Kuwait’s Gulf Bank has signed a partnership agreement with CrowdStrike to increase cybersecurity awareness, enhance digital resilience within the business community and cultivate national talent for a secure digital future.
The signing ceremony was held in in the presence of a Gulf Bank delegation including Sami Mahfouz, Deputy CEO; Abdulrahman Al-Saddah, Chief Risk Officer; and Ross McNaughton, Chief Information Security Officer at Gulf Bank.
The MoU includes launching joint educational initiatives, raising cybersecurity awareness to empower individuals and businesses, and advancing cybersecurity modernization.
The collaboration also aims to implement a bespoke cybersecurity service for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), integrating cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions into Gulf Bank’s offerings to strengthen the business community’s resilience against the evolving cyber threats.
Abdulrahman Al-Saddah Chief Risk Officer – Gulf Bank
“With the rapid pace of digital transformation in Kuwait, it is essential that cybersecurity awareness becomes an integral part of protecting both individuals and businesses. Our partnership with CrowdStrike will help elevate awareness, nurture local talent, and equip SMEs with the necessary tools to counter increasing cyber threats, thereby supporting sustainability.”
Rawad Sarieddine, Vice President of Sales for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at CrowdStrike, added that, “We are proud to partner with Gulf Bank in this important initiative to collaboratively build cybersecurity awareness and talent, enhancing long-term digital resilience in Kuwait. With the growing complexity of cyber threats and the rise of AI-powered attacks, it is critical that organizations have the knowledge and capabilities to effectively respond.”
This strategic partnership highlights both parties’ mutual commitment to nurturing Kuwait’s cybersecurity capabilities while supporting national efforts to develop a robust and secure digital landscape.
