Doha, Qatar 25 August 2011: Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) QSC, in its on-going commitment to local and international initiatives of the Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Al-Thani's Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF), pledged support for the organization's campaign in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, areas suffering from hunger, drought, and civil strife.

"Our minds and hearts turn to the ones less fortunate than ourselves," explained Ms. Abeer Al Kalla, Head of Public Relations and Communications at al khaliji. "In Somalia and the Horn of Africa, over 12 million people are on the verge of starvation, on a scale not seen in decades.  We have a long-established relationship with the RAF, and we hope that through our joint efforts that we can make a difference to people of this impoverished region." 

In support for the foundation's efforts, al khaliji will Donate to cover the cost of the RAF's Somalia and Horn of Africa appeal adverts in the local media for 3 days.   

"The Foundation is also receiving donations from the general public for the Somalia and Horn of Africa campaign, and we encourage people to donate." continued Ms. Al Kalla.

In the bank's commitment to social and environmental issues and under the company's corporate social responsibility program, al khaliji's support for the RAF and like-minded organizations and partners has been firm. 

"As the community gave to us, we give back," added Ms. Al Kalla. "Our resolve and commitment to programs and initiatives that aid communities locally, regionally, and globally is embedded in our corporate social responsibility program."

For more information about al khaliji's corporate social responsible program activities, please visit www.alkhaliji.com.

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