27 June 2012
In line with its corporate social responsibility, BBAC declared itself a tobacco-free bank.

The ban on smoking will apply to both Bank's staff and clients in all its branches.

Sheikh Ghassan Assaf, BBAC chairman and general manager said: "by declaring BBAC's premises tobacco free we are protecting both our staff and clients against the effect of second-hand smoking and creating a healthier environment. This initiative reflects the Bank's true image".

Inspired by consistency and driven by care, BBAC will always be "Your Caring Bank".

About BBAC:
BBAC s.a.l. (Bank of Beirut and the Arab Countries) was established in 1956 and is today one of the leading commercial banks in Lebanon with a total capital of LBP 77 billion. The bank provides a diverse range of banking and financial products and services that include Corporate and Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Private Banking and Treasury, Electronic Banking and Bancassurance. It currently operates through its wide-spread network of 35 branches in Lebanon in addition to a branch in Limassol-Cyprus, a representative office in Abu Dhabi, and a branch in Erbil-Iraq.

For more information, please visit www.bbacbank.com.

© Press Release 2012