TBI Hand in Hand with Iraqi Ministry of Youth and Sports

TBI Hand in Hand with Iraqi Ministry of Youth and Sports

The Chairman and President of Trade Bank of Iraq, Mr. “Faisal Al-Haimus”, held a meeting with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Captain Adnan Darjal and the Executive Director of the Iraqi Private Banks League, Mr. “Ali Tariq” in the presence of a number of representatives of the private sector banks in order to, together with the Banking sector, set up a mechanism to support and rehabilitate projects as well as sports activities in general.

Mr. Adnan Darjal emphasized the importance of the governmental and private banking sectors in supporting sports and youth activities in light of the Ministry’s limited budget during the current circumstance. This support shall be implemented through granting sponsorships or loans for various projects and activities, or by investing in different types of Iraqi youth forums and sports federations. This is essential for strengthening those important sectors capabilities which contributes in embracing youths’ energies and providing various job opportunities.

Mr. Faisal Al-Haimus stated that TBI is the first donor and supporter of the Ministry’s activities and the first Iraqi banking institution to take initiative to support the projects and plans of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Mr. Ali Tariq added that the Iraqi Private Banks League will take the issue seriously in setting up a working mechanism and future plans with private sector banks to contribute in supporting forums, federations and the Ministry in general.

In conclusion, the Minister of Youth and Sports as well as the Executive Director of Iraqi Private Banks League expressed their gratitude to the President of TBI for embracing such an important initiative to support the youth and sports sector in Iraq.