FUJAIRAH - National Bank of Fujairah, NBF, has joined forces with the Fujairah Welfare Association in honour of the Holy Month of Ramadan to extend support to workers in its home emirate.

The bank’s efforts were carried out throughout the month where it sponsored meals to over 1,800 people and also hosted a donation drive that involved distributing gift packs to those in need, reiterating its commitment to supporting the community.

During the month-long initiative, the bank’s staff donated a variety of daily essentials comprising of basic toiletries. These were in-turn gift wrapped in t-shirts and distributed in hundreds of gift packs to the workers at the Ramadan tents.

This community activity brought together staff members from across the bank’s branches along with their families to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan.

Commenting on this initiative, Hamad Jumah Saif Alghashmy Alzahmi, Chairperson of NBF CSR Committee, said, "Every year, we dedicate our efforts to finding new ways to contribute to the growth journey of our home emirate. Thanks to our long-standing partnership with Fujairah Welfare Association who shares our goal, we have been able to work together towards empowering our community and giving back to its hardworking people. We look forward to driving more initiatives that spark community development, social inclusion and labour support."

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