Kuwait " 4 August 2011: Gulf Bank announced today that it will celebrate Girgean with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) employees through its KOC branch between 14 August and 16 August 2011.

As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Gulf Bank created this initiative to share the happiness of the "month of giving" with KOC employees.  Girgean gift bags will be distributed through the Bank's KOC branch to all the KOC employees celebrating both Ramadan and the Kuwaiti tradition "Girgean".

Ali Dashti, Gulf Bank's Assistant General Manager, South District said: "The Holy Month of Ramadan awakens a sense of kindness and giving within the hearts of all people. Among the many activities that Gulf Bank has planned throughout Ramadan, this initiative of presenting KOC employees with Girgean bags comes from our appreciation for placing their loyalty and trust in Gulf Bank and its services."

Gulf Bank has tailored a special salary package of unique banking services to address daily needs of KOC employees.

Ali Dashti, Assistant General Manger, South

District at Gulf Bank