BBAC's Care Lights a Candle of Joy for Lebanese and Syrian Children

On the occasion of ‘Children’s Day’, BBAC set up an initiative to help brighten the lives of Lebanese and Syrian children. It brought together children from SOS Children’s Villages and Bar Elias camp for Syrian refugees in Zahlé - Bekaa, in the presence of managers and employees of BBAC.

BBAC employees played games and had fun with the children, aged 8 to 11. They attempted to relieve some of their suffering – in light of the circumstances being faced by Lebanon and the region – through activities which reinforce the meaning of giving and commend the spirit of inclusion. The children took part in the activities and the day was overall one of happiness and enjoyment.

The Head of BBAC’s Marketing Department Tarek Bilal said: “We tried as much as we could to relieve the children of burden and share with them moments of happiness they would not forget. It made this day a normal day without sorrow or difficulties – we wanted it to be one in which they would live the childhood they deserve.”

Following these activities, there was a large ceremony in which the children exchanged books and presents which BBAC had brought them, with the aim of teaching them the meaning of caring and giving. They left full of feelings of love and hope.

It is important to mention that BBAC plans to offer developmental projects in a number of different areas, based on its belief that its own success will not be complete without that of the surrounding society, and also stemming from its slogan: ‘Your Caring Bank’.

More pictures from the event can be found on BBAC’s Facebook page.

BBAC and Live Lebanon Renovate a Public School in Mount Lebanon

Mount Lebanon’s Bzibdin village unveiled its newly-renovated public school, made possible with the support of UNDP’s initiative Live Lebanon in partnership with BBAC and Live Lebanon’s Goodwill Ambassador Elias Saad. Present at the ceremony were Bzibdins’ Head of Municipality Mr. Pierre Baaklini, school principal Mr. Nabih Andari, and Mr. Raghed Assi and Mr. Hassan Salha, UNDP representative and BBAC Metn-Hamana branch manager, respectively.

After the Head of Municipality’s opening remarks, Principal Andari praised the Live Lebanon initiative for its efforts to ameliorate education and public schools. Mr. Assi also took his turn to thank everyone involved in the important project and stressed UNDP’s commitment to support initiatives of this sort throughout Lebanon. Finally, Goodwill Ambassador Saad expressed his joy at seeing this project completed and reaffirmed his continued support for Live Lebanon in order to achieve long-term and meaningful development.

This important project of renovating the public school of Bzibdin improves educational conditions for students and secures for them a healthy environment. With yet another project implemented, Live Lebanon has continually delivered on its promise to support Lebanon and its local institutions through various mediums to better the lives of those in need in spite of the current social and economic circumstances.

BBAC Starts off 2014 with the Opening of its Newest Branch in Badaro

BBAC has continued its expansion strategy to strengthen its reach in the local banking sector while meeting the growing needs of its clientele by opening its newest branch in Badaro - Sami El Solh.

The Badaro branch, equipped with the latest banking technologies, serves as a preliminary step in the bank’s expansion strategy which aims to extend the bank’s network to cover all areas in Lebanon.

BBAC’s Chairman and General Manager Sheikh Ghassan Assaf reiterated the importance of the newest opening, stating “since our customers are our top priority, the proliferation of BBAC branches is necessary to better serve their needs while also bolstering our ability to effectively provide all necessary services throughout Lebanon, reaffirming BBAC as “Your Caring Bank”."

BBAC offers the full range of banking services and products, all of which are tailored to the needs of its customers, regardless of age or status. The bank has made it a priority for the new year to further develop domestically and regionally in order to expand its network, which today is comprised of 38 branches dispersed throughout various Lebanese regions.