Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” hosted its annual staff Ghabga at St. Regis, in line with its continued efforts to promote team building and rapport and in celebration of Ramadan and its golden jubilee since the establishment of Markaz in 1974. The event was attended by the board of directors, executive management and Markaz’s staff and their families, highlighting the key milestones and values of Markaz that marks its position as a pioneer in the investment sector. The Ghabga featured several celebratory segments, starting with a series of speeches by the chairman and the executive management, in addition to engaging competitions amidst live oriental music performance and celebrations.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary, Mr. Diraar Y. Alghanim, Chairman at Markaz said during his speech: “Looking back at Markaz’s phenomenal achievements over the decades, reflecting a rich history of milestones and commitment to excellence we embodied right from our inception. Being the first private financial institution for investment services in Kuwait since 1974, and crossing borders to reach South Korea and the United States, we have contributed to the evolution of the investment industry standards and practices. As an organization, we have always acted in the best interests of our stakeholders, helping them make informed decisions powered by our well-researched market knowledge and expertise. Our 50 years history is rooted with our legacy in sustaining our relationships with the clients, and for years to come.”
During his keynote speech, Mr. Ali H. Khalil, Chief Executive Officer at Markaz addressed the staff to highlight the key milestones, he said: “Our achievements are a testament to the power of innovation. Through devotion, each of us at Markaz has contributed to offering diversified investment opportunities delivering sustainable returns for clients. The working environment at Markaz, in line with the directives of the board of directors, is one of the key pillars for the company’s success in enhancing the capabilities of the staff towards attaining clients’ needs. Our track record pays tribute to the stance that we are marking in the financial services sector, through innovation and commitment across all our business offerings.”
From his side, Mr. Abdullatif Al-Nusif, Managing Director – Wealth Management and Business Development at Markaz said: “Over the years, Markaz has proven its flexibility and steadiness in withstanding challenges, while maintaining its corporate values. We are committed to providing our clients with our offerings, in line with our strategy that focuses on ethics being an integral part to achieve our visions of being the partner in wealth creation. Our client-centric approach has not only shaped our business practices but has become the heartbeat of our organization, steering us towards catering to clients’ need with dedication and commitment.”
Speaking at the event, Mrs. Sondos Saad, VP – Corporate Communications at Markaz, addressed the importance of integral events that bring together the staff at large, and fosters a supportive work environment to its people. The company’s efforts to promote sustained employee communication, reflect its belief in human capital development and sustainable human resources policy, which is a key pillar of Markaz’s corporate social responsibility strategy. She also shed the light on the creative campaign that was launched in celebration of Markaz’s 50th anniversary, under the theme: You are the ‘centre’, signifying the clients at the center of the celebratory occasion and staff alike, to continue its journey.
The event featured an exclusive celebratory segment by the Kuwaiti sand and light artist, Suleiman Al Enezi, who animated the illustrious journey of Markaz using sand art to highlight the key milestones over the past five decades and in celebration of the 50th anniversary, which was greatly received by the attendees.
It is worth mentioning that Markaz celebrates its golden jubilee this year, since its establishment in 1974. Over the years, Markaz has sustained a number of key changes in Kuwait and the region, which had contributed to the evolution of the investment sector in Kuwait, in line with its commitment to offering innovative investment offerings and retaining their trust for the past 50 years, embodying its visions of being the partner in wealth creation.
Markaz hosts its annual staff Ghabga
08/04/2024