Kuwait, 7 October 2013: Gulf Bank recently sponsored the British Council's annual Education UK Exhibition (EDUKEX) in Kuwait as part of its ongoing support to the educational sector. This high-profile event was held on the 2nd and 3rd October 2013 at the Sheraton Hotel in Kuwait City under the patronage of Kuwait's Minister for Education and Higher Education Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf and was attended by Dr. Rashed Al-Nuwaihidh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education alongside the British Ambassador, Mr. Frank Baker and Mr. Andrew Glass, Director of the British Council.

Education has a defining role as the world matures into an international community driven by knowledge and technology.  It is the potential for education to change the world for the better that has caused Gulf Bank to support education as part of its responsibility to society and in particular its support for young people, who represent society's future.

Salma Al-Hajjaj, General Manager of Human Resources at Gulf Bank said: "Gulf Bank is very proud to support and be involved in major initiatives such as the British Council's annual Education UK Exhibition in Kuwait. We take education and activities which encourage youth development very seriously, as we believe that the development of a well educated society is directly linked to the future health and success of all communities.  At Gulf Bank, our role is one of support; to provide opportunities which encourage youth to go out and further their education, so that they can take full advantage of the career choices available to them and build fruitful and successful lives for themselves and their families."

The United Kingdom is home to some of the world's best universities and colleges of higher education, including four universities currently ranked in the world top ten.  This important annual event will allows UK university representatives to present their courses to students and families in Kuwait directly, and explain the entry requirements and application procedures to students who could be interested in going to the United Kingdom to study.

The recently published 2013 QS World University ranking report showed that the United Kingdom presently has four universities ranked in the world's top ten and 18 in the top 100.

(Center Right) Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher                                                 A Gulf Bank employee interfacing with students at

Education Dr. Rashed Al-Nuwaihidh, the British                                                             the exhibition

Ambassador to Kuwait Mr. Frank Baker (Center Left)

and Director of the British Council Mr. Andrew Glas

alongside Gulf Bank employees at the Bank's stand

during the event