Manama, 24 March 2013: Al Salam Bank-Bahrain:-
HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairperson of Al Salam Bank-Bahrain, received at the Bank's premises at Seef District, Shaikha Hind bint Salman Al Khalifa, President of the Professional and Business Women Club-Bahrain Chapter and the Club's board members.
HH Shaikha Hessa welcomed the President and board members of the Club, hailing the important role being played by this distinguished Club to support the Bahraini woman in business pioneering and enabling her in various economic domains.
She affirmed that such institutions push forward the role of the Bahraini woman and give her the opportunity to actively contribute in uplifting the living standard of the Bahraini society. She pointed in this respect to what the Bahraini woman has achieved in various economic, social and political arenas, the matter that affirmed the level of influence she constitutes in progressing the reform process which was initiated by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the support of HRH the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and with the close follow-up of HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
For her part, the Club's President Shaikha Hind pointed out that the Club, which is a branch of the International Club present now in more than 95 countries, aims at providing support to the Bahraini woman in the fields of training, variety of handicrafts to enable her economically.
Shaikha Hind clarified that the Club focuses on combining between handicrafts and professions and to create suitable work environments to enable the Bahraini woman of practicing a productive and constructive work that would enhance the society economic level. She added that the Club also supports the potentials and skills of the Bahraini woman and guide her to how to utilize them towards enhancing her economic and social status.
She pointed out that the Club also endeavor to attract support and sponsorships from various institutions in Bahrain, and in this regard, she expressed gratitude and appreciation to the financial support which the Bank has donated to the Club, which she said will greatly contribute in achieving the Club's strategic goals toward developing the Bahraini woman.
The Professional and Business Women Club-Bahrain Chapter, established in December 2012, will work on holding seminars, training workshops and conferences and activities relevant to the Club's activities and issue publications that serve the Club's set objectives.
The Club will also cooperate with pertinent government bodies to enable women of limited income and productive families to enter the market with the support and backing of the Club's members.
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About Al Salam Bank-Bahrain
Headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Al Salam Bank-Bahrain (B.S.C.) is a dynamic, diversified and differentiated Islamic bank.
Incorporated on 19 January 2006 in the Kingdom of Bahrain and commenced commercial operations on 17 April 2006, the Bank operates under Shari'a principles in accordance with regulatory requirements for Islamic banks set by the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain was listed on the Bahrain Bourse on 27 April 2006, and subsequently on the Dubai Financial Market on 26 March 2008. The Bank's high caliber management team comprises highly qualified and internationally-experienced professionals with proven investment expertise in key areas of banking, finance and related fields; all supported by a world-class
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain adopts internationally recognized standards and best practices in Corporate Governance and operates with highest levels of integrity, transparency and trust.
The Bank is committed to its role as a concerned corporate citizen, actively seeking ways to contribute and add value to the social and economic well-being of the local communities in which it invests and operates.
For further information, please contact:
Adnan Alshaikh
Head, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Dept.
Tel: +973 39336900
Email: a.alshaikh@alsalambahrain.com
© Press Release 2013
