At the seventh annual Kuwait Creativity Award ceremony

Kuwait, 15 December 2019: Gulf Bank was awarded the prestigious Kuwait Creativity Award in recognition of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts at a ceremony organized by the Arab Media Forum on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center.

The Gulf Bank team received this honor in recognition of their efforts at the annual Gulf Bank 642 Marathon. As one of the most important social sporting events in the country, the annual marathon aims to raise the level of health awareness and encourage the local community to adopt a healthier lifestyle. This year, Gulf Bank 642 Marathon partnered with Kuwait Red Crescent Society to bring medical aid to those who are unable to afford medical treatment. This year’s marathon also attracted more than 9,300 participants representing over 100 nationalities from around the world, and more than 300 volunteers.

Mr. Ahmad Al Amir, Assistant General Manager of External Communications at Gulf Bank, said: “Since its foundation, Gulf Bank has been committed to maintaining a robust corporate social responsibility program. Our aim is to drive the development of our local society by supporting a variety of local organizations and initiatives that promote local youth initiatives, women empowerment, sustainability, Kuwaiti heritage, and health and fitness. We are very pleased to receive this generous recognition from the Arab Media Forum for Gulf Bank’s efforts in corporate social responsibility. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight our duty to serve our local society, and to renew our commitment to continue our efforts for the benefit of the country."

The Kuwait Creativity Award ceremony honored 100 creative entities and figures across a variety of creative fields, including media, advertising and artistic creativity. Awards were given according to the conditions and criteria approved by the jury, which consisted of: the International Advertising Association, the Kuwait Media Association, and the Integrated Media Academy, in addition to a number of private entities and influential local and regional figures in the fields of public relations, marketing and advertising.

To learn more about Gulf Bank’s activities, customers can visit one of Gulf Bank’s 58 branches or log on to www.e-gulfbank.com. Customers can also contact the Customer Contact Center by calling 1805805 or direct their queries through the WhatsApp service on 65805805 for assistance and guidance.