The competition featuring traditional Omani weapons was held recently in the Wilayat of Nakhl
MUSCAT: In line with its strong commitment to promoting Omani heritage and culture and extending strong support to various sporting, cultural and social events, Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, participated in the successful organisation of Al Ahad Al Mashreq Shooting Championship recently.
The competition for traditional Omani weaponry was held at the shooting range in Nakhl in the Governorate of South Al Batinah from March 22-26, and saw an excellent turnout of over 1,440 shooters representing the Sultanate of Oman’s different governorates.
Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, was the chief guest at the event. He handed over prizes to the winners in the presence of a number of Their Excellencies, Shaikh Waleed K al Hashar, Chief Executive Officer of Bank Muscat, a number of shaikhs as well as large numbers of fans of traditional sports.
Bank Muscat is always at the forefront of participating and supporting various activities and events, which further promote and preserve Oman’s traditional heritage and culture. Bank Muscat seeks to utilise opportunities in reaching out to people and familiarising them with the country’s heritage and traditions. Over the course of the last four decades, Bank Muscat has been keenly providing and launching new cutting-edge financial products and services for the benefit of the people.
Bank Muscat focuses on a long-term strategy which aims to provide benefits to the community and the nation. The Bank is particularly committed to developmental and social responsibilities within the framework of partnership and support to all segments of society and actively seeks to set an example in Public-Private Partnership. As part of this commitment, Bank Muscat has contributed to the success of various sporting events including the annual Sayyid Abbas Golf Tournament. The Bank has also been a constant supporter of the Muscat International Book Fair including the 2022 edition. Earlier, the Bank also participated in Comex 2021 by extending support to the Banking and Financial Technology (Fintech) corner and co-sponsored the Frankincense Project at Expo 2020.
It is worth noting that Bank Muscat’s programmes and initiatives have been well appreciated in the past by local, regional and international organisations. Bank Muscat has been honoured by various government and private institutions in appreciation for the leading role it takes in participating in different social events.
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