Mumtalakat pledges BD9,910,000 to ‘Feenah Khair’

Manama

Mumtalakat Holding Company, the sovereign wealth fund of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and its investment arm for the strategic non-oil assets, has pledged BD9,910,000 to the “Feenah Khair” (There is Good in Us) campaign aimed at harnessing national efforts to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

“Out of its responsibility towards society, Mumtalakat supports all national efforts to confront this virus and prevent the spread of the pandemic, in a manner that translates the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa,” said Deputy Premier and Mumtalakat chairman Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. Shaikh Khalid commended the drive of the government, chaired by His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and paid tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, for his keen follow-up.

He hailed the success of “Feenah Khair” which was launched by His Majesty the King’s Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs representative, National Security Advisor and Royal Humanitarian Foundation Board of Trustees chairman His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Shaikh Khalid said that Mumtalakat’s support to the campaign reflects its commitment to the principle of social responsibility and its permanent willingness to contribute effectively to all that enable Bahrain to continue the comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty the King. “Mumtalakat and subsidiary and associate companies are proud members of The Bahrain Team, which deserves our full support, whether as individuals or enterprises, so as to further strengthen the determination of loyal citizens who stand valiantly and courageously in the first line of defence, to keep Bahrain safe and stable and reassure all nationals and residents,” Shaikh Khalid said.

He expressed full confidence in the ability of Team Bahrain, led by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to turn challenges into opportunities. The Deputy Premier prayed to Allah the Almighty to bless the Kingdom of Bahrain and its leadership and people with security, health and well-being and to protect all people from any harm. The Mumtalakat subsidiary and associate companies which pledged support to the “Feenah Khair” campaign include: Alba (BD3.5 million), Batelco (BD3.5 million), National Bank of Bahrain (BD2.5 million), Gulf Hotels Company (BD200,000), Bahrain Airport Services (BD100,000), Bahrain Real Estate Investment “Edamah” (BD100,000) and The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones “DANAT” (BD10,000).