NBK distributes thousands of iftar meals

KUWAIT: As part of fulfilling its ongoing corporate social responsibilities and on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)’s Public Relations Team distributed thousands of meals and special convoys to fasters daily at many areas in Kuwait. This initiative comes within the framework of the ongoing “Do Good

Deeds in Ramadan” philanthropic campaign launched by the bank.

Also, NBK distributed dates and water at different intersections and bus stops in Kuwait before iftar time as part of “Do Good Deeds in Ramadan”. The campaign aimed to raise awareness at reducing accidents, speeding and committing traffic violations during the holy month of Ramadan, especially during the run up to iftar at different areas.

The initiative involved a large number of NBK volunteers who distributed small snacks for drivers to break their fasting around iftar time, at strategic intersections and traffic lights, as well as bus stops. “NBK iftar banquets, an annual NBK philanthropic tradition and a landmark activity within the bank’s corporate social responsibility, acquired much more momentum this year distributing daily thousands of iftar banquets at many Areas in Kuwait, including Farwaniya, Salmiya, Bneid Al Qar and Jleeb, in addition to hospitals: Amiri, Mubarak and Sabah as well as Kuwait Airport terminals 1 and 2”, said Talal Al Turki, NBK Public Relations Senior Manager.

“The distribution scale and range of NBK iftar banquets this year also included distributing

fast-breaking meals via special convoys to various crowded locations in Kuwait. A large number of NBK staff volunteers was ready to serve the fasters”, Al Turki added. Commenting on dates and water distribution, “NBK is proud to launch this initiative, which combines giving and sharing spirit in offering snacks to drivers to break their fasting and raising safety awareness to reduce traffic accidents, especially around iftar time,” he stated. “NBK is committed to adopting value-added social initiatives, especially those related to the holy

month of Ramadan,” he added.

For almost three decades, the Ramadan program comprised a series of activities and initiatives aimed at encouraging community engagement and solidarity in Kuwait. “NBK hopes to encourage a greater sense of responsibility during the holy month”, Al Turki noted. It is worth mentioning that NBK’s iftar banquet campaign launched with the commencement of the Holy Month of Ramadan as part of an extensive social program comprising a multitude of philanthropic activities.