Kuwait- 5 March, 2012: Gulf Bank has announced that it will sponsor the much anticipated "Proud 2 Be Kuwaiti" (P2BK) Forum; held under the Patronage of H.H Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al Ahmad Al Sabah. The three day event will be held from March 7th-10th at the Mishref International Exhibition Fairground, and will provide a platform for young aspiring entrepreneurs in Kuwait to meet and interact in a robust business environment.

Commenting on Gulf Bank's sponsorship of the Forum, Najla Al-Essa, Executive Manager, Consumer Banking Group at Gulf Bank, stated: "Gulf Bank is honored to sponsor the "Proud to be Kuwaiti" P2BK Forum, for the fifth time. The Forum is one of the most prominent events that encourage commitment, actualization, and turning ambitions into reality.

From the outset, we have witnessed the growth of P2BK, and we are very proud to associate ourselves with it. Gulf Bank will always support initiatives that add value to youth as well as the Kuwaiti society." Al-Essa concluded.

As a sponsor of the P2BK Forum, Gulf Bank reinforces its commitment to supporting the entrepreneurial spirit within young Kuwaiti's and their small business ventures. P2BK was set up by a group of professional Kuwaiti individuals with the aim of providing a structured forum for Kuwaiti youth to meet and interact with seasoned professionals, to help them gain greater exposure for their products and services.  It is a unique venture that delivers tangible benefits to the businesses attending.

For further information about any Gulf Bank's products and services and its regular promotions and offers, visit one of Gulf Bank's 55 conveniently located branches or call the Customer Contact Center on 1805805. They can also log on to www.e-gulfbank.com, Gulf Bank's website, for more information.

Najla Al-Essa, Executive Manager,

Consumer Banking Group at Gulf

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