Palestine Islamic Bank and the Energy and Natural Resources Authority Discuss Enhancing Cooperation
His Excellency Eng. Ayman Ismail, Head of the Energy and Natural Resources Authority, met with Dr. Imad Al-Sadi, General Manager of Palestine Islamic Bank (PIB), to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two sides in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and encouraging citizens and institutions to adopt renewable energy.
During the meeting, held at the Authority’s headquarters in Ramallah, Eng. Ismail reviewed key projects and efforts undertaken by the Energy and Natural Resources Authority to promote the use of renewable energy, most recently the solar energy project targeting households as well as small, medium, and micro enterprises. He emphasized the importance of expanding the use of renewable energy at the national level.
For his part, Dr. Imad Al-Sadi stressed PIB’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Energy Authority in this area, stemming from the Bank’s dedication to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, of which renewable energy is a core pillar.
Al-Sadi added: "Such cooperation reflects our shared commitment to advancing the transition to renewable energy and enabling citizens to invest in solar energy solutions that reduce costs and support environmental sustainability. We also reaffirm our dedication to supporting national initiatives in this area by offering innovative financing solutions and building effective partnerships that contribute to sustainable development and serve the wider community.”
The meeting was attended by Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative and Financial Affairs at the Energy Authority, Reem Karzoun; Director General of Financial Affairs, Hossam Kattaneh; and Director General of the Project Management Unit, Abdulhadi Barakat. Representing PIB were the Director of the Financing and Grants Department, Abdulraouf Allaounah; Director of the Administrative Affairs Department, Loay Jaradat; and Public Relations Officer, Mohammad Morrar.