NBO Awarded By Ministry Of Social Development For Efforts In Supporting People With Disabilities

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Published January 4th, 2022 - 11:49 GMT

NBO Awarded By Ministry Of Social Development For Efforts In Supporting People With Disabilities

During the event

Highlights

National Bank of Oman (NBO) was recently awarded by the Ministry of Social Development for its continuous work supporting people with disabilities in Oman.

National Bank of Oman (NBO) was recently awarded by the Ministry of Social Development for its continuous work supporting people with disabilities in Oman. The award was announced during an event organised by the Ministry to celebrate the International Day of Disabled Persons, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sayyida Dr. Mona Fahad Al Said, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), and in the presence of Her Excellency Dr Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, the Minister of Social Development.

Through its active Corporate Social Responsibility programme, NBO continues to fulfil its commitment to giving back to the community, while fostering partnerships between the private and public sectors. Its activities, which are carried out throughout the year, include a range of educational and youth-led programmes, donations and sponsorships, all aimed at supporting the government’s vision for social and economic development.

Background Information

National Bank of Oman

Founded in 1973, National Bank of Oman was the country’s first local bank, forging a rich history with Oman’s local businesses and its economy at large. Today, it is one of the largest banks in Oman, with a paid up capital of OMR (Omani Rials) 110.8 million (US$ 288 million) and a regulatory capital of OMR 377.8 million (US$ 981 million)*.