Bank of the Year 2013: Gulf Bank

Kuwait – September 2013: Gulf Bank recently announced that it has won the ‘Bank of the Year’ award from Arabian Business, one of the most respected business magazines in the Middle East.

Michel Accad, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Bank was presented with the ‘Bank of the Year’ trophy during the awards ceremony, which took place at a gala dinner in the Arraya Ballroom – Courtyard Marriott on Sunday 22 September 2013. Also attending the event was Omar Kutayba Alghanim, Gulf Bank’s Chairman, together with senior members of Gulf Bank’s management team.

Commenting on the Bank’s accomplishment, Mr Accad said: “I am very honored to receive this award from Arabian Business, and on behalf of Gulf Bank I would like to thank the judging panel for selecting us this year. Receiving ‘Bank of the Year’ solidifies our position as the leading bank in Kuwait, and one that consistently provides our valued customers with the best and fastest banking services in Kuwait. It also recognizes the efforts of everyone on the Gulf Bank team, from the top management to the junior staff members, who have all played a vital role in making us the best bank in Kuwait.”

“We are particularly proud tonight as this is the second time we have been named the best bank in Kuwait in under a year, as we received a similar accolade from The Banker last December. Winning these awards will only encourage us to provide our customers with ongoing quality and service.”

“We promise to continue to be innovative, raise our standards, and set the benchmark for banking excellence across the region.”

The ‘Bank of the Year’ award ceremony was attended by key figures in the business, financial and banking sectors in the country. The award was evaluated by a panel of judges from the ITP Publishing group.

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