Kuwait- 14 June, 2011: Under the patronage of H.E. the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, and the Head of the National Anti-Drug Committee, Sheikh Ahmad Al Hamoud Al-Sabah, Gulf Bank has proudly announced its sponsorship of the World Anti-Drug day celebration, which is taking place on 26 June 2011 at the Scientific Center in Salmiya.

Gulf Bank is committed to working with the community to tackle the harm and impact of drug addiction through its support of World Anti-Drug Day with the National Anti-Drug Committee.  Over  192 United Nations representatives are expected to attend the celebration to convey the message of "Yes to your Life, No to Drugs', the campaign's slogan this year.  This year's celebration will include many events, most significant of which will be an exhibition at the Scientific Center. The exhibition will cover several awareness raising activities with the participation of both official and unofficial parties who will actively work on delivering their message across to the largest audience across different segments of society.

Fawzy Al Thunayan, General Manager " Board Affairs at Gulf Bank said: "We are very pleased to sponsor this important occasion and support World Anti Drug Day.  Illegal drugs have a devastating impact on communities and the more we can do to help reduce addiction and address the problem the better the future will be for our children and tomorrow's generation.  This is the second time Gulf Bank has participated in supporting this important cause.  World Anti-Drug day is not only an encouragement for those who are battling addiction, it is also an awareness event that highlights the dangers of drugs on people's everyday health."

Gulf Bank, which shares its 50th anniversary year with the golden anniversary of Kuwait's independence, has grown into one of the country's leading and most established financial institutions.  During this time, the Bank has consistently maintained a long term commitment towards supporting the ongoing development, welfare and health of Kuwait's local communities.

Fawzy Al Thunayan, General Manager " Board

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