Kuwait City, February 11: In the midst of a bustling crowd and considerable public interest, Gulf Bank wrapped up its GB Market event, highlighting the involvement of approximately 11 businesses and initiatives exclusively owned by young Kuwaitis. These enterprises represented diverse sectors, including perfumes, jewelry, restaurants, and cafes. Participants were selected through competitions and voting by followers on Gulf Bank's social media platform, reflecting their preferences for specific stores and products.

Mr. Abdullah Al-Mulaifi, Assistant Manager of Corporate Communications at Gulf Bank, expressed satisfaction with the significant public participation throughout the event. This event effectively accomplished its primary goal of supporting young individuals and entrepreneurs, particularly those managing small to medium-sized businesses.

He further stated, "At Gulf Bank, we are committed to maintaining our distinctive role in supporting young entrepreneurs and owners of small to medium-sized businesses." He noted that GB Market provides an outstanding opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners to directly showcase their products, thus fostering the growth of these enterprises and enhancing their contributions to the national economy.

Al-Mulaifi emphasized Gulf Bank's keenness to actively engage in events that cultivate the potential of youth, stressing that promoting sustainability in society and supporting youth initiatives are fundamental pillars of the bank's 2025 strategy.

He also noted that the event offered the public a chance to explore products from their favorite stores, while having an enjoyable family day, filled with various entertainment options and prize giveaways.

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 robust developments in sustainability at environmental, social and governance levels through diverse sustainability initiatives, strategically selected to benefit the Bank both internally and externally. Gulf Bank supports Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” and works with various parties to achieve it.