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Gulf Bank Successfully Completes Issuance of KD 50 Million Bonds

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Invitation to Jazeera Shareholders to Participate in the Capital Increase

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	Diraar Y. Alghanim Chairman View Bio Mr. Alghanim has over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, asset management, insurance, contracting and general trading in the region and internationally. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) since 2001 and presently Chairman of its Finance Committee. He was also the Founding Chairman of Union of Investment Companies (UIC) from 2004-2009 and is an active member of various NGOs in Kuwait and beyond.
	Faisal AbdulAziz Al-Jallal Vice Chairman View Bio Mr. Al-Jallal is the Chairman of the Board Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee. He is the Managing Director of Al-Baseet Trading Co. and Partner in Al-Jallal Real Estate Co. Mr. Al-Jallal holds a University Degree from Alexandria University.
	Ayman Abdullatif Alshaya Board Member View Bio Mr. Alshaya is a member of the Board Steering Committee and the Board Nomination & Remuneration Committee at Markaz. He is board member of the Alshaya group of businesses, a family company founded in Kuwait in 1890. He has been CEO of Trading Division in Alshaya Group since 1989 and is Chairman of Al Ahleia Insurance Company. Mr. Alshaya holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kuwait University.
	Fahad Yaqoub Al-Jouan Board Member View Bio Mr. Al-Jouan is chairman of the Board Risk Management Committee and member of the Board Steering Committee and the Board Audit Committee. He is the Deputy Director General of the AlJouan General Trading and Contracting Company as well as a Board member in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kuwait, National Petroleum Services Co. (NAPESCO) and Vice-Chairman of AlDorra Petroleum Services. Mr. Al-Jouan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Eastern Washington University.
	Adel Mohammed Alghannam Board Member View Bio Mr. Alghannam is member of the Board Risk Management Committee and the Board Nomination & Remuneration Committee at Markaz. He is Board Member and Executive Manager for Kapico Group Holding Co. since 2003, and holds managerial positions in several of its subsidiaries like Royale Hayat Hospital, Kuwait Auto Parts Imports Co, The National Spare Parts Co, AG Melco Elevator Co. and many others; he is also Board Member of Al Ahleia Insurance Company since 2005. Mr. Alghannam holds Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, USA.
	Omran Habib Hayat Board Member View Bio Mr. Omran Habib Hayat is currently the Founder and Managing Partner of Al-Mehan Holding Company for Real Estate Investments. He is also Chairman of National Petroleum Services Co. (NAPESCO) since 2006. He was the Managing Director of United Real Estate Company and National Real Estate Company. He was a board member of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and is currently a member of Kuwait Society of Engineers. Mr. Omran Habib Hayat holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Miami, and a Master’s degree in Project Management from Northeastern University in Boston. He also completed Advanced Real Estate Management – Executive Development Program from Harvard University.
	Fahad Sulaiman Aldalali Board Member View Bio Mr. Fahad Sulaiman Aldalali is currently a Partner in Cornerstone Ventures. He served in several positions at Halliburton Overseas Limited in Kuwait since 2003. Then, he served as Vice President at Moyles & Company Financial Advisors at the Dubai International Financial Center. He also is a board member in Kuwait Airways and Al Mulla International Finance. Mr. Aldalali holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University; and a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Pennsylvania.