BBAC sponsors Kunhadi's 'Taxi night 8' charity event

BBAC sponsored ‘Taxi Night 8’ at Sky Bar, a charity event organized by Kunhadi association to promote road safety and awareness. The supporting crowd received two drinks and a two-way taxi ride with ‘Allo Taxi’. The event was attended by H.E. Mr. Ziad Baroud, Minister of Interior and Municipalities, along with an array of Lebanese socialites, entertainment, sports and public figures.

BBAC sponsors AUB's Virtual Stock Exchange Competition

BBAC sponsored  a six-week competition, Virtual Stock Exchange Competition, organized by the Business Student Society at the American University of Beirut (AUB). Participants were granted a certain amount of virtual money which they were to invest and track in corporate stocks as they saw fit in order to reap the highest possible returns. The objectives of the competition are to encourage participants to strategize their use of the stock exchange, incorporate analytical skills and their understanding of the industries in which they chose to invest, and learn the intricacies of dealing with shares on the stock exchange.

The top 5 participants presented their tactics and plans to a panel of judges consisting of AUB finance professors and BBAC finance specialists. BBAC also offered financial awards to the winners with the highest returns and soundest investment strategies.

BBAC sponsors AFDC’s environmental awareness activities

BBAC sponsored different environmental activities organized by the Association for Forests, Development & Conservation  (AFDC) in collaboration with the schools in Metn with the aim of promoting environmental awareness among the youth.  These activities attracted around 900 students. Through these efforts, BBAC aims at encouraging the public to show more care for the environment and its welfare.

BBAC participates in the ‘Health Fair’ event

BBAC participated in the the ‘Health Fair’ event organized by Saint Georges Hospital in Souk El Gharb, Aley with the purpose of promoting health awareness and helping with early detection of developing health problems. A team of expert physicians from Saint Georges Hospital offered free medical examinations and consultation. This step comes in line with the bank’s CSR strategy of improving the health status of local communities.

BBAC donates to 'Akhdar Dayem' environmental campaign

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program, BBAC donated 100,000 USD  to ‘Akhdar Dayem’, the Lebanese environmental campaign to preserve the nation’s green spaces, launched by the Lebanese Ministry of Interior and Municipalities in collaboration with the economic committees and the civil society. The Lebanese Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Mr. Ziad Baroud received a visit from Chairman General Manager of BBAC Sheikh Ghassan Assaf, who handed him the check with the contribution at the ministry’s premises in Sanayeh.

BBAC spreads the Holiday Spirit

With a common goal and a spirit of compassion, BBAC was able to spread the holiday spirit and much more through an employee fundraising campaign. The proceeds from the campaign were donated to the Lebanese Red Cross and to 'Ayadina' Association in order to put smiles on the faces of underprivileged children and bring hope back into the lives of forgotten elders. Donations did not only include cash but also in-kind contributions such as volunteer time, food and clothing.

BBAC sponsors Kunhadi's 'Taxi night 8' charity event

BBAC sponsored ‘Taxi Night 8’ at Sky Bar, a charity event organized by Kunhadi association to promote road safety and awareness. The supporting crowd received two drinks and a two-way taxi ride with ‘Allo Taxi’. The event was attended by H.E. Mr. Ziad Baroud, Minister of Interior and Municipalities, along with an array of Lebanese socialites, entertainment, sports and public figures.

BBAC participates in the sponsorship of Brave Heart Fund gala dinner

In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, BBAC participated in sponsoring the gala dinner organized by the AUB Medical Center's Brave Heart Fund at Phoenicia Hotel - Beirut. The event aimed to raise funds to continue the work of saving children suffering from Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

BBAC becomes the first bank in Lebanon to welcome a mother to open accounts for the benefit of her two minor children

It is with great honor that BBAC announces that it is the first bank to have welcomed a mother to open accounts for her minor children. The proud mother, Mrs. Barbara Shahin Batlouni, who is the Country Director of AMIDEAST, opened accounts for her two minor children, Samer and Jad, at BBAC Central Branch in Clemenceau-Beirut in the presence of Chairman General Manager of BBAC Sheikh Ghassan Assaf, members of the AMIDEAST, members of the IPW-Institute of Progressive Women, BBAC managers and staff members, who were later invited to enjoy a welcome reception in commemoration of this occasion. Sheikh Assaf presented a gift to Mrs. Batlouni from BBAC, which is an amount of 1000 USD deposited in the bank accounts of her two sons.