Kuwait - March 18, 2009: Gulf Bank was recently awarded the prestigious Banker Middle East award for the Best Credit Card, Best Credit Card Programme and Best Branch Concept at a ceremony taking place in the Emirates Towers Hotel, Dubai. The awards highlight Gulf Bank's vision in setting new standards of excellence and performance.

The Banker Middle East awards recognize exceptional levels of customer service and innovation across a range of sectors, from basic banking products to high-end investment services.

The Best Credit Card, Best Credit Card Programme and Best Branch Concept awards are testament to Gulf Bank's status as a market leader in product and service innovation, which is also mirrored through the Bank's reputation as one of Kuwait's preferred local banks.

The Banker Middle East awards were established to set the highest benchmarks for the industry. The award's panel of judges nominates banks that have shown outstanding improvement and success over the past 12 months, with winners being selected by the readers of Banker Middle East.