Gulf Bank delegation also attends the Kuwait Banking Association’s reception ceremony

Gulf Bank participated in the activities and meetings held by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. This year’s meetings were held in Washington, D.C. from October 10-16 in the presence of various monetary and fiscal policymakers, finance and development ministers, and senior officials from the banking sector from all around the world.

Gulf Bank’s delegation, which included the Deputy CEO, Waleed Khaled Mandani, the Deputy General Manager of Corporate Communications, Ahmed Al-Amir, and the Deputy General Manager of the Treasury Department, Lamia Karam, attended the reception organized by the Kuwait Banking Association, and the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the Board of Governors of the World Bank.

The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group are an important opportunity to consult and listen to the views of a large number of government officials, bank officials and private sector companies from different countries of the world. The discussions touched on a myriad of topics, challenges that the banking and financial industries have witnessed in recent years, especially regarding the repercussions of the pandemic, the rise in Inflation levels, and other issues.

It is noteworthy that the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group discussed a range of issues, including the outlook for the global economy, sustainable investment in infrastructure in times of crisis, and the role of the private sector, governments and banks.

Gulf Bank's vision is to be the leading Kuwaiti Bank of the Future. The Bank is constantly engaging and empowering its employees as part of an inclusive and diversified workplace in recognition of every employee’s role in delivering customer excellence and serving the community at large. With its extensive network of branches and innovative digital services, Gulf Bank is able to give its customers the choice of how and where to conduct their banking transactions, all while ensuring a simple and seamless banking experience.

Gulf Bank is committed to maintaining a robust sustainability program at the community, economic, and environmental levels through sustainability initiatives that are strategically selected to benefit both the country and the Bank. Gulf Bank supports Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” and works with various parties to achieve it.