Bank Muscat celebrates al Wathbah Businesswomen’s award

29/03/2017 05:29 AST

Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, celebrated outstanding SME initiatives by women entrepreneurs as the second edition of al Wathbah Businesswomen’s Awards were presented at a ceremony held at the bank’s head office in the presence of dignitaries and top Management Team members.

The awards witnessed strong competition based on the criteria of creativity and innovation, financial performance, leadership and commitment, sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Standing out with unique projects, the top three awards were won by Shaima al Lawati, promoter of Al Wujha Sustainability Company; Zamzam al Subhi, owner of Manaber Al Marfa Private Kindergarten; and Aisha Babood, promoter of White Hands Centre for Assistive Technology for Rehabilitation.

Commending the award winners, AbdulRazak Ali Issa, (pictured) Chief Executive, said: “Bank Muscat congratulates the enterprising women entrepreneurs for making a mark with successful business initiatives. The innovative business ideas reflect their determination and commitment to pursue unique business dreams. We wish them greater success in serving the community as role models for the youth and other entrepreneurs. Complementing the government efforts to develop the SME sector, the support to SMEs and women entrepreneurs stem from the bank’s commitment to facilitate self-employment opportunities for youth who constitute more than 50 per cent of the country’s population.”

Waleed Al Hashar, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, said: “Bank Muscat is happy to support women entrepreneurs to embark on sustainable self-employment business initiatives. al Wathbah Businesswomen’s Award comes as part of the bank’s ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and commitment to partnership in supporting women entrepreneurs for making a mark with successful business projects. Committed to supporting economic growth and sustainable development, the bank seizes every opportunity to reiterate partnership in building the nation by creating opportunities for individuals and businesses to grow and prosper.”

Fatma Al Maskiry, AGM — SME Credit, Marketing and Regional Corporates, said: “Bank Muscat’s al Wathbah department is proud to have initiated a series of innovative programmes benefiting SMEs. The annual al Wathbah Businesswomen’s Award is aimed at appreciating and recognising Omani women entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence in diversified fields of business.”

Oman Daily Observer