Kuwait " 5 October 2008: Gulf Bank recently sponsored an enjoyable Girgai"an event for children with special needs in various Kuwaiti schools that specialize in treating the visual and hearing impaired all around Kuwait.

Gulf Bank's sponsorship is part of its corporate governance objective which includes creating an authentic Ramadan ambience for children with special needs, reviving the spirit of the Holy Month and giving them a chance to live the true moments of Ramadan. Gulf Bank staff attended the event, offering the children colorful filled Girgai'an bags, in addition to hosting a multitude of entertaining activities that included face painting, various characters, hair braiding and henna.

Sponsoring Girgai"an for the children with special needs emerges from the Bank's firm belief in the importance of integrating its principles of corporate social responsibility within Kuwaiti society. The Bank's sponsorship elucidates the degree to which it has incorporated its strong social responsibilities to the wider community.