Confirming their interest in reaching Jordanian youth

Amman, December 2009 – In line with their belief in the importance of responsible interaction within the local community, and in continuation of its activities aimed at supporting and preparing Jordanian youth, Capital Bank recently participated in the Business Leader’s Campaign that was organized by INJAZ.

Capital Bank’s contribution to the campaign included the participation of Mr. Haytham Kamhiyah, Capital Bank's General Manager in an interactive session with a number of students from the Bint Adi Secondary School. During the session Mr. Kamhiyah talked about his professional and educational experiences with the aim of preparing the students for the next phase in their lives and creating an interactive atmosphere that encourages students to speak about their aspirations and future professional goals. He ended the session by answering a number of questions that were asked by the students and offering them useful advice that can be used in both their professional and personal lives.

Commenting on this participation Mr. Haytham Kamhiyah said: “I am proud to have participated for the second consecutive year in the Business Leader’s Campaign organized by INJAZ, a leading institution involved in preparing youth and creating opportunities for them. I am also pleased to express how impressed I was with the active contribution that was displayed by the students of the Bint Adi Secondary School, and their intelligence, and I am confident that they will in fact play an active role in building a promising future for our country.” He added: “I would like to thank INJAZ for their continuous efforts towards supporting youth and I commend their efforts towards building a conscious youth that is instilled with the values of innovation and perseverance.

In turn, Ms. Dima Bibi, CEO of INJAZ, expressed her gratitude to Capital Bank for their efforts towards preparing Jordanian youth and supporting youth issues, highlighting the continuous support of Capital Bank towards different INJAZ programs. She also expressed her hope that these initiatives will motivate different local institutions to activate their responsibilities towards the local community in order to help build a giving and optimistic generation that will become leaders of the future.

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About Capital Bank
Capital Bank has been steadily expanding its operations since its inception in 1995, positioning itself today as the third largest bank in the Kingdom in terms of authorized capital, which amounts to JOD 132.8 million / shares. The bank's capital ratio exceeds the Basel Committee's and the Central Bank of Jordan's requirements and its operational efficiency is considered to be one of the best in the market.
Distinctly characterized by its financial stability, Capital Bank achieved the highest level of growth in deposits, which grew by 27% during the first half of the current year, reaching JOD 632 million. In addition, the bank boasts a high liquidity ratio to the Jordanian Dinar, which amounts to 140.4% compared to the 70% requirement of the Central Bank of Jordan. The bank also achieved the highest asset growth, which exceeded the JOD 1 billion mark at the end of the first half of the current year.
Capital Bank's ambitious and highly-qualified human resources and management team have achieved several successes that have yielded exceptional results in several fields, one of which is that it received the fourth best credit classification in Jordan from the Capital Intelligence organization.

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