Emirates NBD supports conference on alzheimer

Emirates NBD supports conference on alzheimer
February 20, 2017 | 12:00 AM
Alzheimer Third International Conference in Riyadh
Alzheimer Third International Conference in Riyadh
February 20, 2017 | 12:00 AM
Last Updated: February 20, 2017 | 12:00 AM
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EMIRATES NBD – Saudi Arabia is always well known for its continuous contributions and support to society with its social responsibility campaigns, like the recent support to Alzheimer Third International Conference in Riyadh whose goal is spreading awareness toward this disease in Saudi Arabia. The opening ceremony was presided by Prince Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz, with Prince Faisal Bin Bandar in attendance. The ceremony was attended also by a number of ministers and ambassadors who witnessed the signing of agreements to build strong strategies to fight the disease and support the patients. The scientific program was launched by more than 23 local and international participants and more than 16,000 attendees in the conference workshops. During the conference, eight development projects and 10 awareness initiatives were launched, in addition to five educational publications. The Saudi Alzheimer Disease Association expressed its sincere gratitude to Emirates NBD – Saudi Arabia for its remarkable support. — SG