Oman Air renews sponsorship deal with football association

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, signed a sponsorship agreement with the Oman Football Association (OFA) renewing its role as key partner and official carrier for national football teams in the Sultanate.

Oman Air CEO Abdulaziz Al Raisi and OFA Chairman Sheikh Salim Al Wahaibi signed the agreement at a ceremony held in the first-class cabin on board a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Muscat International Airport.

After the signing ceremony Al Raisi said: “We are delighted to renew our role as official carrier and extend our support for national football teams across the country as they journey to success in regional and international competition.

"Our national football teams are not only a source of pride and inspiration for Omani youth, but they are respected ambassadors who reflect our values as a people and our aspirations as a nation. We look forward to their many achievements and the subsequent impact on the strengthening of football in Oman.”

He concluded by wishing Oman’s national football teams the very best of success for their upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying matches.

OFA General Secretary and CEO Fahad bin Abdullah Al Raisi said: "Our journey with Oman Air began 10 years ago and renewing our partnership reflects the collaborative strength of our relationship and our mutual commitment to the advancement of football in Oman.

"Looking forward, we hope to develop new opportunities together which not only strengthen Omani football but also play an important and inspiring role in the development of our future players.”

Oman Air’s collaboration with the OFA dates back to 2012. In the years since, the airline has extended support to several national football teams and activities, facilitating travel and providing flights to game cities on its international network.-TradeArabia News Service

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