Lulu Exchange partners with INJAZ Bahrain to drive financial awareness among expats

TDT | Manama

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Lulu Exchange, one of Bahrain’s most reputed and reliable financial services providers, conducted a financial literacy awareness programme for the employees of Al Moayyed construction company, in partnership with INJAZ Bahrain.

Conducted in three batches over three days, the programme covered key topics including the legal and illegal side of money transfer, regulatory requirements, digital platforms, anti-money laundering and fraudulent activities.

The sessions were led by Mr. Ajith, Head-Strategic Business Relations and Mr. Arun, Digital Product in Charge, Lulu International Exchange, Bahrain.

Talking about the programme, Mr. Edison Fernandez, General Manager, Lulu Exchange, said: “The programme was conducted as a part of our CSR efforts and aimed at supporting the blue-collar employees of Bahrain in enhancing their financial literacy and awareness. As a future-focused organisation, we have a strong thrust on learning & development, and are committed to our responsibility to share knowledge with the general public that can help them be financially aware of the changing world.”

Commenting on the partnership, INJAZ Bahrain Chairperson HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa said: “Financial literacy is a crucial and fundamental cornerstone required for individuals with professional aspirations in the banking, financial or regulatory sectors and fields. Many of Bahrain’s youth aim to join Bahrain’s ever-growing and thriving financial sector to play their part in the country’s continued future diversification and expansion, and we at INJAZ Bahrain are proud to provide them with the skills, opportunities and resources to prepare them to achieve their ambitions with the cooperation of reputable and esteemed partners.”