Emirates NBD hosts Charity Putt at Omega Dubai Ladies Masters 2010 to support Dubai Cares

Emirates NBD, the leading bank in the region, hosted a Charity Putt at the recently held Omega Dubai Ladies Masters 2010, to raise AED10,000 for the local philanthropic organisation, Dubai Cares. This is in line with Emirates NBD's commitment to support social and charitable causes, while at the same time encouraging sporting activities in the Emirate.

"As a neighbourhood bank committed to meeting the needs of the local community, Emirates NBD aims to support all deserving social causes, especially Dubai Cares, which helps provide quality primary education to children in developing countries," said Rick Pudner, Group CEO, Emirates NBD, who presented the cheque to Ms Yasemin Saib, a representative of Dubai Cares. "We are pleased that this has coincided with the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters 2010, giving us an opportunity to reiterate our commitment to sports in the UAE."

"The Dubai Ladies' Masters is a prestigious annual event on the Ladies' European Tour and we are grateful to Emirates NBD Bank for choosing Dubai Cares as its charity partner for the event. This gesture by the country's leading bank is evidence of the growing emphasis that is being laid on corporate social responsibility in the UAE. Such support will help us reach out to many more children in developing countries that have limited or no access to primary education and help achieve the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum of providing primary-age children globally with quality education," said Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Cares.

Emirates NBD also served as the Official Bank and Caddie bib sponsor for the tournament, which was held at the Emirates Golf Club from Dec 6 – 11, 2010 as part of its continuing partnership with the Omega Dubai Ladies Master and Omega Dubai Desert Classic.