Egyptian Arab Land Bank Hosts Iftar for Employees at Marriott Hotel

Press release

Published December 26th, 2010 - 04:12 GMT

Egyptian Arab Land Bank

The Egyptian Arab Land Bank, one of the pioneers in the Jordanian banking sector, held an Iftar on September 2nd for all staff members at the Amman Marriott Hotel. The Iftar was hosted as part of the company's social commitment to its employees, especially during the Holy month of Ramadan.

Mr. Hazem Yousef, Regional Manager of the Egyptian Arab Land Bank, stated, "We host an Iftar for all our staff members every year to thank them for their dedication and hard work, which stems from our strong belief that the success and continuity of the Bank is the result of a strong and solid relationship between the staff and management."

This initiative comes as part of the Bank's celebrations of its 130 year anniversary and its continuous efforts to serve and develop the local community. The Bank aims at continually offering customers a comprehensive range of financial, investment and banking services from Savings Accounts and Deposit Boxes to Personal, Car and Real Estate Loans.

Background Information

Egyptian Arab Land Bank

On February 15, 1880, Khedive Tawfik issued a “Khedival Decree”, for the incorporation of a joint-stock company in the name of the (Egyptian Land Bank), which was concerned at the beginning with the contributing in the development of the agricultural sector, through offering loans to landlords.

The Bank maintained its role throughout the difficult and hard times that Egypt and the whole region underwent. It managed to shoulder its responsibilities and duties at all times and hence deserved its ample reputation and stature.