Kuwait – 10 January 2016: Gulf Bank was recently honoured by the National Union of Kuwaiti Students – USA (NUKS-USA) in recognition of its participation and platinum sponsorship of the 32nd annual conference that took place in San Diego from 26-28 November 2015, under the patronage and attendance of HE the Minster of Education and Minster of Higher Education Dr. Bader Al-Essa.

Mrs. Salma Al-Hajjaj, General Manager of Human Resources, and Mr. Tareq Al-Saleh, Assistant General Manager for Investments, received the commemorative plaque in recognition of the Bank's role and on-going support of NUKS USA.

Mrs. Al-Hajjaj said: "We congratulate NUKS-USA on another successful conference. Gulf Bank is proud to have been a sponsor of the NUKS-USA conference for the third consecutive year. The Bank strongly believes in supporting youth events to help empower the next generation of Kuwaitis. As part of our continuous recruitment strategy, a number of students were interviewed during the conference. We look forward to future investments in support of our youth and will continue to liaise with NUKS to keep our youth recruitment momentum going."

Gulf Bank played an important role during the conference. Gulf Bank conducted three workshops focusing on: a post-graduate issues; gender diversity in the workplace; and career options in the investment industry. The event opened with a speech by Mrs. Al Hajjaj discussing the emphasis Gulf Bank places on training and nurturing talented Kuwaitis.  Mr. Al-Saleh also participated as judge in the business start up idea competition.  Additionally, the Bank held its popular raffle prize draw during the conference.

For more information on the NUK-USA conference please see their website at: http://www.nuks.org or its social media channels at @ nuksusa.

Mrs. Salma Al-Hajjaj, General Manager, Human Resources and Mr. Tareq Al-Saleh,

Assistant General Management, Investments at Gulf bank receiving the recognition award from the NUKS team