Kuwait " Nov 4, 2009: Gulf Bank sponsored the Green Caravan Film Festival which was held at Al Maidan Cultural Centre on 28 " 29 October 2009. The festival included several award winning films from around the world with a focus on the environment, climate change and wildlife preservation.

The event started with an introduction by Ms. Sandra Al Saleh, Managing Partner at Kuwait based Equilibrium, an environmental services company. Equilibrium works with companies and individuals by steering them towards environmental and social responsibility. Introductory remarks were also given by Turquoise Sponsor representative, Hadeel Al-Fadhli, Associate External Communications Manager at Gulf Bank, UNDP representative Dr. Saleh Bourjini and Senyar "Kuwait's Volunteer Work Center" Representative

The Green Caravan initiative is a mobile series of events that ties together the arts, culture and the environment in a way that is both enriching and educational.

The Bank strongly believes in the importance of supporting environmental initiatives that have a direct impact on the community. Gulf Bank encourages organizations and individuals to take part in these eco-friendly causes, helping to increase the level of awareness amongst society.

Hadeel Al-Fadhli, Associate External Communications Manager

giving the speech