Z-Corp renews sponsorship with OCC

The Zubair Corporation LLC (ZCorp) has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Oman Chess Committee (OCC) within the framework of enhancing public and private sector partnership. As part of the agreement, Z-Corp will support all the activities of Oman Chess Committee in the coming years. The agreement between Z-Corp and OCC was facilitated by Oman Olympic Committee as part of their plans to assist sports associations and athletes to get the support of the private sector companies.

Al Zubair M al Zubair, vice chairman, The Zubair Corporation, and Ahmed bin Darwish al Balushi, chairman of the Oman Chess Committee, signed the collaboration agreement. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives of Z-Corp, Oman Chess Committee and Oman Olympic Committee.

The signing comes within the framework of Z-Corp’s strategy and social responsibility to encourage sport performances and achievements. As a private sector player, Z-Corp is keen on realising a long-term strategy aimed at providing support for the youth to invest their energies positively in the world of sports. The group has been constantly supporting and engaging with clubs and associations which focus on young talent, while developing and strengthening local communities at the same time.

Z-Corp had first signed a sponsorship agreement with OCC in 2017 to support the activities of OCC to enable it to spread the popularity of the chess among people especially youth. As part of this collaboration, Z-Corp established centres in Muscat, Sohar, Ibri, Nizwa and Dhofar to popularise the mind sport.

Zubair said, “The Zubair Corporation is keen on supporting the country’s sports development since it believes it is an area of vital importance in the national development process. The context of this agreement with Oman Chess Committee aims at fulfilling this strategy. Z-Corp is committed to encourage and support Omani youth to train, participate, qualify and represent the sultanate in international sports platforms. We are happy to support the goals of the Oman Olympic

Committee in supporting sports associations in this case the Oman Chess Committee.”

He added, “Despite the challenges of the pandemic, we successfully held online tournaments which received great response. In addition, in association with Omani Chess Committee has launched an online platform dedicated to the game of chess. We are proud of what we have accomplished through the centres that have been set up.”

Balushi said, “We are thankful to the agreement which demonstrates Z-Corp’s commitment to supporting the development of sports in the country and encourage young talents. Over the years we have achieved a lot under the framework of this agreement, and we appreciate ZCorp’s decision to renew this partnership. We will continue to popularise the game of chess throughout Oman through new ideas and strategies.”

Z-Corp has been a partner and sponsor of different sports activities including football, handball, ice sports, volleyball in the country.