Al-Jasser was received at BRJ Tahlia branch by Muhammad Abdul Latif Jameel, chief job creator at BRJ, and Ibrahim Badawood, executive director of ALJ Community Initiatives.
Al-Jasser toured BRJ departments and met with department directors. Badawood introduced a presentation about BRJ’s job creation programs and previous years’ achievements, as well as the plans for the next five years. The meeting highlighted other organizations that support BRJ’s programs, such as the Saudi Credit and Saving Bank, the Human Resources Development Bank, the National Charity Fund, the Ministry of Labor and certain private sector companies.
Al-Jasser was impressed with BRJ’s job creation activities. He said that such programs help in creating a methodology for a productive community.
In the visitor’s book, Al-Jasser wrote: “It is a pleasure to visit BRJ. This great community work that help in increasing job opportunities and productivity is a noble deed. I pray to Allah to help all those who are working in this activity, headed by dear brother Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel, and to support them for the benefit of this great country and its citizens.”
During the visit, the SAMA governor met with a number of beneficiaries from the training ending with employment program, and delivered some BRJ interest-free loans to owners of small projects and productive household projects. Al-Jasser was briefed about the ideas and objectives of the projects.
Jameel was appreciative of Al-Jasser visit.
He said that the visit of SAMA governor is true encouragement to BRJ programs, and comes in line with the government support to community initiatives led by the private sector. Jameel added that the visit would certainly encourage BRJ team to increase the number of beneficiaries.
