدويري عالء العمري صالح الحياري أنجو جاين Rema Alzorqan Rasha Al Dwiri Alaa Al Omari Saleh AlHyari Anuj Jain التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة ︱الشرق العربي للتأمينgig بوظيفة ضابط في إدارة البيع عبر الهاتف التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة ︱الشرق العربي للتأمينgig بوظيفة ضابط في إدارة البيع عبر الهاتف التحق بالعمل لدى شركة ︱الشرق العربي للتأمينgig بوظيفة مسؤول حسابات في إدارة التجزئة لألفراد التحق بالعمل لدى شركة ︱الشرق العربي للتأمينgig بوظيفة ضابط في إدارة المطالبات الطبية التحق بالعمل لدى مركز المعرفة بلسر بوظيفة مستشار أول في مجموعة األعمال االستشارية has joined gig︱Arab Orient Insurance Company as an Officer in the Telesales Department has joined gig︱Arab Orient Insurance Company as an Officer in the Telesales Department has joined gig︱Arab Orient Insurance Company as an Account Executive in the Customer Care – Retail & Telesales Department has joined gig︱Arab Orient Insurance Company as an Officer in the Medical Claims Department has joined PKC as a Senior Consultant in the Business Advisory Group أسرة كيبكــــو الموظفون الجدد Newly Hired Pulagam Reddy Sapna Wijemanna ساكشي بانسال Sakshi Bansal Nimmi Agarwal نيمي أغاروال Abhishek Anand بوالغام ريدي التحق بالعمل لدى مركز المعرفة بلسر بوظيفة محلل تجاري في مجموعة األعمال االستشارية التحقت بالعمل لدى مركز المعرفة بلسر للخدمات االستشارية جيه ايل تي في دبي بوظيفة محللة تجارية التحقت بالعمل لدى مركز المعرفة بلسر بوظيفة محلل بحوث في مجموعة األعمال االستشارية التحقت بالعمل لدى مركز المعرفة بلسر بوظيفة مديرة تنفيذية في مجموعة األعمال االستشارية للتنمية التجارية التحق بالعمل لدى مركز المعرفة بلسر بوظيفة معاون أول في مجموعة خدمات تعزيز األعمال has joined PKC as a Business Analyst in the Business Advisory Group has joined PKC Advisory Services JLT, Dubai as a Business Analyst has joined PKC as a Research Analyst in the Business Advisory Group has joined PKC as an Executive – Business Development in the Business Advisory Group has joined PKC as a Senior Associate in the Business Enhancement Services Mehdi Tehrani Enas Azab Omar Mehdi راجات بابجشي Rajat Bagchi روحيت طوالني التحق بالعمل لدى الجامعة األمريكية في الكويت بوظيفة منسق مساعد – األمن والسالمة في قسم خدمات الجامعة التحقت بالعمل لدى الجامعة األمريكية في الكويت بوظيفة محلل معلومات في مكتب األبحاث التحق بالعمل لدى الجامعة األمريكية في الكويت بوظيفة منسق رياضة في مكتب الحياة الطالبية التحق بالعمل لدى شركة كامكو بوظيفة نائب رئيس في إدارة بحوث االستثمار التحق بالعمل لدى مركز المعرفة بلسر بوظيفة مدرب إداري في مجموعة األعمال االستشارية has joined AUK as an – Assistant Coordinator Safety & Security in the Campus Services Department has joined AUK as a Data Analyst in the Office of Institutional Research has joined AUK as a Sports Coordinator in the Office of Student Life has joined KAMCO as a Vice President in the Investment Research Department has joined PKC as a Management Trainee in the Business Advisory Group مهدي طهراني عبداهلل أحمد إيناس عزب عالء عشي عمر مهدي شهد إبراهيم إبراهيم خليل Rohit Tolani صالح حنا Abdullah Ahmed Alaa Achi Shahad Ibrahim Ebrahim Khalil Saleh Hanna التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة مدير حسابات العمالء في إدارة المشاريع واألعمال الدولية التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة مدير حسابات العمالء في إدارة المشاريع واألعمال الدولية التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة مدير مبيعات كبار العمالء في إدارة المشاريع واألعمال الدولية التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة رئيس قطاع عمليات الشبكات في إدارة عمليات الشبكات التحق بالعمل لدى الجامعة األمريكية في الكويت بوظيفة محاسب في قسم المالية has joined Gulfnet as a Head of Network Operations in the Network Operations Department has joined AUK as an Accountant in the Finance Department has joined Gulfnet as an Account Manager in the Enterprise and Global Business Department 45 40 سابنا ويجيمانا أبيشيك آناند has joined Gulfnet as an Account Manager in the Enterprise & Global Business Deptartment has joined Gulfnet as a Major Customers Sales Manager in the Enterprise & Global Business Department KIPCO PEOPLE الموظفون الجدد Newly Hired أحمد أبو عيدة عبدالعزيز الحوطي دانييل الحلبي محمد أبو شلهوب روي فارجيس Ahmad Abu Eidah Abdulaziz Al Houti Daniel Al Halabi Mohammad Abu Shalhoub Roy Varghese التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف خدمة العمالء في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف خدمة العمالء في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف خدمة العمالء في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة ضابط دعم مبيعات الشركات في إدارة المشاريع واألعمال الدولية التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة مدير حسابات األعمال العالمية في إدارة المشاريع واألعمال الدولية has joined Gulfnet as a Call Center Agent in the Residential & Small Business Department has joined Gulfnet as a Call Center Agent in the Residential & Small Business Department has joined Gulfnet as a Call Center Agent in the Residential & Small Business Department has joined Gulfnet as a Corporate Support Officer in the Enterprise & Global Business Department has joined Gulfnet as a Global Business Account Manager in the Enterprise & Global Business Department خالد الرحال محمد حجي ناصر فزاع بالل السعدوني بالل الناطور Khaled Al-Rahhal Mohammed Haji Nasser Fazaa Bilel Saadouni Bilal Al Natour التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف خدمة العمالء في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف خدمة العمالء في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف خدمة العمالء في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف خدمة العمالء في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف خدمة العمالء في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة has joined Gulfnet as a Call Center Agent in the Residential & Small Business Department has joined Gulfnet as a Call Center Agent in the Residential & Small Business Department has joined Gulfnet as a Call Center Agent in the Residential & Small Business Department has joined Gulfnet as a Call Center Agent in the Residential & Small Business Department has joined Gulfnet as a Call Center Agent in the Residential & Small Business Department غادة الحداد محمد الشملي فادي بولس بندر شاتي وائل أحمد Ghadah Al Haddad Mohammad Al Shimli Fadi Boulos Bandar Shatti Wael Ahmad التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف مبيعات في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف مبيعات في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف مبيعات في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف مبيعات في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة رئيس فريق مبيعات -المعارض والموزعين في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة has joined Gulfnet as a Reseller & POS Team Leader in the Residential & Small Business Department has joined Gulfnet as a Sales & Agent in the Residential Small Business Department has joined Gulfnet as a Sales & Agent in the Residential Small Business Department has joined Gulfnet as a Sales & Agent in the Residential Small Business Department has joined Gulfnet as a Sales & Agent in the Residential Small Business Department 46 39 أسرة كيبكــــو الموظفون الجدد Newly Hired محمد حسونة Mohammed Hassouna Osama Hussain Mohammed Abdeen Muntaser Farah التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة مهندس حلول في إدارة المشاريع وعمليات ما قبل البيع التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة مستشار أول حلول في إدارة المشاريع وعمليات ما قبل البيع التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة مهندس أول شبكات رئيسية في إدارة عمليات الشبكات التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة مهندس أول شبكات رئيسية في إدارة عمليات الشبكات التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة موظف مبيعات في إدارة مبيعات األفراد واألعمال الصغيرة has joined Gulfnet as a Solutions Architect in the Presales & PMO Department has joined Gulfnet as a Senior Solutions Consultant in the Presales & PMO Department has a joined Gulfnet as a Senior Network Engineer in the Network Operations Department has joined Gulfnet as a Senior Field Engineer in the Network Operations Department has joined Gulfnet as a Sales & Agent in the Residential Small Business Department رنا الشمري صالح عبداهلل إيمان عبيد مهند شاحوط ليبو توماس Rana Al Shammari Salah Abdallah Eman Obaid Mohannad Chahout Libu Thomas التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة ضابط دعم مبيعات الشركات في إدارة العمليات التجارية التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة منسق تركيبات في إدارة العالقات الحكومية التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة منسق العالقات الحكومية في إدارة العالقات الحكومية التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة مسؤول مركز المعلومات في إدارة نظم المعلومات التحق بالعمل لدى شركة شبكة الخليج لالتصاالت بوظيفة مهندس ميداني في إدارة عميات الشبكات has joined Gulfnet as a Corporate Support Officer in the Business Operations Department has joined Gulfnet as a MOC Coordinator in the Government Relations Department has joined Gulfnet as a Government Relations Coordinator in the Government Relations Department has joined Gulfnet as a Data Center Administrator in the Information System Department has joined Gulfnet as a Field Engineer in the Network Operations Department محمد موسى 47 38 أسامة حسين محمد عابدين منتصر فرح علي محمد Ali Mohammed علي حسين محمد حسن دعاء السيد محمود السيد Mohamed Mousa Ali Hussain Mohamed Hassan Doaa Al Sayed Mahmoud Al Sayed التحق بالعمل لدى شركة OSNبوظيفة موظف مبيعات في إدارة المبيعات المباشرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة OSNبوظيفة موظف مبيعات في إدارة المبيعات المباشرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة OSNبوظيفة موظف مبيعات في إدارة المبيعات المباشرة التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة OSNبوظيفة موظف مبيعات في إدارة المبيعات المباشرة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة OSNبوظيفة موظف مبيعات في إدارة المبيعات المباشرة has joined OSN as a Direct Sales Executive in the Direct Sales Department has joined OSN as a Direct Sales Executive in the Direct Sales Department has joined OSN as a Direct Sales Executive in the Direct Sales Department has joined OSN as a Direct Sales Executive in the Direct Sales Department has joined OSN as a Direct Sales Executive in the Direct Sales Department KIPCO PEOPLE الموظفون الجدد Newly Hired محمد عبداهلل عامر العنزي شعبان محمد مشعل عبداهلل حجاج عبدالعال Mohamed Abdalla Amer AlEnezi Shaaban Mohamed Meshaal Abdullah Haggag Abdel Aal التحق بالعمل لدى مجموعة الخليج للتأمين بوظيفة مساعد إدخال بيانات في إدارة السيارات التحق بالعمل لدى مجموعة الخليج للتأمين بوظيفة مقيم حوادث السيارات في إدارة السيارات التحق بالعمل لدى مجموعة الخليج للتأمين بوظيفة معاين في إدارة السيارات التحق بالعمل لدى مجموعة الخليج للتأمين بوظيفة مراسل في إدارة البحري والطيران التحق بالعمل لدى مجموعة الخليج للتأمين بوظيفة محاسب في إدارة المالية has joined GIG as a Data Entry Assistant in the Motor Department has joined GIG as a Motor Accident Appraiser in the Motor Department has joined GIG as a Surveyor in the Motor Department has joined GIG as a & Messenger in the Marine Aviation Department has joined GIG as an Accountant in the Finance Department نور الدين اشكنتنا رمزي القادري إبراهيم حسب اهلل أوراد الحليمي سمية العجيلي Nouradeen Ishkuntana Ramzi Kadri Ibrahim Hassaballah Awrad Alhlaimi Sumaia Al Ogaili التحق بالعمل لدى شركة الخليج لتأمينات الحياة بوظيفة محصل في إدارة المالية -الحياة التحق بالعمل لدى شركة الخليج لتأمينات الحياة بوظيفة محصل في إدارة المالية -الحياة التحق بالعمل لدى مجموعة الخليج للتأمين بوظيفة محلل مخاطر تشغيلية أول في إدارة المخاطر التحقت بالعمل لدى مجموعة الخليج للتأمين بوظيفة منسق إداري في إدارة اإلنتاج التحقت بالعمل لدى مجموعة الخليج للتأمين بوظيفة سكرتيرة في إدارة الممتلكات والحوادث has joined GLIC as a Collector in the Finance - Life Department has joined GLIC as a Collector in the Finance - Life Department has joined GIG as a Senior Operational Risk Analyst in the Risk Management Department has joined GIG as an Administrative Coordinator in the Production Department has joined GIG as a Secretary in the Property & Casualty Department فاطمة هارون فارسانا كانهيران أحمد شلبي Fathima Haroon Farsana Kanhiran Ahmed Shalaby التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة الخليج لتأمينات الحياة بوظيفة مساعد مسؤول طبي في إدارة تعويضات الطبي التحقت بالعمل لدى شركة الخليج لتأمينات الحياة بوظيفة مساعد مسؤول طبي في إدارة تعويضات الطبي التحق بالعمل لدى شركة الخليج لتأمينات الحياة بوظيفة مسوي مطالبات في إدارة تعويضات الطبي has joined GLIC as an Assistant Medical Officer in the Medical Claims Department has joined GLIC as a Claims Adjuster in the Medical Claims Department has joined GLIC as an Assistant Medical Officer in the Medical Claims Department 48 37