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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.

City National Bank

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Contact: Thomas J. Burr, SVP/Manager - Export Finance
555 S. Flower Street, Twenty-fourth Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (888) 488-9700
Email: Thomas.Burr@N0SPAM.cnb.com
Web: http://www.cnb.com/business/international/

City National Bank serves successful companies that are global or ready to go global. Established in 1954, City National Bank is a Moody's AA-rated financial institution, placing it in the top 1 percent of all US banks. City National provides working capital loans for export finance, international banking, letters of credit services, and foreign exchange. Its powerful team of experts and its relationships with the Ex-Im Bank, the U.S. Commercial Service, and the Bank of East Asia as well as other foreign banks uniquely qualify City National Bank to help its clients export their products to the world. City National Bank member FDIC.

Comerica Bank

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Contact: Gigi R. Moore, Senior Vice President
411 West Lafayette MC 3336
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313.222.7031
Email: gmoore@N0SPAM.comerica.com
Web: http://www.comerica.com

Comerica Bank is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated, which has assets in excess of $67 billion and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada, China and Mexico. Comerica Bank offers a broad array of financial services, including export and import solutions that support every stage of the global supply chain, with solutions to optimize working capital, mitigate risks and simplify the trade process. Comerica Bank is a Super Delegated Authority and the Fast Track lender for the Ex-Im Bank Working Capital Guarantee Program.

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.

M&T Bank

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25 South Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 244-4500
Email: international@N0SPAM.mtb.com
Web: http://www.mtb.com/corporate/internat.cfm

M&T Bank focuses on helping our international customers take advantage of global opportunities by facilitating trade and helping minimize risk. Our advantages are:
- 51 skilled trade professionals averaging 23 years of experience
- Relationships with over 2,000 banks in over 3,000 locations
- Awarded the President's "E" for excellence in international trade
- Internet-based services
- Competitive rates for foreign exchange
- One of the largest users of Ex-Im Bank programs:
1. Aggressive user of the Working Capital Guarantee Program
2. Large producer of loans to foreign buyers supporting US exporters
3. Very active in Sub-Saharan Africa

TD Bank

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Contact: Margaret Carolan, VP/International Trade Services
6000 Atrium Way
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Phone: 1-800-751-9000 Ext. 6554
Email: mcarolan@N0SPAM.yesbank.com
Web: http://www.commerceonline.com

Following TD Bank Financial Group's acquisition of Commerce Bancorp Inc. on March 31, 2008, TD Banknorth and Commerce Bank merged on May 31, 2008, to be known as TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank. Today, TD Banknorth and Commerce Bank form one of the 20 largest commercial banking organizations in the United States with over $114 billion in assets, and provide customers with a full range of financial products and services at nearly 1,100 convenient locations from Maine to Florida. Commerce Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ. TD Banknorth and Commerce Bank are trade names of TD Bank, N.A. For more information, visit www.TDBanknorth.com and www.commerceonline.com.