Alawwal bank supports the Saudi Deaf Sports Federation’s initiatives for deaf women

Alawwal bank has made a donation to the Saudi Deaf Sports Federation, in support of their initiatives for deaf women.

Alawwal bank’s Managing Director, Mr Soren Nikolajsen, visited the Federation’s headquarters in Riyadh. He met with its President Mr Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Qahtani and staff members. Mr Nikolajsen was given an overview of the Federation’s activities, a tour of its facilities, and he saw first hand how the bank’s donation will benefit its work.

Mr Nikolajsen commented: “The management and employees at Alawwal bank are both proud and delighted that we are able to play a small part in supporting the Saudi Deaf Sports Federation in its important work. Sport has a fantastic ability to bring people together, to develop confidence and to empower people to overcome life’s challenges. I have been really impressed with the enthusiasm and passion I have seen here for providing vital support to deaf people via sports and social activities”.

Mr Qahtani expressed his sincere thanks to Alawwal bank. He said that the donation will greatly help the Federation’s ability to further develop sports initiatives for deaf women.

The Saudi Deaf Sports Federation plays an important role for deaf men and women in Saudi Arabia. In addition to the provision of sports activities for deaf people, the Federation also provides a forum for social, cultural and educational activities, such as the teaching of sign-language.