Kuwait – 19 March 2017: Gulf Bank was pleased to sponsor the British Council's annual Education UK Exhibition (EDUKEX) in Kuwait as part of its ongoing support of youth education. This high-profile event was attended by Mr. Grant Butler, Country Director of the British Council in Kuwait and Dr. Fawzan Al Fares, Head of the Cultural Office at the Kuwaiti Embassy in London. EDUKEX took place on 15 and 16 March 2017, at the Regency Hotel in Kuwait.

With over 4,500 young Kuwaitis studying in the UK, Gulf Bank seeks to play an active role in facilitating the promotion of education in Kuwait and beyond. Its sponsorship of EDUKEX supports the showcase of the unique offering of UK education that merges between tradition and innovation, in addition to it being a platform for students to search for the best educational opportunities.

Salma Al-Hajjaj, General Manager of Human Resources at Gulf Bank said in a statement to the press: "EDUKEX is a distinctive event in Kuwait and Gulf Bank is very proud to sponsor it again this year. The Bank considers education a top priority as it constitutes the basis of a prosperous society. Our role is to encourage young Kuwaitis to enhance their educational experience and nurture their talents for a bright future. Eventually, we aim to have them back in Kuwait where they can invest their knowledge and build prosperous careers. Fresh graduates have considered Gulf Bank as an employer of choice, and we are happy to always attract the best talent."

EDUKEX allows students to get detailed information about educational programs, while highlighting relevant information on studying and living in the UK and types of undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as information regarding scholarships and financial aid, for the benefit of students and parents keen to pursue higher education in the UK.

Gulf Bank is strongly committed to organizing, sponsoring, and participating in events that benefit Kuwait and empower the next generation of Kuwaitis. For more information on Gulf Bank, please visit one of Gulf Bank's 56 branches, call the Customer Contact Center on 1805805, log on to www.e-gulfbank.com, Gulf Bank's bilingual website, or visit its social media channels.

Mr. Grant Butler, Country Director of the British Council in Kuwait and Dr. Fawzan Al Fares, Head of the Cultural Office

at the Kuwaiti Embassy in London with Mrs. Salma Al-Hajjaj, General Manager of Human Resources at Gulf Bank and the

Bank's team

Mrs. Salma Al-Hajjaj, General Manager of Human Resources at Gulf Bank and Dr. Fawzan Al Fares,

Head of the Cultural Office at the Kuwaiti Embassy in London