In a sporting atmosphere full of enthusiasm and friendly competition, Housing & Development Bank (HDB) held a padel tournament for its employees, drawing a large turnout from staff across the bank's sectors and branches. The event was attended by Yehia Abou El Fotouh, CEO and Managing Director; Mohamed Gamil, Deputy CEO and Managing Director; Gihan El Gouly, head of the Corporate Communications and Sustainable Development sector; Doaa Yassin, head of the Human Capital sector; and a number of the bank's leaders. Participants competed in a friendly atmosphere that reflected team spirit, cooperation and positive interaction among colleagues.

Yehia Abou El Fotouh, CEO and Managing Director of HDB, said that caring for its people is at the top of the bank's priorities, as one of the main pillars for achieving its strategic goals and continuing its growth and development. He highlighted the importance of organizing sports and social activities that give employees opportunities to connect outside their daily work, strengthen bonds between colleagues and embed a corporate culture built on cooperation and participation. This supports the bank's aim of becoming an employer of choice through continued investment in a positive, motivating work environment that strengthens employees' sense of belonging.

For his part, Mohamed Gamil, Deputy CEO and Managing Director of HDB, said the bank is keen to keep supporting and organizing a range of activities and events for employees in the coming period, including sports, artistic and cultural activities. These help strengthen communication among colleagues and give them opportunities to develop their talents and interests, reflecting the bank's commitment to creating spaces for connection and interaction and providing an integrated work experience that puts employees, their needs and their interests at the top of its priorities.