Warba Bank recently wrapped up the inaugural "Warba Readers" competition, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to enhance the community through high-quality initiatives. Guided by its strategic vision to consistently serve and support customers with top-notch services, the bank sought to embrace cutting-edge technology and leverage the advancements in e-learning. By harnessing the power of modern technology, the competition aimed to create a competitive digital platform, designed to facilitate the teaching of the Holy Qur'an in a contemporary style. The initiative was led by a team of certified memorizers and specialized educational supervisors, who diligently oversaw the competition, ensuring an optimal learning experience for participants.
Warba Bank, in collaboration with the SAD application, is actively promoting e-learning and aiming to engage a wide audience, including both existing and potential customers, in the "Warba Readers" competition during the holy month of Ramadan. With a keen focus on attracting young participants, Warba Bank's specialized team is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages the correct recitation of the Holy Qur'an. Leveraging technology in this domain, the initiative aims to infuse digital life with religious significance, recognizing the significant amount of time users spend in the digital realm. By partnering with the SAD application, Warba Bank endeavors to expand the reach of e-learning and make it accessible to a larger audience.
After an intense competition that saw a remarkable turnout, with 1,088 participants, including 686 men and 402 women, the "Warba Readers" competition concluded with 30 winners across the adult and junior categories. The winners in the adult category were announced as follows: Ibrahim Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bahloul, Abdulaziz Khaled Mohammed Al-Ahdal, Abdulallah Jassem Kazem Al-Shammari, Amro Maher Hindawi, Ahmed Rabie Ahmed Selim, Rashid Mubarak Saad Al-Azmi, Talaa Mutayran Ali Al-Anzi, Osama Bushnaq, Diaa Al-Haq Sabri Ismail Ibrahim Beshr, Abdulrahman Mahmoud Ahmed, Anoud Al-Rashidi, Sultan Al-Hezam, Zaher Adel Mohamed Salih, Maryam Mohamed Samir Hamadah, and Mahmoud Rabie Ali Abdulkhaleq. These individuals demonstrated exceptional skills and proficiency in reciting the Holy Qur'an, securing their well-deserved victories in the competition.
In the junior category, the winners of the "Warba Readers" competition were announced as follows: Ibrahim Alaa Al-Khawaldeh, Shahad Salem Sayyah Al-Rashidi, Muhammad Amin Zaman Khan, Muhammad Fouad, Iyad Mahmoud Abdulhafez Abdulnabi Mahmoud, Saud Nawaf Al-Mutairi, Aya Mahmoud Abdulhafez Abdulnabi Mahmoud, Ahmed Walid Sadiq Mousa, Abdulrahman Abdullah Al-Hamoud, Abdulrahman Muhammed Abdulaziz Murad, Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Murshid, Osama Shaban Jaber, Sarah Abdulallah Al-Hamoud, Naima Mishaal Al-Suwaina, and Mahmoud Walid Sadiq Mousa. These young participants showcased remarkable skills in their recitation of the Holy Qur'an, securing their well-deserved victories in the competition.
During a ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel - 360 Mall, Mr. Anwar Bader Al-Ghaith, Deputy CEO Support Services and Treasury at Warba Bank, paid tribute to all the winners during a prestigious ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel - 360 Mall. In his remarks, he commended the remarkable efforts of all the participants and emphasized the bank's profound commitment to supporting sessions focused on memorizing the Holy Quran. Mr. Al-Ghaith underscored the significance of such competitions in cultivating a young generation that is conscientious and embraces the teachings of the true religion.
Furthermore, he highlighted the positive impact of transitioning Quran memorization workshops to the digital realm, as it contributes to expanding the reach of these sessions and making them more accessible to readers. He emphasized the fruitful collaboration with the SAD application, which resulted in an impressive participation of over 1,000 individuals in the bank's inaugural competition. This partnership exemplifies Warba Bank's earnest dedication to leveraging this initiative as a means to enhance the field of Quranic education and ensure accurate recitation.
Overall, Al-Ghaith's speech reflected Warba Bank's strong commitment to supporting the memorization and teaching of the Holy Quran while emphasizing the bank's enthusiasm for utilizing technological advancements, collaboration, and competitions to achieve these objectives.
Warba Bank has garnered significant accomplishments within a relatively short span, positioning itself as a leader in the realm of Islamic digital banking services for individuals. Recognized as a pioneer in this domain, the bank places great emphasis on providing seamless and convenient services to its customers while actively fulfilling its social responsibilities and supporting youth initiatives in Kuwait. Notably, Warba Bank has also achieved recognition as one of the top 50 banks in the Middle East in terms of market value for the year 2023, as classified by Forbes Middle East. These accolades underscore the bank's remarkable progress and its growing significance within the regional banking sector.