21 May 2012
In line with BBK's strategic initiatives for a brighter community and its monthly support to various entities, Mr. Abdulkarim Bucheery, BBK's Chief Executive, welcomed at the Bank's Headquarters, representatives from different societies to receive BBK's contributions for their requests submitted in March and April 2012. The handover ceremony was attended from BBK side by Mr. Reyadh Sater- General Manager- Shared Services Group, Mrs. Rafa Kaddoura- Corporate Communication Manager and Ms. Abeer Swar- Corporate Communications Officer.

The entities that have benefited from the BBK support to fulfill their various humanitarian initiatives were: Zaka Fund, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Cardiac Centre, Bahraini Association for intellectual Disability and Autism, Muharraq Social Welfare Centre, Bahrain Young Ladies Association, Discover Islam Centre, The Friendship Society for the blind and Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled. 

On this occasion, Mr. Abdulkarim Bucheery, BBK Chief Executive stressed on the keenness of the Bank to always support such entities given the significant role they play in the progress of the Kingdom."

As one of the major financial institutions in Bahrain, providing regular contributions to various humanitarian causes and societies throughout the years, BBK has supported entities including major clubs, charity funds and social initiatives. These initiatives are aimed at achieving the sole goal and vision of a brighter future and community in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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About BBK
BBK has been the pioneer in Commercial Banking for 40 years in the Kingdom of Bahrain. As a revolutionary market leader, BBK has built a name and reputation which is respected locally as well as internationally. To maintain this reputation, BBK has been at the forefront, incorporating the latest technologies to provide the finest services. One example of which is the e-banking solutions offered by BBK, which provide new generation services through its user friendly award winning website www.bbkonline.com, along with the telebanking, cash depository machines and automated teller machines services. BBK is proud to be awarded the "Distinguished Corporate Governance" at the "Hawkamah-UAB 2010 Bank Corporate Governance Award". This award has become a prestigious, competitive and highly coveted bank award that highlights the industry's strong commitment to good corporate governance.

For Media Enquiries, you may contact:
Abeer Swar
Officer
BBK- Corporate Communications Department
P.O. Box 597
Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel:17207240
Fax:17215587
email:swar@bbkonline.com 
Website : www.bbkonline.com

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