Kuwait, 7 August 2015:  Gulf Bank kicked off its platinum sponsorship of the 27th Memorial Journey for Pearl Diving. The journey, which runs from the 6th- 13th August, is organized each year by the Committee of the Marine Heritage of the Kuwait Sea Sport Club, under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of Kuwait.

Gulf Bank is a firm believer in the importance of reviving heritage and preserving the traditions of Kuwait's unique past. The Pearl Diving Festival allows us to reminisce and value ancient ways of our forefathers and value our tradition. Gulf Bank is a proud supporter of this important cultural initiative.

During the yearly memorial journey, young participants are reminded of the difficulties Kuwaiti sailors faced before oil had been discovered, along with the traditions and values their ancestors developed during these times.

Gulf Bank is fully committed to supporting and developing the youth through a wide variety of social activities and events. For more details about these initiatives, please visit the bank's website www.e-gulfbank.com.

Mr. César González-Bueno, Chief Executive Officer at Gulf Bank, during the opening ceremony

The dhows sponsored by Gulf Bank