Oman Arab Bank impacts 240 lives across the community with 223 hours of volunteer activities throughout Ramadan

Oman Arab Bank impacts 240 lives across the community with 223 hours of volunteer activities throughout Ramadan

Muscat – Oman Arab Bank (OAB) brought the spirit of the season to 240 people in Oman during Ramadan, with 223 volunteer hours completed during its four-week program for the Holy Month, which positively impacted the elderly, children, cancer patients, several non-profit organizations and more.

The month of activities concluded when OAB hosted Eid preparations at the elderly home in Rustaq, with entertainment and gifts, preceded the previous week by a special Eid Exhibition at the bank’s Head Office, promoting charity awareness and donations in coordination with non-profits, The Association of Welfare of the Handicapped, Kiswa Oman and Oman Food Bank, as well as selling a variety of seasonal goods. The exhibition was opened by Rashad Al Zubair, Chairman of OAB.

The Association of Welfare of the Handicapped exhibited its products, while Kiswa Oman encouraged bank employees to donate clothes in good condition for Eid and Oman Food Bank raised awareness of its activities and asked for support. Additionally, 24 SMEs and small business participated, with visitors able to purchase abayas, men’s traditional musars, Omani keepsakes, jewelry, fragrances, accessories and children’s clothing.

The month’s second activity, a festive Qaranqasho evening at the Child Welfare Centre in Muscat brought joy to more than 100