Ghanim al-Muftah, who was special guest during Barwa Bank’s annual gala, was awarded with a personal finance account by Barwa Bank chairman and managing director Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani and Acting Group CEO Khalid Yousef al-Subeai.

 

Barwa Bank has honoured the Group’s top performing team members during its annual gala ceremony.
Barwa Bank chairman and managing director Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani said, “The gala is being held to congratulate the outstanding members of our staff for their remarkable efforts, motivating them to continue on this successful path.
“We are very proud to have a team of highly-skilled, dedicated, and hardworking professionals, who work tirelessly towards achieving the Group’s vision and mission. Your collective and individual efforts and accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. Tonight, we celebrate you.”
During the ceremony, 33 “exceptional employees” were recognised for increasing profits, reducing costs, providing outstanding customer value, and improving operational efficiencies.
Also, 160 employees, who have completed five or more years in the Group, received long service recognition certificates. The awardees included the staff of Barwa Bank, First Finance, First Leasing, and The First Investor. The event concluded with a raffle where 25 smartphones were given out to winners.
Acting Group CEO Khalid Yousef al-Subeai said, “I commend the many achievements that would not have been imaginable without your efforts and hard work. I am confident in that our collective strengths and endeavours will stretch our success to new heights, cross even more milestones and carry our vision forward.”
Sheikh Mohamed and al-Subeai also recognised Ghanim al-Muftah, who was the special guest of the event, for his role in encouraging other people to overcome personal challenges. Al-Muftah was also awarded with a personal finance account during the event.
In a speech, al-Muftah narrated the challenges and successes he experienced in the past. He also encouraged the audience “to persevere against all odds.”
Also recognised during the event was former CEO, Steve Troup, for his support, contribution, and continuous efforts during his tenure at Barwa Bank Group, and for his work as an adviser to the board of directors.
The annual gala comes as part of Barwa Bank’s commitment to support, inspire, and motivate the Group’s employees.
 It provides management with the opportunity to give back to employees and reward those who have excelled at their jobs with the acclaim that they deserve for contributing to realising the Group’s vision.



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