Kuwait, 31 October 2011 " Gulf Bank announced today its Bronze sponsorship of MEED's 7th Annual Kuwait Energy and Infrastructure Projects Conference. The conference will be held at the Marriot Courtyard Hotel from the 1st- 3rd November 2011.

This year's conference will highlight the latest developments in Kuwait's mega project sector and address the key issues in delivering the successful implementation of Kuwait's National Development Plan.

Commenting on the Bank's participation, Michel Accad, Chief Executive Officer and Chief General Manager at Gulf Bank said: "We are proud to be part of this important conference as it attracts key government officials along with major private sector players. It is also a strong platform to hold extensive discussions on the economy and the way forward and the key challenges and opportunities associated with the ongoing development of Kuwait's energy sector."

Gulf Bank will continue to participate in key financial conferences that focus on boosting the national economy and highlighting the deficiencies that should be addressed and enhanced. The Bank is looking forward to the upcoming Kuwait Financial Forum that is scheduled to take place on 31 October 2011 with the objective of discussing global economical prospects in addition to identifying issues and main trends in the Arab economies in the period of political transformation.