Bank Muscat celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
MUSCAT: Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Bank Muscat participated recently in the event the Ministry of Social Development organised on this occasion. Bank Muscat is keen to support persons with disabilities through CSR programmes and initiatives in partnership with government institutions and NGOs.
During the event, the Ministry of Social Development honoured Bank Muscat for its constant support. The event was held under the patronage of Her Highness Sayyeda Dr Mona bint Fahad bin Mahmoud Al Said, Assistant Vice Chancellor for International Cooperation at Sultan Qaboos University, where Afaf Ali Moosa, Assistant General Manager - Large Corporates, Bank Muscat, received the honour from Her Highness.
On this occasion, Afaf Ali Moosa, Assistant General Manager Large Corporates, Bank Muscat, said: “We are proud of all the tremendous efforts that various government and private institutions, NGOs and individuals are keen to put into the development of services and facilities for persons with disabilities. The bank values its longstanding partnership and cooperation with the Ministry of Social Development to best serve the community. The bank pays great attention to activities, events and social responsibility programmes especially those targeted at developing facilities and services for persons with disabilities.
“This recognition of the bank’s efforts further motivates us to continue working on developing sustainable programmes that provide support to the community in general and ensure the welfare of persons with disabilities.”
On this occasion, Afaf bint Ali bin Musa, Assistant General Manager for Large Corporate Banking at Bank Muscat, expressed her happiness to participate in this celebration, adding that we are proud of all the efforts made by various government and private institutions, NGOs and individuals in service of our brothers and sons with disabilities.
In line with its commitment to deliver long-term benefits for the disabled and helping them integrate into mainstream society, the bank contributed this year several wheelchairs, including powered and non-powered versions, electric beds, laptops and BrailleSense devices visually-impaired students, and hearing aids. Bank Muscat had earlier supported the construction of a playground at the Al Aman Rehabilitation Centre for children with severe disabilities and is also at present helping provide a sports field at the Al Wafa Centre for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities.