The upcoming National Bank of Oman Golf Classic continues to go from strength to strength with the announcement that Oman Oil Company has signed an agreement to become Premium Sponsor of the event, which is taking place at Almouj Golf, The Wave Muscat on October 24-27.
The National Bank of Oman Golf Classic marks the first time a professional golf tournament has been played in Oman and the first time a European Challenge Tour event has been played in the GCC. As well as putting the Sultanate on the world golf map, the tournament also provides a platform for Omani businesses to promote their activities to the global corporate community and in turn boost the local economy.
During the signing ceremony at Almouj Golf, The Wave Muscat on August 28, Ahmed Al Musalmi, National Bank of Oman Deputy Chief Executive Officer revealed his delight at the formation of a partnership with a company of the calibre of Oman Oil Company, who are owned by the Government of Oman.
“The National Bank of Oman are extremely pleased to have the support of Oman Oil Company for this prestigious event,” he said. “They are a company whose values are very much in line with our own in terms of their commitment to community investment and to corporate social responsibility.
“Through the support of esteemed companies such as the Oman Oil Company, the National Bank of Oman Golf Classic promises to be a huge success, not only in terms of the impact it will have on the future of the game in the Sultanate, as our young golfers aspire to be the next stars of the Challenge Tour, but also in the great boost it will provide for tourism and business in Oman.”
Mulham Al Jarf, Deputy CEO of Oman Oil Company added: “The National Bank of Oman Golf Classic will have a positive effect on local talent and will greatly help the development of ambitious young Omani golfers, placing Oman on the world map of international sports. The impact that this exceptional world-class event will have on the young generation, and that fact that it will involve all aspects of the community, makes us delighted to be involved”.
