Bank Muscat in Oman, has launched the 2025 edition of its CSR programme Green Sports. Local sports teams have until 15 February to apply for a grant for, amongst other, to green their football field with turf or synthetic turf, floodlights or water desalination equipment.

This year, 20 sports teams from different governorates will be provided support in one of the four categories available. These support areas focus on empowering youth by enhancing sports infrastructure and nurturing their skills, along with fostering cultural and social development for the community.

All teams interested in participating in this year’s edition can submit their applications digitally by clicking here, and complete the application form electronically.

All applicants should be able to showcase their positive impact and contributions to the local community.

On this occasion, Talib Saif Al Makhmari, Head, Community & Media Relations, Bank Muscat, said: “Corporate social responsibility programmes form an essential pillar of Bank Muscat’s strategy of working continuously for the benefit of society. The launch of the 14^th edition of the programme stands as a testament to its significance for local sports teams and serves as clear evidence of the ongoing achievements made by the programme in empowering youth. We would like to encourage all teams who would like to apply for the support to submit their applications through the specified link ahead of the deadline, and we wish them all the best of luck.”

The Green Sports Programme is one of Bank Muscat’s CSR initiatives, which draws from the values of leadership and partnership so as to create a positive impact on Omani society. The programme aims to develop and provide a sustainable infrastructure for sports fields in Oman. The facilities developed as part of the programme are often used as a venue for other social activities by local communities, leading to stronger social bonding and positive behaviour among young people. It is a matter of great encouragement that Bank Muscat’s Green Sports programme has so far benefitted 203 teams with over 70,000 team members across the Sultanate since its launch in 2012.