National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) revealed its annual ‘Doing Good Deeds’ program during the Holy month of Ramadan. For more than 26 years, the program comprises a series of activities and events aimed at encouraging community engagement and solidarity and charity in Kuwait.
Abdelmohsin Al Rushaid, NBK Public Relations Executive Manager said “NBK will ramp up its charitable activities during the Holy month, as part of its commitment towards serving the society. NBK hopes to encourage a greater sense of community and charity during Ramadan and encourages its customers and staff to participate by ‘doing good deeds’ all month long.”
“It is a well rooted tradition that has been carried out by NBK each year in its efforts to continuously have an active role in the Kuwait society. NBK believes in the power of doing good,” added Al Rushaid.
Ramadan Tent and tours
NBK Ramadan Social Program includes more than 9000 fast-breaking banquets that will be held in a special tent near the Scientific Center. NBK will also distribute Iftar meals via special convoys that will tour round the most crowded areas in the country.
Volunteers
NBK staff volunteers have already finalized all necessary arrangements for Ramadan tent to receive fasting people on the eve of first day of Ramadan. NBK staff volunteers will manage and supervise the fast-breaking banquets.
Hospitals and crowded areas
Dates and water will be offered to fasters driving at the iftar time. Also NBK will be distributing iftar banquets daily at a special center the bank constructed last year at Jleeb Shyoukh area. The NBK Ramadan Social Program will also include several visits by volunteers to NBK Children’s Hospital and other social institutions to celebrate gergean.
Naif Palace
For the fourth year in a row, 7500 iftar banquets will also be distributed at Naif Palace in addition to sponsoring Kuwait TV’s annual Live Ramadan Show at the palace and distribute prizes for fasters there.
Social visits
The NBK Ramadan Social Program will also include several visits by NBK's Public Relations Team and NBK staff volunteers to hospitals and institutions.
Social Media Activities
NBK Ramadan Social Program will also include daily awareness videos and health tips through the official social media channels of NBK on Facebook & Twitter and Instagram.