Kuwait " 18 June, 2009:  Gulf Bank will be sponsoring INJAZ Kuwait's student company 1st place winners of 2008, W3 from the American School of Kuwait, at the 3rd INJAZ Annual Regional Student Company of the Year Competition. The event, which will take place in Lebanon on the 21st until the 23rd of June 2009, aims to develop entrepreneurial flair and aptitude in the younger generation, and also encourage them to strengthen their values.

The regional competition is structured to develop the skills and understanding of business among youth, building confident and skilled individuals, capable of implementing their own ideas and of starting their own business.

Student owned company, W3, will be representing the State of Kuwait during the competition.  This company acquires used electronics and restores them to brand new pieces, re-selling them, as well as initiating awareness campaigns about the use of re-used electronic equipment.

Through this Gulf Bank demonstrates its commitment to the development of Kuwaiti human resources for a better and more prosperous Kuwait. The Bank continues to support INJAZ Kuwait, and to encourage the development of our youth through initiatives such as these, building strong entrepreneurial skills in the future business leaders of Kuwait.

During the competition students will have the opportunity to gain professional business skills in leadership, communication, creativity, negotiation and presentation.

Rana Kamshad, CEO for INJAZ Kuwait said: "Gulf Bank's support to the various INJAZ Kuwait programs is helping the younger generation of Kuwait play a more active role in the country's future development. INJAZ Kuwait strives to help students prepare for their future and acquire the necessary skills to succeed. The Student Company of the Year Competition is a unique competition and encourages success.  We thank Gulf Bank for their support and we wish our team all the best in the competition."