RAKBANK will partner at the upcoming Ras Al Khaimah Championship, an event on the DP World Tour that takes place at the Al Hamra Golf Club from January 25-28.
It’s the third consecutive year of the tournament in the Northern Emirates, which is also the home emirates for RAKBANK. The partnership reflects the bank’s continued commitment to supporting sporting events and fostering community engagement in Ras Al Khaimah.
The tournament, with a prize purse of $2.5 million, form the third leg of DP World Tour’s UAE swing, after the Dubai Invitational and the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
Raheel Ahmed, Group CEO of RAKBANK, said: “We are pleased to support the DP World Tour’s Ras Al Khaimah Championship in our home emirate. This collaboration resonates with our values of promoting sportsmanship, engaging with our community, and enhancing the local sports landscape. We anticipate an exciting tournament that celebrates talent and camaraderie.”
Tom Phillips, Head of Middle East for the DP World Tour, added: “We are thrilled to have RAKBANK partner with the Ras Al Khaimah Championship, aligning with the DP World Tour’s vision of continuing to grow and expand golf in the Middle East while engaging with local businesses.”
Defending champion Daniel Gavins of England and nine-time DP World Tour winner Pablo Larrazábal of Spain are some of the big names in the field this year. They will be joined by some of the finest upcoming talents on the Tour like Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard and the English duo of Dan Bradbury and Alex Fitzpatrick.
Apart from the action on the golf course, a lot of activities have been planned for the spectators, who can free general admission to the Ras Al Khaimah Championship by registering on the DP World Tour website. The Championship Village will feature food trucks from the UAE’s favourite eateries, while there will be live music and children’s activities. Upgraded hospitality tickets start from AED160.
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