Kuwait, xx July 2018: To celebrate the heritage and tradition of Kuwait, Gulf Bank has confirmed its platinum sponsorship of the 30th Memorial Journey for Pearl Diving for the 9th consecutive year. The annual journey begins on Thursday 19 July for one week and is organized by the Committee of Marine Heritage of the Kuwait Sea Sport Club, under the Patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

With a special “Al-Dasha" ceremony, the journey will kick off at 8:30 am, with the dhows carrying captains as well as other participants heading to Bandar Al Ghous in Al Khairan for an entire week. The return ceremony “Al Qoffal” has been planned for the afternoon of Thursday 26 July.

His Excellency the Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs, Adel Al-Kharafi, will represent His Highness the Amir at both the “Al Dasha” and “Al Qoffal” ceremonies.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Mr. Ahmed Al Ameer, Assistant General Manager for External Communications at Gulf Bank said: “Raising awareness of Kuwait’s heritage has always been a key component of our CSR strategy and a key objective that we are keen on fulfilling through various activities and initiatives such as the renowned Memorial Journey for Pearl Diving, which we have been sponsoring for nine years.”

“On behalf of Gulf Bank, I would like to wish all participants a great safe trip, and also invite the people of Kuwait to join the “Al Dasha” and “Al Qoffal” ceremonies, as they are both open for public to participate” added Al Ameer.

Gulf Bank continues to maintain and strengthen its position as an integral part of the Kuwaiti society. The Bank supports and emphasizes the true Kuwaiti identity and the importance of the Kuwaiti traditions and customs, through sponsoring different social activities and events. For more details about Gulf Bank initiatives, please visit the bank’s website www.e-gulfbank.com.