Commercial Bank Chairman Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali bin Jabor Al Thani; Vice-Chairman Hussain Ibrahim Al Fardan; Managing Director Omar Al Fardan; and Group CEO Joseph Abraham with other members of Board of Directors and the staff and their children at the Qa
DOHA: In celebration of Qatar National Day 2018, Commercial Bank held a special celebration yesterday in recognition of the achievements of the State of Qatar under the leadership of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
The Bank’s Chairman, Board of Directors, Executive Management, employees and clients attended the atmospheric ceremony at its headquarters in West Bay. As part of the event programme, a traditional musical operette, “Hadza Al Dasha”, was presented to guests. The operette told the story of sailors preparing to depart for a voyage in search of their livelihood at sea by saying goodbye to their family and loved ones, reflecting the values, traditions and culture of Qatari society with its emphasis on overcoming struggles, patience and giving.
In addition, Commercial Bank showcased a new song (sheila) called ‘Yeslam Tamim’ and organised a wide range of activities for its employees that celebrate the rich heritage, culture and history of Qatar and reflect the love and loyalty of the Bank’s employees towards His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Commercial Bank Chairman Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali bin Jabor Al Thani said: “The slogan of this year’s Qatar National Day is ‘as long as it was proven by our deeds’, which is a verse in a poem by Qatar’s Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani points to the importance of good deeds that build and strengthen the nation. At Commercial Bank, this principle acts as our guiding light not only when organizing our Qatar National Day celebrations, but throughout the year in all the Bank’s activities.” In line with its corporate social responsibility commitments, Commercial Bank has created and distributed a limited edition set of national day souvenirs for children. The Bank distributed the souvenirs to schools, hospitals and the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of People with Special Needs. The bank also produced a film in Souq Waqif that features traders talking about their memories and what Qatar National Day means to them.
Omar Hussain Alfardan, Managing Director of Commercial Bank, said: “Commercial Bank has been part of Qatar’s banking industry for the last 44 years and the Qatar National Day activities that we have organized for our employees are in line with our commitment to Qatar and the community. Joseph Abraham, Group CEO, Commercial Bank, said: “Qatar National Day is a time for us at Commercial Bank to celebrate Qatar’s achievements and its leadership. As a bank, we are especially thankful for the government’s fine stewardship of the economy and maintaining international confidence in Qatar’s banking system. Despite the blockade, Qatar’s economy has proven its resilience in 2018 and has become even stronger and more diversified.” Every year Commercial Bank holds several celebratory events at its branches to mark Qatar National Day.
