Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor has donated 10 million Egyptian Pounds to the newly-created ‘Support Egypt’ fund. The fund was recently set up by Egyptian businessmen and has the backing of the Central Bank of Egypt. The bank account, numbered 306-306 in reference to June 30.
Al Habtoor said, “I urge all GCC citizens to support their brothers and sisters in Egypt. It is our duty to support this fund and help Egypt get back on its feet. I urge everyone to dig deep into their pockets and support the Egyptian economy.” He added, “As we enter the holy month of Ramadan I pray for stability and prosperity in Egypt.”
The ‘Support Egypt’ fund is the latest in a series of initiatives to help the faltering Egyptian economy since the 2011 revolution.
Details of how to donate to the ‘Support Egypt’ fund are outlined on the Central Bank of Egypt’s website (http://www.cbe.org.eg/English/).