Bank Muscat celebrates greening of 23rd football field in Manah

Muscat: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, in step with its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and partnership to promote Oman as a sporting nation, marked a celebration to inaugurate the 23rd football field developed as part of the Green Sports initiative for Al Arabi Sports Team in the wilayat of Manah.
Sayyyid Khalid bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Chairman of Oman Football Association, was the guest of honour at the ceremony attended by dignitaries and senior bank officials.
Sayyyid Khalid congratulated Bank Muscat for the success achieved by the Green Sports initiative. Launched in 2012, the Green Sports has benefited a total of 63 sports teams till date. Marking the successful fifth year, the bank recently announced 15 new beneficiaries for 2016.
In 2015, the bank widened the scope of Green Sports, offering four options for sports teams to green football fields with natural or synthetic turf, or avail support for floodlights or water desalination equipment to facilitate greening of fields in areas facing problems of water salinity. The move was aimed at providing wider representation to teams to build a sustainable sports infrastructure in all parts of the Sultanate.
Abdullah Al Roshdy, Regional Manager – South Dakhiliyah, in the welcome speech reiterated the bank’s support to Oman’s youth in achieving sporting excellence for the country. As the nation’s leading financial institution, Bank Muscat aims to motivate other corporates to provide the required impetus for youth to excel in all arenas, he added.
The consistent progress of the Green Sports initiative confirms the bank’s commitment to the programme aimed at providing ample opportunities for young Omanis to develop their sporting talents in an ideal environment. The programme is expected to go a long way in developing the sporting skills and talents of Omani youth, thereby promoting the game of football in Oman.
Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Hajji, President of Al Arabi 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.”
Committed to its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision for the nation and the people, especially youth, Bank Muscat is proud to have led the way in contributing to sustainable development in Oman with various initiatives. As the nation’s leading financial institution, Bank Muscat aims to provide the momentum for youth to excel in all arenas and thereby contribute to the development and progress of Oman.