National Bank of Fujairah partners Emirates wildlife society

National Bank of Fujairah, NBF, has entered into a partnership with the Emirates Wildlife Society in association with WWF, the global conservation body (EWS-WWF), that will see the bank supporting conservation efforts for the Wadi Wurayah National Park in Fujairah. NBF will utilise its ATM network to raise awareness and funds for the conservation of Wadi Wurayah by encouraging customers to donate one dirham whenever they withdraw cash from the bank's ATMs. Such donations are entirely voluntary and will be reflected in the final balances of ATM receipts issued after each cash withdrawal, as well as in customers' end-of-month account statements. Spanning over 200 square kilometres and home to over 500 rare and endangered species, Wadi Wurayah has been designated an area of ecological significance by the Fujairah government. EWS-WWF has been appointed by the government of Fujairah to establish the area as a national park and spearhead conservation efforts to appropriately preserve this unique site. Alan Maitland Smith, Head of Internal Audit and Chairman of NBF's CSR Committee, says that the bank's support for the Wadi Wurayah National Park reaffirms NBF's belief in making a positive impact in the communities where it does business. "We are pleased to embark on this noteworthy cause with EWF-WWS. Every dirham raised will foster deeper awareness of the importance of protecting natural treasures like the Wadi Wurayah National Park, and we hope to count on our customers for their kind support as we work towards preserving our scarce resources for future generations." Nicolas Delaunay, Director of Business Development and Marketing at EWS-WWF, said, "We are very grateful for the support afforded by the National Bank of Fujairah in offering its customers the chance to contribute to conservation efforts in the U.A.E.. Through this initiative, the bank's customers will help protect the rich biodiversity of Wadi Wurayah National Park, thereby playing a part in EWS-WWF's long-term efforts in creating a more sustainable future through the reduction of our ecological footprint and the effects of climate change."