Bank Sohar supports Special Olympics Oman

MUSCAT: Under the agenda of Sohar Al Atta’s CSR annual convoy, Bank Sohar has extended support to the Special Olympics Oman as part of its vision to support community associations that champion the cause of empowering and helping individuals with different abilities in overcoming challenges and investing in their unique abilities to positively contribute to the society.

Ahmed Al Musalmi, CEO of Bank Sohar, commented, “Bank Sohar is proud of the past achievements of Special Olympics Oman and honoured to support its members and their passion to practice sports and represent the Sultanate in regional and international events. Empowerment and sustainable investment into the community very much characterise our CSR ethos at Bank Sohar, and by contributing to the continued success of the disabled as a valued segment of society, we indirectly contribute to the growth of Oman.”

Mazin Mahmood Al Raisi, Senior AGM and Head of Marketing and Customer Experience at Bank Sohar, delivered a support cheque during his visit to the Special Olympics Oman head office and was received by Mohamed Saif Al Rubaiy, deputy chairman of Special Olympics Oman.

Mohamed Rubaiy, said, “Bank Sohar is aiding Special Olympics to provide great opportunities to showcase the potential and talent of people with intellectual disabilities, notably their ability to contribute to society and have a profound impact on our lives. Special Olympics is striving to establish specialised centres for improving the behavioural abilities, and the support of organisations such as Bank Sohar positively drive our agenda to achieve that and to help our members develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, participate in regional sporting events, as well as sharing gifts, skills, and friendship.”

Mazin Al Raisi stated, “We cannot help but admire the excellence being achieved by members of Special Olympics Oman. It is a matter of national pride to excel in sports locally or represent the nation abroad.

“Bank Sohar is supporting in admiration, helping to empower this important segment of society by investing in their training and fitness program as they continue to develop skills as active members of local communities, as well as aspiring participants of future sporting events.”

Bank Sohar has a legacy of supporting differently-abled communities across Oman through its CSR programme ‘Sohar Al Atta’, focusing on both physical and psychological impairments.