Emirates NBD participates as a main sponsor

Dubai 18 February, 2008

Emirates NBD, congratulates HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai on winning the HH the President of the UAE Endurance Cup for this year which was held in recently in Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Emirates NBD was one of the main sponsors of the prestigious event.

"We would like to take this opportunity to extend our congratulations to HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai on his memorable victory in this highly competitive race and for providing a true example of leadership to the UAE people and the world, "said Mr. Suleiman Al Mazroui, General Manager Corporate Communications and Community Relations, Emirates NBD.

Sheikh Hamdan led the grueling 160 Km course and secured first position by surpassing international riders and proving a superior equestrian endurance capability.

"Emirates NBD is the first banking group in the region to have a dedicated department for Community Services and Corporate Responsibility. We are committed to supporting various sporting, educational and cultural activities in the country and it is an honor for us to be among the sponsors of this prestigious event which is taking the local and regional equestrian sport to an international level," added Al Mazroui.

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Reported by: Claire Andrea (Corporate Communications)
Reported on: 19.02.2008