Muscat: BankMuscat, the leading financial institution in the Sultanate of Oman, has expressed joy, congratulating the national football team for its spectacular performance in the ongoing 19th GCC Football Cup Championship. Exuding optimism that the winning streak will culminate in the national team lifting the coveted Gulf Cup, BankMuscat complimented the team for taking the game to superior levels of action.
Shaikh Khalid bin Mustahail al Mashani, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors, BankMuscat, said: “In the preliminary round, Oman progressively elevated its performance and proved with élan its tactical superiority, taking the opponents by surprise. All the three games played in the preliminary round have proven beyond doubt that the team possesses the required determination to take the championship to a fitting finale. We salute the national team for the well deserving wins, scripted through cohesive team spirit and determined focus on the highest levels of glory. We are very proud of our team and wish all success as it faces greater challenges in the concluding round.”
Shaikh Khalid added: “BankMuscat, the largest banking family in Oman, is standing solidly behind the national team, extending all support and encouragement to play the remaining games with greater confidence and emerge victorious. Serving the largest banking family in Oman, expected to exceed one million customers by 2010, BankMuscat is in a vantage position to generate the required support for the national team in the remaining matches.”
Endorsing the national enthusiasm and fervour for the game of football, BankMuscat was the first private sector institution in the Sultanate to announce a bonanza for the team participating in the GCC Cup Championship. In the event of Oman winning the championship, BankMuscat has pledged a handsome cash bonanza to all players attached to the national team.
True to its commitment to support varied sporting activities in the country, BankMuscat remains in the forefront in offering the required encouragement and support for the national team to put up their best efforts. As the nation’s leading financial institution, BankMuscat aims to strongly convey the message of support to the national team so as to also motivate others to follow suit and provide the required impetus for the team to excel in the game.
Over the years, BankMuscat has provided strong support to ensure the national football team evolves into one of the strongest teams in the region. The management of the Bank is convinced that all national initiatives, including sporting activities, are an integral part of the development support extended by the Bank. The policy stems from BankMuscat’s firm belief that citizens need to experience wholesome development.
With 26 years of trusted presence, BankMuscat is committed to serving the community and making a substantial difference to the nation. Focused on its mission as an outstanding contributor to the economic and social development of Oman, BankMuscat is keen to extend the required support to varied segments in society to help them achieve excellence in their respective fields.
On earlier occasions, including the 14th Asian Cup in Bangkok, Thailand, BankMuscat pledged attractive financial support to the national team. Football runs in the blood of every Omani and the game is considered a national sporting activity. Hence, winning the GCC Cup is reckoned a top priority for Oman team.
In the previous two editions of the GCC Cup held in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, Oman recorded a stellar performance in the finals. By far, the GCC Cup is the most prestigious event in the football calendar of Oman.