Gulf Bank Champions Female Leadership and Equality

Empowering Women: Gulf Bank’s Commitment to Female Leadership and Gender Equality”

Gulf Bank has made significant strides in promoting hashtag#female hashtag#leadership and hashtag#empowering hashtag#women within its organization. Over the past decade, the bank has increased the percentage of female leaders from 10% to 28%, reflecting a remarkable 280% rise. This achievement underscores Gulf Bank’s commitment to fostering hashtag#diversity and hashtag#inclusion, which are essential for enhancing institutional productivity and supporting the national economy.

Gulf Bank has been a pioneer in implementing gender equality in employment benefits, becoming the first bank in hashtag#Kuwait to achieve full hashtag#equality between men and women in job benefits. This initiative aligns with the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and supports the bank’s 2025 strategy, which focuses on hashtag#social hashtag#sustainability. The bank has also launched several programs, such as the Women of Wisdom (WOW) initiative, to empower and support women in their career development.

The bank’s efforts to empower women are part of a broader strategy to enhance hashtag#diversity and hashtag#inclusion in the workplace. Gulf Bank has organized various events and discussions to promote women’s empowerment and leadership, including the “Lead the Way” conference and a podcast titled “Own Your Career.” These initiatives aim to inspire and support female executives both within the bank and beyond.

Despite these achievements, Ms. Salma Al Hajjaj the General Manager of Human Resources at Gulf Bank, notes that ongoing efforts are still needed to empower women and bridge the gender gap. The number of Kuwaiti female leaders in institutions does not yet correspond to the proportion of women in education, indicating that more work is required to support women in reaching their full potential.

Gulf Bank’s commitment to empowering women is not only a matter of fairness but also a strategic move to enhance the bank’s success. Studies have shown that companies with diverse leadership teams tend to achieve higher profits and productivity. By continuing to support and empower women, Gulf Bank is investing in its future and contributing to the broader goal of gender equality in Kuwait.