Bank ABC Group pledges a donation of US$ 2 million towards earthquake relief in Türkiye and Syria

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Published February 15th, 2023 - 04:36 GMT

Bank ABC Group pledges a donation of US$ 2 million towards earthquake relief in Türkiye and Syria
Mr. Saddek Omar El Kaber.
Highlights
Bank ABC has announced a donation of US$ 2 million, in support of the relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria after a devastating earthquake struck the two countries on 6 February 2023.

Bank ABC has announced a donation of US$ 2 million, in support of the relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria after a devastating earthquake struck the two countries on 6 February 2023. The donation will support the ongoing relief and recovery operations in the affected areas through select local and international non-profits actively working for the cause.

“As a responsible corporate citizen, Bank ABC is committed to supporting its communities. In the face of this devastating tragedy, we hope this contribution will help towards immediate humanitarian relief and recovery efforts as well as rebuilding the lives of those impacted. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Türkiye and Syria, “remarked H.E. Saddek Omar El Kaber, Chairman, Bank ABC Group.

“These challenging times warrant looking beyond borders and addressing the immense humanitarian catastrophe that is unfolding in Türkiye and Syria; calling for a collaborated effort from the international community. Amidst the rising death toll, we witness the resilience of the human spirit that perseveres through the odds and strives for survival. It is our duty to enable the recovery and rebuilding of these communities,” remarked Mr. Sael Al Waary, Acting Group CEO, Bank ABC.  

Bank ABC has been present in Türkiye since 2005 and remains committed to helping communities in need across its network. 

Background Information

Bank ABC

Bank ABC (incorporated as Arab Banking Corporation B.S.C) is an international bank headquartered in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Our network spreads across five continents, covering countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia. 

Bank ABC, founded in 1980, is listed on the Bahrain Bourse and our major shareholders are the Central Bank of Libya and Kuwait Investment Authority. 

Bank ABC is a leading provider of Trade Finance, Treasury, Project & Structured Finance, Syndications, Corporate & Institutional Banking as well as Islamic Banking services. We are also expanding our retail banking network in the MENA region.

Bank ABC is licensed as a conventional wholesale bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain.

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