QNB engages with children, community groups in Garangao celebration

QNB celebrated Garangao night in the presence of employees from the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Department, children from the Qatar Autism Society, Orphan Care Centre (Dreama), and Al Noor Center for the Blind, who wore colorful traditional outfits to celebrate this occasion in a festive and joyous atmosphere.

As part of the Qatari customs and traditions that accompany Garangao celebrations, the bank’s employees distributed gifts and traditional tote bags crafted from recycled material filled with sweets and nuts.

“QNB is keen to celebrate Garangao night annually with the aim of preserving Qatari customs and traditions and instilling them among all members of society, in line with its social responsibility objectives, which emphasises the importance of social engagement and promoting inclusion,” the bank said in a statement.

On the occasion, Heba al-Tamimi, Senior Executive Vice President, QNB Group Communications, said: “We are pleased to share with the children of the Qatar Autism Society, Dreama and Al Noor Center for the Blind the joy of celebrating Garangao night in order to strengthen the bonds between the various segments of society, old and young, and foster our rich cultural heritage.

“The Garangao celebration has always been one of the most distinguished traditional occasions in Qatari society, and through this initiative we aim to revive and preserve our customs and traditions.”