Sohar International recently sponsored the Social Insurance Forum organised by the Public Authority for Social Insurance (PASI). The three day event addressed by national and international experts was held from 9 to 11 March at JW Marriot Hotel – Oman Exhibition and Convention Centre under the auspices of HE Sayyid Salim Mussalam Al Busaidy, Under-secretary of the Ministry of Civil Service for Administrative Development Affairs.

Reiterating the Bank’s commitment to partnership in making lasting contributions to society and the nation, Khalil Al Hedaifi, Chief Retail Banking Officer, said: “Leading by example and committed to responsible banking, Sohar International is focused on addressing the changing economic and social situation, thereby contributing to the country’s progress and sustainable development. The Bank recognises that its sphere of activity extends beyond banking to serve society through various initiatives. These partnership programmes reflect the Bank’s aim to generate sustainable value for all stakeholders and deliver long-term benefits to the community and the nation.”

Attended by Bassam Al Balushi, Unit Head of Government and Public Sector Banking, the Social Insurance Forum discussed the third phase of its strategic plan for the period 2021-2025, drawn up in light of Oman Vision 2040, with special emphasis on welfare of private sector employees, role of investment and technology in enhancing sustainability and promoting social insurance and social protection systems to reach beneficiaries as smoothly as possible. The deliberations succeeded in highlighting the global best practices in social insurance and retirement benefits.

Reiterating its commitment to provide more vision, more velocity and more value in everything it does, Sohar International constantly pushes boundaries in redefining responsible banking in Oman. As an organisation that places utmost importance on helping people to win by delivering banking for their ever changing world, the Bank is well on track to achieve its dynamic vision and mark its imprint beyond banking to be a world-leading Omani service company that helps customers, communities and people to win and prosper. Making this a reality is the Bank’s professional workforce reflecting the brand personality of being sharp, human and unstoppable.