Citi Supports inJAz Bahrain, Sponsors "Banks in Action" Program

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	Printer Friendly Page		FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) April 02, 2008 Citi Supports inJAz Bahrain, Sponsors "Banks in Action" Program Manama – Citi Foundation, a member of Citi, recently announced the sponsorship of "Banks in Action" program aimed at educating school students in Bahrain about the banking industry. An amount of USD 40,000 will be invested by Citi for the Banks in Action program, which will be conducted in association with inJAz Bahrain. The Banks in Action program will reach out to more than 1,200 students of government and private schools in Bahrain during 2008. With the last year's sponsorship from Citi Foundation, inJAz Bahrain delivered the Banks in Action program to14 secondary schools covering 540 students. Conducted by Citibank and other banks' volunteers, the program will cover key concepts of how banks work, understanding of banking products and services, plus creating awareness of potential career opportunities in banking. Mayank Malik, General Manager for Citibank Bahrain, said, "Citi, through our various programs, aims to educate Bahrain's youth about the banking industry and the opportunities in this sector. Through the Banks in Action program, we hope to instill in the minds of our youth an interest in the banking industry." Commenting on Citi Foundation's gesture, Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Executive Director of inJAz Bahrain, said, "I would like to thank Citi for sponsoring the Banks in Action program for the second time. I believe that it is vital to create an interest in students about the banking industry, as it will encourage them enter the banking sector. Citi Foundation sponsorship will indeed help inJAz Bahrain's education based programs." Mrs. Deema Murad, Citi's Public Relations Head said, "Throughout the year Citi supports numerous educational programs in line with our policy of helping Bahraini youth. The future of our youth depends on the education we provide them. In 2008, we hope to sponsor more such education based programs." Citi has been in the Arab World for nearly 50 years and continues to view the region as critical to its global franchise. It is currently present in ten Arab countries including Egypt, the UAE, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait. # # # Citi Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Citi's major brand names include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex, and Nikko. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com. Certain statements in this document are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors. More information about these factors is contained in Citigroup's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citi Foundation The Citi Foundation is committed to enhancing economic opportunities for underserved individuals and families in the communities where we work throughout the world. Globally, the Citi Foundation is focusing its giving on Microfinance and Microentrepreneurship, which helps individuals become economically self-sufficient; Small and Growing Businesses leading to economic expansion and job creation; Education, which prepares young people for personal and professional success; Financial Education, which helps individuals make informed financial decisions; and the Environment with a focus on sustainable enterprises that generate jobs and stimulate economic growth while preserving the environment. In the U.S. and Canada, the Citi Foundation supports Community Development programs that help build and revitalize neighborhoods and Education programs that prepare students for college and careers. Additional information can be found at http://www.citigroupfoundation.org/. Citi Financial Education Program Based on the belief that knowledge is your greatest asset, the Citi Financial Education Program is a global, company-wide effort to identify, support and implement initiatives that help give individuals, families and communities the tools needed to make sound financial decisions. Citi's ten-year, $200 million global commitment is focused in three areas: Personal, Small Business and Institutional Financial Education. Additional information about Citi Financial Education Program, including Citi Foundation guidelines, links and resources and the Citi Financial Education Program Curriculum and Facilitator's Guide may be found at http://financialeducation.citigroup.com.