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BNP Paribas activates emergency support plan in Bahrain

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BNP Paribas and its subsidiaries around the world have, from the outset of the global health crisis mobilised to support hospital systems, medical research and institutions that help the most vulnerable and disadvantaged

Actions in aid of communities are the priority of the emergency support plan, especially when deployed in the field, in support of medical professionals, NGOs and social services support associations that are at the forefront of seeking solutions to this healthcare and social crisis.

As part of the BNP Paribas new emergency support plan, Jacques Michel, head of BNP Paribas Middle East & Africa, has announced that Bahrain will receive a contribution of US$108,449 which will go towards supporting “There is Good in Us”, the national campaign against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Commenting on the initiative, Jacques Michel said, “Globally we are faced with a health crisis of the highest magnitude, and I would like to take this opportunity to praise the government of Bahrain for its progressive and agile actions, spearheaded by the National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus. BNP Paribas are proud to contribute to these efforts to ensure the safety of all residents in Bahrain, many of whom are our own employees.”