The Arab Council for Social Responsibility awards Suez Canal Bank the “Charity Medal for Initiatives” in Cooperation with Misr El Kheir Foundation Recognizing its roles in Sustainable Education

As part of its keenness to support development and community initiatives, Suez Canal Bank was honored with the “Charity Medal for Initiatives” competition in its third edition (2025/2026), organized by The Arab Council for Social Responsibility in cooperation with Misr El Kheir Foundation, in recognition of the Bank’s contributions to supporting sustainable education initiatives and enhancing access to underserved segments.

The event witnessed the honoring of a number of prominent figures in the field of community and development work. Ms. Nour Elzeny, Head of Financial Inclusion, Corporate Communication, and CSR at Suez Canal Bank, received the “Ambassador of Charitable Endowment for Sustainable Education” shield. The award was presented by Dr. Randa Rizk, Secretary General of The Arab Council for Social Responsibility, and Dr. Ali Gomaa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Misr El Kheir Foundation.

This recognition comes as part of a series of awards received by the Bank in the field of corporate social responsibility, reflecting its ongoing efforts to support community development initiatives, in line with the directives of the Central Bank of Egypt, Egypt Vision 2030, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

The “Charity Medal for Initiatives” competition is one of the developmental initiatives at the level of the Arab world, whichaims to discover and adopt initiatives across various fields, including community and voluntary initiatives, scientific and technological innovations, cultural and artistic initiatives, as well as initiatives concerned with special needs, environment, and renewable energy, in a way that contributes to achieving a developmental and feasible impact.

The competition follows an integrated methodology that starts with announcing the call for submissions, followed by standardized evaluation processes, and concludes with open discussions and the selection of winners through judging panels that include experts and specialists from various fields.

Commenting on the award, Ms. Nour Elzeny stated that the “Charity Medal for Initiatives” recognizes Suez Canal Bank’s efforts in supporting sustainable education, noting that investment in education is a key pillar of achieving sustainable development. She added the that the Bank is keen to contribute to contributing to initiatives that provide education and training opportunities for underserved groups, as well as participating in events and workshops targeting youth to enhance their capabilities and contributions to the labor market. She explained that these initiatives fall under the auspices of the Central Department for Social Responsibility at the Central Bank of Egypt.

Dr. Randa Rizk stated that the Charity Medal competition serves as an Arab platform to discover and adopt development initiatives, as we are keen to support feasible ideas that have an impact on society, through evaluation mechanisms that rely on different criteria. The honoring of the Suez Canal Bank came in celebration of its role in supporting impactful community initiatives.

Key Contributions of Suez Canal Bank in the Field of Education:

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About Suez Canal Bank:

Suez Canal Bank is an Egyptian joint stock company established as a commercial bank in 1978. The bank’s issued and paid-up capital amounts to EGP 10 billion, with 1000 million shares, while its authorized capital stands at EGP 15 billion. The bank provides a wide range of banking solutions, products, and financial services to corporate and individual clients through 56 branches across Egypt and a representative office in Libya, including a branch dedicated to Islamic transactions. It also operates a network of ATMs across Egypt, in addition to a network of correspondents worldwide.

About The Arab Council for Social Responsibility:

Established in 2013, the Arab Council for Social Responsibilityoperates under the joint patronage and organization of the League of Arab States. It also founded the Arab Universities Knowledge Network for Climate Change and Carbon Footprint(AUKNCCF), affiliated with the Association of the Union of Arab Universities, headquartered at Abu Dhabi University with its technical secretariat in Cairo.

The Council is considered one of the leading Arab entities supporting sustainability and CSR concepts, contributing to strengthening development partnerships between the public and private sectors and civil society.

The “Endowment for Sustainable Education” is one of its key initiatives aimed at ensuring long-term support for education. Through its various initiatives, such as the “Charity Medal for Social Entrepreneurship,” the “Arab Women CSR Award,” and the “Necklace of Charity for Sustainable Development”, the Council continues to honor inspiring models, support social innovation, and empower women, reinforcing a culture of institutional giving and sustainable development across the Arab world.