Gulf Bank distributes prizes to Qout Market visitors
Bank supports young entrepreneurs as title sponsor of event Al Kout awards long-serving employees
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 16: As part of its ongoing efforts to support the local community and the development of the local economy, Gulf Bank participated as a title sponsor at this year’s Qout Market. The market, which is currently in its seventh season, took place last Saturday at Abraj Park in Adailiya. At the market, Gulf Bank hosted an entertainment area with a variety of activities in which guests took home cash prizes and more.
This year’s Qout Market hosted a variety of restaurants, artisanal craft shops, farm produce, and other businesses owned by young entrepreneurs, who used this opportunity to showcase their fresh goods to the market’s visitors. Local chefs also attended the market, and prepared freshly cooked meals for market-goers.
Qout Market launched its seventh season this past weekend at Abraj Park in Adailiya, and is set to take place over the course of three more Saturdays from January to March. The upcoming markets will take place on Jan 11, Feb 8, and March 7 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Commenting on this year’s Qout Market, Ahmad Al Amir, Assistant General Manager of External Communications at Gulf Bank, said: “We are very excited
Gulf Bank officials with Qout Market visitors
to be part of such a vibrant community event like Qout Market. Year after year, the market is an incredible opportunity to engage with our local community that is comprised of so many active Kuwaiti youth. We had the opportunity to meet so many creative talents and young entrepreneurs, and it makes us very proud to be able to support them as part of our ongoing efforts to encourage local businesses and young talent. We’re anticipating even more beautiful days at the market in the upcoming months, and can’t wait to see what more Qout Market has in store.”
Qout Market, an artisanal farmer’s market established in 2013 with the aim of empowering the local community through seasonal initiatives, focuses on small and medium-sized vendors specializing in farm produce, artisanal crafts and locally made food products.
To learn more about Gulf Bank’s activities, customers can visit one of Gulf Bank’s 58 branches or log on to www.egulfbank.com. Customers can also contact the Customer Contact Center by calling 1805805 or direct their queries through the WhatsApp service on 65805805 for assistance and guidance.
Al Kout Industrial Projects Company (AIP) honored long-serving employees who reached major service milestones in their career. At an award ceremony held in Millennium Hotel and Convention Centre on Tuesday, Dec 10, CEO Tareq Al Kandari distributed awards to 30
A photo from the event. employees for either 5, 10, 15 years of service at the organization.
Speaking at the event Al Kandari mentioned that “they are the pioneers of this company, seeing them here today along with their family proves a strong sense of belonging and a kind of ‘big family’ relationship”. Tareq added that the success and the achievements that Al Kout has earned throughout the years are due to the dedication and hard work of its employees. We salute the efforts of our staff, especially our long-standing colleagues, for their sincere effort in making AIP a truly an employee preferred organization.
Ali Behbehani, Vice-President HR and Administration, Dr Abdul Qader, Vice-President Sales and all the department managers attended the function organized by the AIP CSR Team.