Kuwait, December 10, 2011: Gulf Bank has taken steps to becoming "Smoke-Free" by banning smoking completely at all its premises to enhance the working environment for the Bank's customers and its staff.

The Bank's "Smoke-Free" approach is in line with its corporate strategy to provide a clean and comfortable environment for customers and employees, as well as a better banking experience.  All Gulf Bank branches will have "No Smoking" signs installed to inform customers and employees about this.

An overwhelming majority of customers have indicated that they prefer a non-smoking environment while performing transactions at branches.  As a responsible financial institution in Kuwait, the Bank is committed to the well-being of its community.  Gulf Bank believes introducing a no smoking approach across all branches and Head Office premises will benefit customers' and employees' health, as well as providing a more comfortable environment in which customers can carry out their business.

Gulf Bank will continue exploring new ways in which to enhance customers' experience as well as providing a cleaner work-place for its employees.