Kuwait, November 12, 2007: The Daiya Co-op has awarded a Dhow Medal to Gulf Bank to express its appreciation for the continuous support Gulf Bank has offered the Co-operative in their activities.

Presenting the award to the Bank, Mr. Anwar Al Asafaar, Board Member of Daiya Co-operative said: "Gulf Bank has always been a great supporter of our activities and we wish to continue this wonderful partnership between the Bank and the Co-op."

Mr. Hesham AlBaijan, Admin. Manager Facilities Management of Gulf Bank, said: "The sponsoring of Kuwaiti Co-operative Societies is an important part of our ongoing corporate social responsibility programme. As a Bank we are fully committed to the society that we work within and are committed to contributing to a wide range of activities."

Photo caption: Mr. Anwar Al Asafaar, Board Member of Daiya Cooperative, and Mr. Abdulwahab Abdel Hadi Al Farraj, Custodian Funds of Daiya Cooperative, presenting Mr. Mohammed El-Mubasher, Head of Facilities Management and Mr. Hesham AlBaijan, Admin. Manager Facilities Management with the Dhow Medal.