NBK sponsors the Int’l Conference of the Difficulties of Learning Disorders, Hyperactivity & Attention Deficit

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is sponsoring the International Conference of the Difficulties of Learning Disorders, Hyperactivity & Attention Deficit which will be held under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Shaikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah during the period 4-5 December 2011. The conference will be organized by the Kuwaiti Association for Learning Differences (KALD). 

NBK CEO Shaikha Al Bahar stated: “NBK’s efforts are part of its ongoing drive to promote the education and development of Kuwait’s national workforce and fulfill its corporate social responsibilities”. Al Bahar added “NBK' endeavors to shoulder its social responsibilities and share with the various governmental and public sector institutions and departments the burdens and responsibilities of broader national efforts towards social advancement”. 

Al Bahar has recently received KALD Chairwomen Amal Al Sayer, and handed the sponsor check. Al Sayer expressed utmost gratitude to NBK for sponsoring the conference, as well as the association activities. 

Al Sayer said: “KALD is a social welfare association that collaboratively works towards helping students with learning differences in private schools in Kuwait, and works towards identifying and developing the capabilities of these students and to support them academically, psychologically and socially through awareness, training, and entertainment programs for the students, their families and their schools”. 

“NBK's sponsorship and support also comes in line with the bank's customary and ongoing spirit of corporate citizenship as well as the vital role it plays in supporting all students, youths and educational issues”, Al Bahar further added.