Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB), one of the leading Islamic retail banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently celebrated Bahraini Women’s Day, held each year on the 1st of December, by acknowledging their female staff with a token of appreciation for their outstanding contribution towards the increasing success of the bank.
As per the directives of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), Bahraini Women’s Day this year is being held under the theme “Women in the financial and banking sector”, in order to highlight women’s presence in this vital field.
Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Khalil Al Meer, Chief Executive Officer of KHCB said: “I would like to take a moment to express how immensely grateful I am, to the female employees of Khaleeji Commercial Bank, as it is through their diligent efforts and involvement that we have reached this far. As this year’s theme centers on women’s role in the financial sector, it is my privilege to pay public respect to our female personnel. We at KHCB, promote equal opportunities for men and women alike, and encourage them to establish themselves as confident leaders. We are highly supportive of our female workforce and always strive to ensure that they are well taken care of. Women empowerment in the banking sector is one of our core objectives, and this endeavour entirely serves to fulfill that purpose.”
Headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Khaleeji Commercial Bank B.S.C. is a fast growing Islamic retail bank that endeavors to achieve its vision to be a leading domestic and regional Islamic Bank, providing a comprehensive range of high quality Shari’a compliant banking and investment products, services and investment opportunities to their customers and corporate clients.