Kuwait, 24 May 2010: Gulf Bank continuously promotes and sponsors the activities of Kuwaiti youth and small business projects that further develop their professional career. The Bank aims to transform the consumer behavior of the Kuwaiti youth to a productive one. Gulf Bank, under the patronage of H.E Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah, recently concluded its sponsorship of the first "Le"anni Kuwaiti" Forum. The event, which took place from the 13th " 15th May at the Movenpick Hotel, aimed at providing promising opportunities for Kuwaiti youth to showcase their talents as well as their small businesses and products to the attending exhibitors.

During the event, Fawzy Al-Thunayan, General Manager of Gulf Bank's Board Affairs was thanked for the Bank's support and encouragement towards Kuwaiti youth. He said, "We are proud to be taking part in this state-wide initiative, as it sheds light on the importance of acknowledging the excellent work that our younger generations are a part of. We believe in the great capabilities that Kuwaiti youth possess, and the importance of developing their skills across a wide range of sectors."

Gulf Bank's sponsorship of "Le"anni Kuwaiti" Forum is part of its vision of creating and providing the right platforms and challenges for Kuwait's youth, which allows them to build a more robust career. The Bank is committed to support and encourage small businesses to support the country's ongoing economic progress.

Fawzy Al Thunayan-General Manager of Board Affairs,

H.E. Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Hadeel Al Fadhli-

Manager from the Marketing Department, and Ziad Al- Nassar-

Events Team Manager.