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NBO hosts Tatmeen forum to raise awareness on caring for orphans

 
MUSCAT: Committed to empowering communities, National Bank of Oman (NBO) recently hosted the first-of-its-kind orphan care forum in Oman, 'Tatmeen', held at its headquarters in Azaiba. Organised in collaboration with Oyoon and under the patronage of Sayyida Maani bint Abdullah bin Hamad al Busaidi, Director General of the Family Growth Department at the Ministry of Social Development, the event included the participation of charities across Oman concerned with the care of orphans. Presenting various research papers, they discussed the challenges they face and their recommendations for providing improved services to this important social segment.

Through its active Corporate Social Responsibility programme, NBO continues to fulfil its commitment to giving back to the community. Its activities, which are carried out throughout the year, include a range of educational and youth-led programmes, donations, and sponsorships, all aimed at contributing to the betterment of society and particularly, those in need. Earlier this year, the bank was also awarded by the Ministry of Social Development for its continuous contribution supporting people with disabilities in Oman