Kuwait, 23 May 2010: Gulf Bank, under the Patronage of Professor Moudhi Al-Humood, Minister of Education and Higher Education, recently sponsored the Retirement Rewards Day event, which honored and celebrated the work of Kuwaiti teachers and staff who have worked in the field of education for the academic years of 2007/2008 and 2008/2009.

Roqayya Ali Husain, Acting General Manager of Al-Asma educational area inaugurated the event and acknowledged the quality of education delivered by the committed and passionate teachers and support staff in Kuwait.

In recognition of Gulf Bank's sponsorship, Abdulwahab Al-Musallam, Gulf Bank's Senior Manager-Consumer Banking was presented with a token of appreciation by Professor Moudhi Al-Humood.  Gulf Bank remains committed to the development of the education sector in Kuwait at every level.

The Retirement Reward Day demonstrates the vital role the members of the educational sector play in the development of youth, society and country.

Gulf Bank continues its commitment and dedication towards the society, reaffirming its position as a leading Kuwaiti financial institution that is socially dedicated. The Bank's corporate social responsibility programs focus on the education, development and employment of Kuwaiti nationals for a better and more prosperous Kuwait.

Abdulwahab Al-Musallam, Gulf Bank's Senior Manager-Consumer

Banking Group accepting a token of appreciation from Professor

Moudhi Al-Humood, Minister of Education and Higher Education

andRoqayya Ali Husain, Acting General Manager of Al-Asma

educational area.