National Bank of Oman (NBO) one of the leading banks in Oman, in keeping with its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), has announced the signing of an agreement with the Ministry of Social Development, to finance various projects supervised by the ministry.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Ahmed al Miqbali, Acting Director-General of Planning and Studies, Ministry of Social Development, and Aisha al Kharusi, NBO’s Head of CSR and Corporate Communications. As per the agreement, NBO will finance the ministry’s requirements for various ‘Child Centres’ in Dhakhiliya, Dhahirah and Batinah regions. The bank will also support the renovation of the houses of social security families, in a number of wilayats.
The Child Centres aim to prepare children psychologically and emotionally, to ensure their overall healthy development and also develop their knowledge, social and spiritual awareness. Commenting on the occasion, Ahmed al Miqbali said: “NBO has always supported projects adopted by the ministry. We truly appreciate NBO’s support in this important initiative, which will further strengthen the long association shared between us.”
Speaking on behalf of NBO, Aisha al Kharusiya added: “NBO gives priority to offering financial and moral support to various civil service organisations in Oman, in appreciation of the valued role they play in serving the country and its people”.