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“Khaleeji Bank” honours Employees for Outstanding Athletic Accomplishments during the previous Year
In conjunction with Bahrain Sports Day 2024, Khaleeji Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently organised a special occasion for a number of its employees from various departments and divisions who achieved outstanding sporting accomplishments during the past year. This is an initiative that is the first-of-its-kind among banks in the Kingdom, as it represents an encouraging step aimed at creating an environment that is supportive of employees’ achievements and highlighting them at all levels, especially in sports.
On this occasion, Mr. Sattam Sulaiman Algosaibi, CEO of Khaleeji Bank, honoured the employees during said ceremony. The employees honoured were: Mr. Yusuf Hasan Husain from the Risk Management Department, who successfully climbed Uhuru Peak, the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and all of Africa, covering a distance of 85 km on foot. Mr. Mohamed Abdulkarim Mureed from the Corporate Banking & Debt Capital Markets Department, who was honoured for winning the Bahrain Bowling Association League and the Baker Cup Bowling Competition at the Kingdom’s level. Mr. Omar Ebrahim Qaed from the Retail Banking Department, who was recognised for achieving the title of number one Padel player in the Kingdom of Bahrain, reaching seven finals and winning a ranked tournament. Mr. Fawaz Mahmoud Al Sendi from the Credit Management Department, who was honoured for completing a Half Marathon of 21.1 km and a Full Marathon of 42.2 km with a team of four.
This event comes in line with the objectives of Bahrain Sports Day, which is celebrated this year on 22nd February, and aligns with the directives of the Respected Cabinet headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to promote sports as a societal culture in the Kingdom. The initiative also reflects the support that Khaleeji Bank provides to the achievements of its employees in various cultural, educational, and sports fields, highlighting the bank’s commitment to encouraging a culture of health, teamwork, and success within the organisation.
On this occasion, Ms. Fatima Ahmed Al Bin Ali, Head of Human Resources at Khaleeji Bank, commented “We at Khaleeji believe in promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle among our employees. We are also keen on fostering a positive work culture and encouraging our employees to participate in various sports and cultural activities. Therefore, we value honouring and highlighting the efforts and achievements of our employees.”
She also added “This initiative came in conjunction with this year’s Bahrain Sports Day to honour this group of employees for their honourable achievements in the field of sports. It serves as an opportunity to embody the bank’s appreciation for their contributions and encourages a sense of pride and loyalty among our team members. This gesture also motivates our employees to participate, excel, and achieve noteworthy ambitions in various sporting events, positively impacting their personal lives and professional performance.”
Khaleeji is a leading Islamic bank that strives to achieve clients’ ambitions through an Islamic banking model that offers a comprehensive range of high quality Shari’a-complaint banking services and investment opportunities to individuals and companies.