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National Bank of Kuwait S.A.K. (Head Office)

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Contact: Corporate Officers: Mr. Nabil S. Abu-Kaud, Mr. Pradeeb Handa or Mr. Jassim Al Hajji
P.O. Box 95
Safat
13001 Kuwait
Phone: Direct: (965) 2241-9707 /2259-2301, Cell:9965-3133
Fax: (965) 2242-6813
Email: nabilk@N0SPAM.nbk.com
Web: http://www.nbk.com

First publicly owned bank in Kuwait and First stock holding company in the Middle East, established 1952.

By far the Largest Bank in Kuwait (total assets of US$ 27.3 Billion and total equity of US$ 3.6 Billion as of end December 2006) with a Dominant market share in excess of 35% in all business segments ; averaging 80% of all foreign corporations active in the Kuwait market during the least 10 years.

Largest and most powerful distribution network in Kuwait with over 65 branches + Overseas Branches in New York, London, Paris, Geneva, Singapore, Shanghai, U. A. E., Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq.

Prominent role in practically all major projects in Kuwait over the last decade.

LEADERSHIP IN INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

1. First Bank to introduce Consumer Online Banking in the region.
2. First Bank to introduce Corporate Online Banking in the region.
3. First Bank to introduce Online Trading Service in the region.

TOP RATED BANK IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND ALL EMERGING MARKETS

1. Moody’s Aa3
2. Standard & Poor A
3. Fitch Ratings A+
4. Capital Intelligence A+

WHAT CAN NBK OFFER ?

1. Provides customized solutions and proactive ideas, tailor made to meet specific needs (Corporate & Institutional Debt , Project & Structured Finance, Financial Advisory Services, Trade Finance,, Treasury & Cash Management, Consumer Services for Employees etc.)

2. Access to a single point of contact who understands clients business and their needs and acts as a conduit to NBK’s wide range of services.

3. Work as a team with the bank’s clients, delivering the highest quality of service and a quick response to their requests.

4. Benefit the bank’s clients from the bank’s extensive local knowledge and contacts including government ministries and agencies.

Al Mulla Group

Al Mulla Group

Contact: Khalid A.S. Almuraikhi, Deputy Managing Director
P.O. Box 177
Safat 13002
Kuwait
Phone: (965) 244-5040 / 242-9301
Fax: (965) 243-6079 / 240-8723 / 243-7285
Email: Khaled@N0SPAM.almullagroup.com
Web: http://www.almullagroup.com

Al Mulla International Exchange Co. KSCC

Contact: Faisal Athar Hussain, General Manager
P.O.Box 177, Safat 13002 Kuwait
Tel: 00965-22463220/22411481
E-mail:faisal.athar@almullagroup.com

Al Mulla International Exchange Co. KSCC (AMX), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Al Mulla Group commenced operations on March 2001. AMX is now the 02nd largest Exchange Company in Kuwait within a short span of 7 years. With a 22-branchs network located in major customer pockets in Kuwait, Al Mulla Exchange banking network spans more than 45 countries. The tie up with Western Union, the best cash disbursement agency in the world has virtually enabled a reach anywhere in the World.

Al Mulla International Exchange has also revolutionized service by introducing ‘AMX Personal’, a product that has designed exclusively for high value customers. An on the call service, Al Mulla Exchange representative will be sent to your office / home at the pre-agreed time. The representative will be equipped with a Laptop, which is online, a portable printer to print off your receipt, and a mobile K-Net Machine to accept payment of your dues. Also some additional features of Al Mulla Exchange services are:-

* Best Rates
* Low Charges
* Free SMS feedback on delivery of your remittance
* Loyalty Points for transactions, redeemable against the commission

Al-Soor Financing & Leasing (K.S.C.C)

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Contact: Hisham Fakih, Asst. General Manager
P.O.Box 177, Safat 13002 Kuwait
Phone: (965) 296-0212
Fax: (965) 296-0301
Email: hoc@N0SPAM.almullagroup.com
Web: http://www.almullagroup.com

Al-Soor Financing and Leasing (K.S.C.C.) was founded on 26th of July 2005 to provide a wide range of financial lending activities and leasing. In July 2006, Al-Soor acquired Al-Mulla International Financing and investment (K.S.C.C.), a specialized financing company with a well-established clientele network in consumer finance, trade finance, fleet financing, and corporate credit. Al-Soor capital is KD 50 million.

Al-Soor will be providing financial solutions to individuals and corporate. Consumer business consists of car loans, cash loans, personal loans, property loans, and health care loans. Whereas its corporate business offers tailored structured solutions in the form of heavy equipment financing, working capital financing, inventory financing, property financing and fleet financing.

Commercial Bank of Kuwait

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Contact: Massoud Antoun, Head of Multinational & Oil Unit
P.O. Box 2861
Safat 13029
Kuwait
Phone: (965) 242-5235
Fax: (965) 246-8693
Email: mantoun@N0SPAM.cbk.com
Web: http://www.cbk.com

The Commercial Bank of Kuwait (CBK) was established on 19th June 1960 by virtue of Amiri Decree No. 5 and commenced banking operations in April 1961. Ever since, the Commercial Bank of Kuwait has made large strides in the banking industry, earning itself a leading position among the Kuwaiti banks through successful management and implementation of modern technology.

CBK is a provider of excellent international and domestic banking services.

It is fully equipped with professional staff who are serving with excellence a long list of prime clients that include some of the largest multinationals listed in the Fortune 500.