Bank Muscat celebrates 42nd Green Sports football field in Al Mudhaibi
MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, in step with its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and commitment to partnership in supporting youth and promoting Oman as a sporting nation, celebrated the inauguration of a football field developed as part of the Green Sports initiative in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate. Sayyid Sulaiman bin Hamoud al Busaidy, Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, presented the 42nd Green Sports football field to Al Khashaba Sports Team in the presence of dignitaries and senior bank officials.
On the occasion, Sayyid Sulaiman bin Hamoud al Busaidy, Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, stated that he is pleased with the high standards and the specifications of Al Khashaba green football field and valued the continues support from the locals and the private companies which establishes sports competencies.
Addressing the gathering, Hamed bin Khalfan al Adawi, Senior Regional Manager, Al Dakhiliyah and Al Sharqiyah branches, Bank Muscat reiterated the bank’s support to develop modern sports infrastructure across the Sultanate, complementing the government efforts in building a sporting nation. The initiative benefiting communities, especially youth, is aimed at contributing to sustainable development and allround progress in Oman, he added.
Ahmed bin Mohammed al Azri, President of Al Khashaba Sports Team, said: “We are thankful to Bank Muscat for the Green Sports initiative, which has made vital contributions to creating an environment encouraging Omani sports talents.
The unique initiative is a big support for the country’s youth and we are confident that many youngsters will benefit from this programme and become sporting heroes for the country.”
The Green Sports initiative launched by Bank Muscat in 2012 has gained momentum with a total of 78 sports teams across the Sultanate benefiting from the support till date. Marking the seventh year of the unique CSR initiative, the bank is set to support the development of 15 football fields across the Sultanate in 2018.
The Green Sports initiative has made vital contributions to creating an environment encouraging Omani sports talents. The unique initiative is a big support for the country’s youth to become sporting heroes for the country.
The scope of Green Sports support for sports teams include greening of football fields with natural or synthetic turf, floodlights or water desalination equipment in areas facing problems of water salinity.
Ensuring wider representation, the Green Sports support is extended to develop sustainable sports infrastructure in all parts of the Sultanate.