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ABA Holding sends essential aid to Lebanon in wake of Beirut explosions

As part of Qatar’s endeavor to support Lebanon and as an extension of the nation’s ‘Lebanon in Our Hearts’ campaign, Ali Bin Ali Holding launched a multi-level initiative to send necessary aid to help the Lebanese people recover from the tragedy.

The launch came after the deadly explosions that rocked the capital, Beirut, on August 4 that left some 180 people dead, thousands injured and some still missing, in addition to causing massive material damage.

In the wake of the catastrophe, ABA Holding and its employees came together to gather the maximum possible aid to help support the people in Beirut. The Group donated a total of QR225,000, part of which was in the form of an essential goods consignment of 17 tons sent directly to Beirut in partnership with Qatar Airways and part in cash donated to the Lebanese Red Cross, who are working on the ground.

Taking the initiative one step forward, ABA Holding’s Monoprix Qatar joined hands with Qatar Airways and Qatar Charity to create donation boxes for Lebanon from Monoprix. The charitable drive allowed Qatar residents to purchase items at subsidized rates from Monoprix Qatar’s store on Talabat under the section ‘Qatar Airways Box for Lebanon’.

Empathizing with the tragic situation, Vice-Chairman & EVP of ABA Holding Mr. Nabeel Ali Bin Ali said: “Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis and it is our duty to extend a helping hand to our brothers in Lebanon. We pray and hope the country is soon able to recover from this tragedy and bounce back on its feet. ABA Holding and its employees have always supported countries in their tough times and we are committed to our vision of service to mankind.

“I am proud of our staff who, like always, supported the Group’s efforts and came forward wholeheartedly and donated for the cause.”

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ABA Holding achieves new high, recognized as an ACCA Approved Employer

Adding a new feather to the Group’s hat, Ali Bin Ali (ABA) Holding has been recognized as an ACCA Approved Employer.  Effective 20 July, 2020, the conglomerate is part of the ACCA Approved Employer Program that recognizes employers’ high standards of staff training and development.

Founded in 1904, ACCA – the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – has more than 227,000 fully qualified members and 544,000 future members worldwide.

ACCA awarded the recognition to ABA Holding in view of the continuing professional development opportunities provided to our staff in the Finance and Audit communities.

Through this award, ABA Holding has proved that we are committed to ensuring that our Finance professionals have the right skills, ethics and competencies to add value and drive the business forward.

Speaking about this latest achievement, ABA Group Chief Financial Officer Mr. Iftekhar Ahmad said: “Our people are our biggest asset and we prioritize their development. Ali Bin Ali Holding is continuously exploring options to keep our staff up-to-date with latest knowledge and developments that can assist their professional growth. I thank ACCA for recognizing our efforts.”

ACCA has a set of standards that needs to be met before they can recognize an organization as an Approved Employer.  This also reflects highest standards practiced at ABA Finance and Audit.

The recognition will be beneficial to ABA Holding at multiple levels with regard to recruitment (by gaining access to ACCA qualified professionals), retention of talents, research and industry insights, network, events and pricing reductions on a range of ACCA offerings and training solutions.