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NBF Fujairah Run launches its fourth edition with a virtual run series

This marks the first time the bank launches a virtual run series

The virtual event is set to welcome over 500 participants

National Bank of Fujairah PJSC (NBF) has announced the return of its annual run for its fourth edition where the series will be fully virtual for the first time. Running its course for the fourth consecutive year, the 2020 edition will feature a series of three categories: 3km, 5km and 10km races. The first race will fall on the 18th and 19th of September and entry will be free for all participants.

Runners can select a time during the weekend and a place (neighbourhood, indoor treadmill, garden) to complete the respective distance of the race category that they have selected. Participants will need to use a tracking app, device or download any GPS tracker to monitor their run. Once they have completed the race, runners will need to take a screenshot of their results from the tracking app and upload any photos/videos to their Facebook or Instagram page using the hashtag #NBFFujairahVirtualRun. Participants will have the opportunity to win prizes valued at over AED 2,500 as well as receive collectable t-shirts and medals. Only the runners who have submitted their results will be granted the opportunity to win prizes and be featured in the draw.

This annual event continues to attract high attendance from residents all across the UAE of all ages and fitness abilities and has already secured over 500 registrations so far. Maintaining its commitment to host this annual event while adapting to ongoing health and safety regulations issued by the Government, the bank has conceptualised a virtual version of the run to underline the ever-growing importance of adopting a healthy and active lifestyle.

Registration for the event is open for individuals at https://www.premieronline.com/event/nbf_fujairah_virtual_run_5321 and will be closing by the 17th of September.

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 negative outlook, the bank is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange under the symbol “NBF”. It has a branch network of 15 (of which 1 is an electronic banking service unit) across the UAE.

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