NBF Partners with "Aramex" and "Shop & Ship" for the NBF Run
Two leading brands join as Logistics Sponsor for NBF’s inaugural Fujairah Run on National Day weekend
National Bank of Fujairah PJSC (NBF) proudly announces that it has partnered with Aramex and "Shop & Ship" (S&S) who have become the official Logistics Sponsor of the annual and inaugural Fujairah Run.
The event which coincides with the festivities of the National Day weekend on Friday, 1st of December, taking place in the scenic Emirate of Fujairah. Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the bank is inviting fitness enthusiasts along with their friends and family to take part in the run while experiencing the natural beauty of Fujairah.
During the run, participants will get to celebrate Fujairah’s history by experiencing the rich cultural heritage of the beautiful Emirate, known for its spectacular sandy beaches and the rocky Hajar Mountains. Other prominent landmarks the runners will pass include: the 17th century-fortress and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the second largest in the country.
Bashar Kikoloff, General Manager for Aramex in the UAE, said: “We are pleased with our partnership with NBF's Run. We hope our sponsorship will help this local sporting event become a permanent fixture in the UAE’s sporting calendar, and we are delighted to be playing a part in making this happen.”
Aramex and S&S are global brands and leaders in the logistics and transportation industry, with notable economic impact locally and regionally. Through this partnership, both brands will be looking to get involved with promoting health and fitness, inspiring not only its’ employees to take up running but also the community at large.
Commenting on the partnership, Vince Cook, CEO of NBF said: “We are thrilled to be supported by two leading brands for our first-ever NBF Fujairah Run and are grateful for their support in ensuring our first run is a great success. We are excited for the participants to experience the unique cultural heritage and historic scenery of Fujairah while they run through the planned race course. We look forward to welcoming runners of all ages and fitness levels participating and expect this event to be memorable for all.”
Registration for the event is now open for individuals, families, and businesses. To register and for more information, please visit: nbf.fujairahrun.ae
About National Bank of Fujairah PJSC:
Incorporated in 1982, National Bank of Fujairah PJSC (NBF) is a full services corporate bank with strong corporate and commercial banking, treasury and trade finance expertise as well as an expanding suite of personal banking options and Shari’a compliant services. Leveraging its deep banking experience and market insight within Fujairah and the UAE, NBF is well-positioned to build lasting relationships with its clients and help them achieve their business goals.NBF’s key shareholders include the Government of Fujairah, Easa Saleh Al Gurg LLC and Investment Corporation of Dubai. Rated Baa1/Prime-2 for deposits and A3 for counterparty risk assessment by Moody’s and BBB+/A-2 by Standard & Poor’s, both with a stable outlook, the bank is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange under the symbol “NBF”. It has a branch network of 18 (of which 1 is an electronic banking service unit) across the UAE.