Commercial Bank donates to Al Noor Institute for the Blind

14 November 2013
QAR 50,000 raised towards IT classroom
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has adopted the Al Noor Institute for the Blind as a charitable cause for the second year and raised QAR 50,000 towards the set-up of an IT classroom. The donation will help provide Al Noor Institute’s students the opportunity to lead everyday normal lives by encouraging continuous education, creation of innovative ideas and independency.
Mr Abdulla Saleh Al Raisi, Commercial Bank’s Chief Executive Officer said: “Commercial Bank is honoured to participate and assist the visually impaired students of Al Noor Institute with their desire for continuous learning with computers, which will allow for the expansion of knowledge through access to educational websites and keeping up to date with the world’s changing technologies.”
“At Commercial Bank, we believe that ‘everything is possible’, and we hope to impart the same aspiration in Al Noor Institute’s students and the Qatari community at large, by providing the students with the appropriate tools to enhance their skills and encourage them to believe that everything is achievable in their lives,” he added.
Dr. Hayat Khalil Nazar, General Director of Al Noor Institute, thanked Commercial Bank for their continuous support of Al Noor Institute and its educational programmes, as well as the Bank’s role in supporting the Institute’s various activities.
Since its establishment in 1975, Commercial Bank has made significant contributions to a broad range of charitable organisations and community initiatives. By supporting charitable causes, educational programmes, sporting events, environmental projects and cultural events, Commercial Bank seeks to improve the quality of life of those living in the community in which it operates.
Through a well-defined CSR framework and a determined commitment to pursue activities that parallel its business aspirations, Commercial Bank established a set of corporate and social principles to generate value for its shareholders, customers, its staff and society.