(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- BankDhofar has announced that it is the year's gold sponsor of Salalah Tourism Festival 2018. The festival, which takes place till August 25th hosts an exciting line-up of cultural and entertainment events and celebrates the unique heritage of Salalah.
Ahmed Said al Ibrahim, general manager and chief corporate services officer, said, 'We are delighted to sponsor Salalah Tourism Festival which is one of the biggest tourism events of the year to showcase Oman's rich cultural history and its vast tourism potential and stunning beauty. Additionally, Salalah Tourism Festival plays a vital role in developing the national economy, particularly, the tourism sector. We at BankDhofar are proud to participate in this year's festival as the gold sponsor and we are delighted to take part in an event of such national significance.'
Over the years, BankDhofar has played a key role in sponsoring and supporting various events and festivals across the sultanate, boosting its presence as an integral part of the community and a major contributor to the social development, as well as supporting the initiatives that back the country's efforts towards a sustainable and diverse economy. Salalah Tourism Festival attracts large numbers of visitors from overseas and within the sultanate every year. The event allows visitors to experience the unique climate of the Dhofar region and the cultural heritage and authentic Omani hospitality.
Ibrahim added, 'BankDhofar is ready to provide its banking services to all visitors during the festival period. We made sure that all our ATMs are prepared to serve festival visitors 24/7.'
CSR is an important pillar of BankDhofar's operations; environment element, community development and social have always been among the priorities and interests of the bank. BankDhofar continues to deliver on its commitment by innovating strategic sustainable CSR programmes, initiatives, activities and potential investment opportunities, ensuring lasting positive benefits aimed at strengthening ties with the local community.
The bank provides support to a number of charitable organisations and social activities and initiatives. BankDhofar is also lending support to various social and economic cases including its support to affected families due to weather conditions.
The bank has recently contributed with RO1mn to support affected families due to Cyclone Mekunu in Dhofar and Wusta governorates.
The combination of the thorough vision of the bank's executive management, the comprehensive operational strategy that revolves around following best international banking practices and providing best customer experience as well as commitment to community development have placed BankDhofar on top of the list of best banks in the region.
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