1. Event held under patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
2. Bank supports premier sporting championship for second consecutive year
3. Underlines commitment to sports, culture and traditions of UAE
In yet another initiative to support sports, culture and traditions of the UAE, Emirates NBD, the Middle East’s largest bank by asset size, announced today its sponsorship of the highly anticipated Fazza Championships for the year 2010. The Championship is held annually under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.
It is the second consecutive year that Emirates NBD has pledged its support to one of the most popular UAE sporting events of the year.
Abdullah Hamdan Bin Dalmook, Executive Manager of Fazza Championships, Office of Sheikh Hamdan, said that the Championships, which will be held during January 10 – April 10, 2010, include a new sporting attraction, details of which will be announced shortly.
He said that the Fazza Championships were launched in 2002 under the directions of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in order to preserve the heritage of the UAE, and enable future generations to understand and appreciate the rich cultural history of the Emirates. This is an important aspect of maintaining their national identity, said Bin Dalmook. Lauding the participation of and support received from the private sector, he said that Emirates NBD’s sponsorship demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the bank towards local community initiatives and excellence across all segments of the UAE.
“At Emirates NBD, we believe that promoting Emirati culture is an effective way of preserving its unique identity,” said Saif Al Mansoori, Head – Group Business Marketing, Emirates NBD. “The Fazza Championships are a series of traditional sporting events that date back to the birth of the UAE, and we are extremely honoured to offer our commitment and support to H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who continues to be a great source of inspiration for the UAE youth.”
About Emirates NBD:
Emirates NBD (DFM: EMIRATESNBD) is the largest banking group in the Middle East by assets. As of December 31, 2008, the bank’s total assets stood at AED 282.4 billion and its combined market share at 20.5 per cent.
The Group has a leading retail banking franchise in the UAE, with 129 branches and 651 ATMs. It is a major player in the UAE corporate banking arena, with a combined market share of almost one-fifth of corporate loans. It also has strong Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management and brokerage operations.
The Group has operations in the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Kingdom and Jersey (Channel Islands), and representative offices in India, Iran and Singapore. For more information, please visit: www.emiratesnbd.com.
