Commercial Bank celebrates Qatar National Day through CSR activities and employee events

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of Qatar National Day 2018, Commercial Bank held a special celebration yesterday in recognition of the achievements of the State of Qatar under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar.

 

The Bank’s Chairman, Board of Directors, Executive Management, employees and clients attended the atmospheric ceremony at its headquarters in West Bay. As part of the event programme, a traditional musical operette, “Hadza Al Dasha”, was presented to guests. The operette told the story of sailors preparing to depart for a voyage in search of their livelihood at sea by saying goodbye to their family and loved ones, reflecting the values, traditions and culture of Qatari society with its emphasis on overcoming struggles, patience and giving.

 

In addition, Commercial Bank showcased a new song (sheila) called ‘Yeslam Tamim’ and organised a wide range of activities for its employees that celebrate the rich heritage, culture and history of Qatar and reflect the love and loyalty of the Bank’s employees towards His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

 

Commercial Bank Chairman, Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali bin Jabor Al Thani, said: “The slogan of this year’s Qatar National Day is ‘as long as it was proven by our deeds’, which is a verse in a poem by Qatar’s Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani points to the importance of good deeds that build and strengthen the nation. At Commercial Bank, this principle acts as our guiding light not only when organizing our Qatar National Day celebrations, but throughout the year in all the Bank’s activities.”

 

In line with its corporate social responsibility commitments, Commercial Bank has created and distributed a limited edition set of national day souvenirs for children. The Bank distributed the souvenirs to schools, hospitals and the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of People with Special Needs. The bank also produced a film in Souq Waqif that features traders talking about their memories and what Qatar National Day means to them.

 

Omar Hussain Alfardan, Managing Director of Commercial Bank, said: “Commercial Bank has been part of Qatar’s banking industry for the last 44 years and the Qatar National Day activities that we have organized for our employees are in line with our commitment to Qatar and the community. The activities allow our team to collectively bond and express their appreciation of Qatar. They are purposeful activities that are designed to bring employees together to make a positive impact on the local community. That is why we have included local schools in this year’s Commercial Bank celebrations, distributed gifts to children at local hospitals, and helped many more people outside of the Bank to enjoy the National Day joy.”

 

Joseph Abraham, Group CEO, Commercial Bank, said: “Qatar National Day is a time for us at Commercial Bank to celebrate Qatar’s achievements and its leadership. As a bank, we are especially thankful for the government’s fine stewardship of the economy and maintaining international confidence in Qatar’s banking system. Despite the blockade, Qatar’s economy has proven its resilience in 2018 and has become even stronger and more diversified.  We take pride in being a Qatari bank and support all four pillars of the Qatar National Vision 2030 through our activities, with a focus on strengthening the economy through our services and investing in Qatar’s human talent as one of the largest private sector employers in the country. We look forward to continue supporting Qatar on its journey towards sustainable development and prosperity for all its people.”

Every year Commercial Bank holds several celebratory events at its branches to mark Qatar National Day.  All its branches are decorated with Qatari flags to welcome customers and visitors, serving popular Arabic coffee and sweets. In-branch activities include gifts, henna drawing, and photography booths with traditional background and falconry activities. Earlier in the week, more than 100 Commercial Bank employees participated in the formation of a human flag of the State of Qatar.