QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), continues to support corporate social responsibility (CSR) education initiatives that align with its mission and values.
Across its international network, the Group conducts various programmes affirming its commitment to the UN Education 2030 Framework for Action and SDG 4 goal to ensure inclusive and quality education for all.
Within these same efforts, QNB is also keen to organize campaigns to spread banking knowledge among children and engage them in community activities focussed on the significance of inclusivity and innovation.
Education loans
QNB announced the launch of its new Education Personal loan designed to support parents and students to better manage their financial commitment. The Bank is committed to ensure that financial barriers do not stand in the way of learning opportunities. The Education Personal loan, available for clients until September 30th, offers flexible financing options to cover school fees, university tuition and related educational expenses.
Key features include Competitive interest rates, Loan amount tailored to customer needs, Short term loan to better manager financial obligations, Free of charges and Quick and simple application process.
Enriching life of Children
QNB continues the implementation of programs that aim to keep children healthy in mind and body while cultivating bonds of belonging.
The bank organizes initiatives aimed at granting wishes for children with severe illnesses around Qatar, giving them the chance to live their dreams. For this purpose, QNB has inked many partnership agreements, the most recent of which was with the Qatari Autism Society. This new step resulted in a symbolic visit by the bank’s officials along with Superstar Ahmed Helmy, the Group’s brand ambassador in the Middle East and North Africa, to the Autism Parents Platform.
This visit came as part of QNB’s commitment to empowering autistic children and their families and fostering a more inclusive community.
Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is at the heart of the bank’s CSR strategy this why it organizes events designed to help children and young people develop an understanding of money and the financial decisions This include for example the Financial Literacy Autumn Camp for kids organized annually be the QNB CSR team.
QNB has strong partnerships with key stakeholders in this field. Within this framework, it organized a comprehensive financial literacy workshop for the students of Qatar University
The collaboration between QNB and Qatar University’s College of Business and Economics, Center for Entrepreneurship and Organizational Excellence aims at empowering university students with essential financial knowledge, supporting education and fostering financial well-being among the younger generation.
In Tunisia, the bank organizes workshops for financial education targeting children and youth to support their economic integration from a young age. These initiatives include annual training courses titled 'Money and Economics in a Simplified Way' in public and private primary schools in the Republic’s several governorates, to simplify basic concepts in the financial field.
In Egypt, the bank is keen to promote a culture of saving in an innovative way and achieve financial sustainability among children and youth.
Sustainability
In line with its commitment to environmental sustainability, QNB reaffirms its dedication to sustainability by actively initiating and supporting social programmes for youth and children.
In this context, the bank organizes its annual CSR initiative, a Sustainability Arts Camp for children, in cooperation with Kidzania Doha, the leading educational entertainment destination.
The event includes a variety of art workshops to promote values of environmental protection among young people by nurturing their artistic and handcraft skills in an atmosphere brimming with creativity and inspiration.
More recently, the Group engaged children of its employees across its subsidiaries in various activities in implementation of the #QNBBluePledge global campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of protecting marine life.
On Indonesia’s Ancol Beach overlooking the Java Sea, QNB Indonesia joined the initiative by organizing an open workshop for its employees and their children. The workshop included several awareness-raising activities to protect the ocean from plastic pollution caused by single-use plastic.
QNB Tunisia organized a number of fun activities for the children of its employees under the theme "Little Sea Guardians," to foster children's creativity and raise their awareness of the importance of protecting beaches and preserving environmental resources.
QNB Türkiye organized fun activities for children in nature within the "Plastic-Free July" campaign. The activities took place in Belgrade Forest, Istanbul's largest and most famous nature reserve, known for its diverse trees, plants, and animals.
Attracting fresh graduates to the financial sector: A successful strategy for developing our national talents
QNB recently concluded The Open Recruitment Day organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor, in a successful event that witnessed a large turnout of Qatari national graduates and talents seeking careers in the banking sector, supporting job nationalization plan within Qatar National Vision 2030 for sustainable economic growth.
The event served as an active platform for participants to explore an array of career paths offered by the bank and to apply for current openings. They also learned about current training opportunities, scholarships, and leadership development programs to support their career progression and prepare them for future leadership roles within the bank.