Bankdhofar volunteer team supports relief efforts after Shaheen

MUSCAT: The ‘Mujtamaie’ volunteer team from Bankdhofar took part in the relief efforts in the North and South Al Batinah Governorates as the bank’s participation in this national call will support the efforts of speeding up the reconstruction and rebuilding efforts.

Commenting on the initiative, Ahmed bin Said al Ibrahim, CEO, says, “Through our Mujtamaie volunteer team, we aim to reinforce the aspect of being socially responsible. We have all witnessed the devastating effects of the tropical cyclone Shaheen in the Governorates of North and South Al Batinah, and in demonstration of our solidarity with the affected families, our voluntary team supported the recovery efforts after the cyclone. The efforts exerted will contribute in returning life to normalcy, and we pray to protect Oman from all harms”.

The team members were distributed among various areas of North and South Al Batinah governorates and helped in providing a number of services including hygiene and sanitation, distributing food supplies to the affected families, among other services.

Bankdhofar had announced earlier its support of the national efforts to contain the effects of Tropical Cyclone Shaheen with RO 500,000 to be distributed to impacted families. The bank has also allocated RO 10 million as interest-free loans for affected customers, and announced deferment of loan installments for up to 5 months.

This initiative highlights Bankdhofar’s leading role in supporting various social and economic causes. The bank had provided support during previous cyclones that hit the Sultanate, including cyclone Gonu and cyclone Mekunu, which caused drastic damages to the infrastructure and affected families.

Corporate Social Responsibility is an important pillar of Bankdhofar’s operations; environment element, community development, and social have always been among the priorities and interests of the bank. Bankdhofar continues to deliver on its commitment by innovating strategic sustainable CSR programmes, initiatives, activities, and potential investment opportunities; ensuring lasting positive benefits