Emirates NBD sponsors Dubai Police Ramadan Tournaments for 20th consecutive year

NBD, a leading bank in the region, announced today that it will once again serve as sponsor for the forthcoming Dubai Police Ramadan Tournaments, to be held at the Dubai Police Club, during the Holy month of Ramadan. This is the 20th year that Emirates NBD will be sponsoring the tournaments, in which police officers from across the emirate participate each year.
“At Emirates NBD, we are honoured to once again associate ourselves with the Dubai Police Ramadan tournaments, as this is a sign of our gratitude and appreciation for the great responsibility undertaken by Dubai Police, with regard to the safety and security of our residents and visitors,” said Saif Al Mansoori, Deputy Head - Group Marketing and Branding, Emirates NBD. “Our continuing support for these tournaments for the last two decades is a reflection of our strong relationship with Dubai Police. The tournaments are held in a recreational environment that encourages networking among the staff of Dubai Police and compliments the spirit of the Holy month of Ramadan.”
The Dubai Police Ramadan Tournaments is an annual sporting activity that Dubai Police organises for its staff during the Holy month of Ramadan. In a friendly environment of competition, members of the police force from different districts/sectors/areas across the emirate of Dubai, participate in various sports activities that include target shooting for high-ranking officials, snooker, bowling, squash, table tennis, tug-of-war, tennis, cross-country racing, tests of physical strength and Taekwondo.
“Over the years, the Ramadan Tournaments have become an excellent platform where we bring our officers together to compete in a friendly environment and consequently strengthen the spirit of teamwork,” said Major General Mohammed Al Marri, Deputy Director of Community Services, Dubai Police. “This event not only allows our force to compete in a variety of skilled sports and activities, but also offers our officers the opportunity to network and establish friendships.
“We welcome Emirates NBD again to this activity, which has been continuously supported by the bank for two decades. We also look forward to further strengthening our partnership with the bank, which has consolidated its position as a leading bank across the Middle East.”
Background Information
Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD, the leading banking group in the region, was formed on 19 June 1963, when H.H. Late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum signed the Charter of Incorporation of the National Bank of Dubai (NBD) which became the first National Bank established in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With the blessings of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, NBD merged with Emirates Bank International (EBI) on 06 March 2007, to form Emirates NBD, the largest banking group in the region by assets. On 16 October 2007, the shares of Emirates NBD were officially listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The merger between EBI and NBD to create Emirates NBD, became a regional consolidation blueprint for the banking and finance sector as it combined the second and fourth largest banks in the UAE to form a banking champion capable of delivering enhanced value across corporate, retail, private, Islamic and investment banking throughout the region.