First Gulf Bank Named Sponsor of U17 World Cup
October 25, 2013
First Gulf Bank (FGB) has been named official national sponsor of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2013, which is currently underway.
Under the terms of the deal, FGB has eastablished a fan zone in Abu Dhabi that hosts the ‘Unlock Your Potential with FBG’ exhibit. The event is the largest football event to take place in the UAE.
André Sayegh, chief executive of FGB, added: “The UAE is very passionate about football and the fact that it will be hosting this prestigious international event is fantastic news, for both the people and the economy.
“As one of the leading banks in the UAE, we’re very pleased to be supporting our nation with this sponsorship and see it as an ideal platform to further encourage the local community to lead more active, healthy lives.”