HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (HSBC) has become the first bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to join a region-wide volunteer initiative developed by Grameen-Jameel Microfinance Limited (Grameen-Jameel) to support the growth of microfinance among the underprivileged.

HSBC has signed an MOU with Grameen-Jameel to volunteer its employees’ financial, technical and…

A Kids Read storytelling afternoon took place at the Pavilion, Downtown Dubai on Saturday 25 February to build children’s enthusiasm for reading. This interactive event included storytelling, games and arts and crafts for children as well as workshops for their parents to help them bond with their children through books.

Kids Read, sponsored exclusively by HSBC…

Continuing its tradition of giving and helping the community during Ramadan, HSBC has organised five initiatives, from iftar[1] to food packing, fundraising and charity collections, to help the poor and less fortunate celebrate Ramadan in the United Arab Emirates this year. HSBC staff will be volunteering about 1,000 hours this Ramadan to make these activities a success.

Abdulfattah Sharaf, Chief…