Saudi Banks Media and Awareness Committee celebrates partners on 20th anniversary

The Saudi Banks Media and Awareness Committee recently celebrated its strategic partners on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the committee’s establishment in 2006, under the theme “Saudi Banks Partners — 20 Years of Impact.” The event was attended by a number of officials, media professionals, and stakeholders from the banking and financial sectors.

The ceremony featured a review of the committee’s journey and achievements over the past two decades. In her keynote address, Rabiah Mohammed Al-Shumaisi, secretary-general of the committee, highlighted its pivotal role since inception in promoting banking awareness and enhancing financial literacy across society through a wide range of educational initiatives and awareness programs that have strengthened financial knowledge and encouraged sound banking practices.

The event also included the recognition of Talat Zaki Hafiz, economist and financial analyst at Arab News, and former secretary-general of the committee, in appreciation of his outstanding efforts and valuable contributions in laying the foundations for the committee’s establishment and supporting its growth and development over the years. He received a commemorative award from Al-Shumaisi.