The Oman Banks Association organized its four days tournament this year at the Al Noor Bowling Centre, Muscat with the participation of 13 banks operating in the Sultanate. The tournament held its 4 days tournament on the 19th 21st 26th and 28th of February 2024, the tournament included competitions in various categories: singles, doubles, triples, and team rounds.
A grand ceremony marked the closing of the event with various activities, held under the graceful patronage of His Excellency Tahir Salim Al Amri Executive President at Central Bank of Oman, and in the presence of OBA Chairman Mr. Abdul Hakeem Omar Al Ojaili. The winners across all categories were honored with trophies and medals: Bank Muscat (first place), Oman Arab Bank (second place), and Al Izz Islamic Bank (third place). Prizes were distributed to all players participating in the tournament, along with a token of appreciation to the referees and the Venue.
The tournament witnessed strong competition between the 13 participating banks: Bank Muscat, Bank Dhofar, National Bank of Oman, Oman Arab Bank, Ahli Bank, Sohar International, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Alizz Islamic Bank, Bank Nizwa, Qatar National Bank, Oman Development Bank, Oman Housing Bank, and Bank of Baroda.
The Banks Bowling tournament is aimed to strengthen relationships and build better ties within the banking community. The annual event is a part of the Oman Banks Association’s drive to promote various types of sports and encourage the banking community to participate in recreational activities. It is also to remind the banking fraternity about the benefits of adopting a healthy and physically-active lifestyle.
The Oman Banks Association is a non-profit professional association created to represent the banking sector, promote banking activities, coordinate with regulators on banking policies and strategies, and support the process of banking excellence in the Sultanate.