Kuwait - 3 July, 2011: Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Ahmad Al Homoud Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister,  Minister  of Interior, and Head of  the National Anti-Drug Committee and in the presence of the  Deputy Chairman of the National Anti-Drug Committee, Dr. Rushaid Al-Ameeri ,  Gulf Bank  was awarded a token of appreciation at an event held at the Police Officers Club on June 2th, for its sponsorship of the  International  Anti-Drug Day.

The ceremony was officially inaugurated by Dr. Rushaid Al-Ameeri,  who was a speaker at the closing ceremony. This was followed by a speech from Dr. Ahmad Al-Samdan, the General Secretary of the National Anti-Drug Committee.

Fawzy Al Thunayan, General Manager " Board Affairs at Gulf Bank said: "We are very pleased to have sponsored and supported this important occasion to mark World Anti Drug Day.  The purpose behind our commitment is to create greater awareness of the devastating impact illegal drugs have on communities. The more we can do to address the problem of drugs and help minimize addiction, the better the future will be for our children and tomorrow's generation.  This is the second time Gulf Bank has participated in supporting this important cause.  World Anti-Drug day is not only an encouragement for those who are battling addiction, it is also an awareness event that highlights the dangers of drugs on people's everyday health."

Gulf Bank continues to show its commitment towards all sectors of the Kuwaiti society, reaffirming its position as a leading Kuwaiti financial institution that is socially dedicated.

(right to left): Mohammad Al-Otaibi, Assistant Manager, Marketing

Department at Gulf Bank receiving the token of appreciation from

Dr. Rushaid Al-Ameeri, Deputy Chairman of the National Anti-Drug

Committee and Dr. Ahmad Al-Samdan, the General Secretary of

the National Anti-Drug