Bank Muscat extends support to Sayyid Abbas golf tournament
Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the sultanate, in line with its vision ‘To serve you better, everyday’ and commitment to partnership in promoting Oman as a sporting nation, extended lead support to Sayyid Abbas Golf tournament – the oldest and most prestigious golf championships in Oman hosted by Ghala Golf Club. First initiated in 1979, the annual winter golfing event is held in honour of Ghala Golf Club's former president, late H H Sayyid Abbas bin Faisal al Said.
The two-day tournament witnessed keen participation from members of the golfing community who competed at the highest levels in one of the most challenging golf courses in Oman. Abdulnasir al Raisi, DGM – Premier Banking, honoured the winners at the concluding ceremony.
Raisi said, “As the nation’s leading banking partner, Bank Muscat attaches great importance to initiatives aimed at contributing to the country’s progress and development in all arenas, including sports. By encouraging sporting activities, the bank seeks to set a fine example of promoting good health and healthy living, thereby motivating others to follow suit and provide the required support vital for de- veloping Oman as a sporting nation.”
Raisi added, “Bank Muscat is proud to be engaged in collaborative partnership with Ghala Golf Club to promote Oman as a golfing destination. The bank remains committed to shouldering its developmental and social | responsibilities within the framework of co-operation and support to all segments of society.”
The bank utilised the opportunity to highlight its Asalah Priority Banking services. Leveraging its unmatched nation-wide pres- ence, Bank Muscat offers Asalah Priority Banking services across all regions through the largest network of asalah centres.
Forming a strong franchise that distinguishes it from competitors, Asalah Priority Banking meets the requirements of the rapidly growing customer segment with focus on Recognition, Rewards and Solutions which have set a benchmark for personal and relationship based banking in Oman.
Bank Muscat has launched various initiatives to support sporting activities in Oman.
Notable among them is the Green Sports CSR initiative, which is an ongoing project to green football fields across the sultanate, aimed at developing a sporting nation and supporting Oman’s youth who represent the future of Oman. The Green Sports initiative launched by Bank Muscat in 2012 has gained momentum with a total of 93 sports teams across the sultanate benefiting from the support till date.