Kuwait "August 25, 2010: Gulf Bank announced that it is hosting its much anticipated annual Girga"ian event at Baroue, the innovative department store, which has been created around the needs, preferences, lifestyle and convenience of children. The event will take place at Avenues Mall from August 24th until August 26th, 2010.

During the three day event, children will receive a KD 5 Baroue Arcade credit along with many other exciting benefits by simply opening a Nassour or Boom account. Existing Nassour and Boom account holders are also welcome to participate in this fun filled festivity, receiving a 20% discount when they buy arcade credit.

The Bank will introduce a wide range of interactive activities and a variety of exciting games that children until 13 years of age will enjoy. They will also be treated to exciting Girgai"an filled bags.

Nasser Al Daihani, Segment Manager-Youth Accounts at Gulf Bank said: "Girgai"an, a three-day festivity, has become an exciting part of the Holy Month of Ramadan for children, and is celebrated in every Kuwaiti home. Ramadan is about compassion and caring for the community and with this in mind, the Bank already established a unique connection with children in Kuwait."

"We have designed the Nassour and Boom accounts to be both fun and educational, encouraging children to save from an early age. During the three day event, children can use their Nassour or Boom ATM cards to get a 20% discount on all arcade purchases," added Al Daihani.

The Nassour account is for children up to six years of age and only requires a minimum deposit of KD 10. The account offers free welcome gifts, no minimum balance charge, a free MasterCard ATM card as well as exclusive discounts at selected shops and restaurants. The Boom account is designed for children between the age of seven and thirteen, does not include a minimum balance charge and offers free welcome gifts.

Located at the AVENUES Mall, Baroue is an innovative department store bringing to life a child's imagination and creativity which reflects the Bank's strategy in providing an exciting shopping experience for children by exposing them to many entertaining recreational features.

To find out more on Gulf Bank's Nassour and Boom Accounts, customers are welcomed to visit any of Gulf Bank's 51 branches or call the Telebanking service at 1805805 for assistance and guidance. They can also log on to www.e-gulfbank.com, Gulf Bank's bilingual website, to find more information on other products and services.