Deutsche Bank in show of support for young talent

Deutsche Bank, through its Middle East Foundation, is supporting the Intellectual Education Institute for Girls in East Riyadh in hosting an art exhibition and to purchase a communication device for the Institute.
This is part of the bank’s commitment to CSR in Saudi Arabia, said a press release.
The show will be held from Nov. 10-23 in the lobby of Al-Faisaliah Tower in Riyadh.
The institute was founded in 1971, and caters to students between the ages of 6 and 21 with physical and mental challenges such as autism, Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy.
It provides specialized education and physical and mental health services, and helps individuals overcome behavioral disorders and communication difficulties, as well as giving them the tools they need to become more self-reliant and gain confidence.
The art exhibition titled “Hidden Voices: Art through the Eyes of Challenged Youth” will be presenting paintings created by students of the institute. The paintings are influenced by the artists Picasso, van Gogh, Kandinsky and Klimt, and will be available for purchase through a silent auction, the proceeds of which will be donated to the institute.
Philippe Vollot, chairman of Deutsche Bank’s Middle East Foundation, said: “We are delighted and proud to be able to offer these special girls at the Institute the chance to present themselves to the world through the exhibition of their artwork. Through our Middle East Foundation we continue to bring our unparalleled global commitment to the communities where we live and operate in.”
Jamal Alkishi, CEO of Deutsche Securities Saudi Arabia, said: “Everyone should have the chance to be creative and to present their creativity. By supporting the art exhibition of the Intellectual Education Institute for Girls in East Riyadh, we hope to foster the acknowledgment of these girls by the community.”