KUWAIT CITY: For the second consecutive year, Gulf Bank reaffirmed its commitment to young entrepreneurs in Kuwait by sponsoring the 'Proud 2 be Kuwaiti' (P2BK) forum, an annual event designed to promote new business initiatives in Kuwait. A key highlight of the event was the coming together of a dynamic group of budding young entrepreneurs and seasoned business experts, such as those from the Gulf Bank team. With the event taking place just prior to the National Day and Independence Day celebrations, P2BK was the perfect opportunity to recognise and support young business talent in Kuwait. This unique event was officially inaugurated on the 22nd February, and was under the patronage of HE Rasheed Y. Al- Tabtabaei, Under Secretary -Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MOCI) A competition was held during the P2BK forum recognizing the best business idea and the best design. The judging panel included : Faisal Al Dakheel, a former Kuwaiti football player; Hind Al-Nahedh, VIVA Communication and Public Relations Manager; Fatmah Al-Bader, Founder & Managing Director of Khatif Holding Company and Zeyad Al Duaij, Deputy Chairman & Managing Director of Masaleh Media Holding Company, who awarded winners with cash prizes.
Ceremony
The event was marked with an exclusive closing ceremony, hosted by Barakat Al Wogayyan under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, President of National Security Apparatus, Head of the KFA Interim Committee and President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, during which a short documentary movie about the Liberation of Kuwait was shown to attendees. HE Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al Ahmad Al Jabir Al Sabah along with Dhari Al Wazzan, founder of P2BK honoured all sponsors by handing them mementos as a token of appreciation.
Gulf Bank's sponsorship of P2BK reinforces its commitment to providing a helping hand to aspiring young Kuwaiti's and their small business ventures. Gulf Bank was the first bank in Kuwait to offer a comprehensive banking solution for small and medium businesses through its SME website, along with business saver accounts and the SME rewards program for businesses.
The Bank has created a separate segment within its bilingual SME website, offering small and medium enterprises the ability to apply online for products that are specifically tailored to accommodate their business needs. Gulf Bank provided a dedicated information booth for the young entrepreneurs attending the event. P2BK was set up by a group of professional Kuwaiti individuals with the aim of providing a structured forum for Kuwaiti youth to meet and interact with experienced professionals, to help them gain greater exposure for their products and services. It is a unique venture that delivers tangible benefits to the businesses attending. For further information about any Gulf Bank's products and services and its regular promotions and offers, visit one of Gulf Bank's 47 conveniently located branches or call the Telebanking service on 1805805. Customers can also log on to www.e-gulfbank.com, Gulf Bank's bilingual website, for more information.
© Arab Times 2009
