In line with its strong commitment to social responsibility, community service and keenness to contribute to supporting various sectors, Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, has strengthened its partnership with Al Masarra Hospital. The Bank recently provided a vehicle to assist in transporting patients from and to the hospital, facilitating a seamless treatment process. The contribution was formally presented in a brief ceremony held in Al Masarra Hospital and attended by Dr. Badr Ali Al Habsi, General Director of Al Masarra Hospital and Talib Saif Al Makhmari, Head of Community and Media Relations, Bank Muscat.
About this partnership, Dr. Badr Ali Al Habsi, General Director of Al Masarra Hospital, said: “The hospital recognises its successful collaboration with Bank Muscat, a pioneering form of partnership between health institutions and corporates. This initiative aims to improve community services, as Bank Muscat donated a vehicle dedicated to the Community Psychological Services Department. It will improve our capacity to visit patients in their homes and provide them the necessary health and social care they require. In order to maintain treatment continuity, this support will help to enhance patients’ experience and guarantee that they receive effective and high-quality care. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Bank Muscat for this initiative, which demonstrates their strong commitment to social responsibility. To fulfil our goals of offering a long-term mental health treatment, this kind of effort is of essential importance.”
Talib Saif Al Makhmari, Head of Community and Media Relations, Bank Muscat, said: “We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with Al Masarra Hospital. We hope that this support will help facilitating the process of transporting patients to provide appropriate care to them. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Al Masarra Hospital for their continuous efforts and wish them all the best in their future endeavours.”
Over the past years, Bank Muscat has demonstrated its pioneering position in the field of sustainable development and actively encourages different segments of society to enhance their contributions and engagement. Bank Muscat has been successfully providing support through various programmes and initiatives to various segment, aiming to leave a tangible impact and continue to support community activities by adopting clear sustainable strategies. In its commitment to strengthening partnership between the public and private sectors, Bank Muscat has been keen to continue cooperating with various institutions to support the community and achieve common goals.
Commending its efforts in the field of social responsibility and sustainability, Bank Muscat has been awarded Best Bank in Oman for the application of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices by Euromoney. Recently, the Bank has been honoured with the “CSR Impact on Education: Financial Literacy by Maliyat Academy Award” at the Oman CSR Summit & Awards 2024, organised by the United Media Services Group. This recognition reflects the decisive steps taken by the Bank in promoting the concept of social responsibility among all segments of society, and adopting innovative and sustainable solutions that have a clear impact and positive long-term results.
