Teams assembled for the second iteration of the ‘Ultimate Battle of the Banks’ tournament at Emirates Golf Club.

The UBS Bank duo of Ashok Sindhu and Gaurav Nirwan clinched victory in the highly competitive second edition of the esteemed ‘Ultimate Battle of the Banks’ Golf Cup, sponsored by OMA Emirates Group LLC. The competition took place on the renowned Faldo Course at Emirates Golf Club, where the pair shot an impressive eight-under-par 64 to secure the title. This prominent event, conducted in the exciting 2-man Texas Scramble format, attracted over 90 participants representing 25 major banks and financial institutions from the region. Gold Sponsor Taraf Holding, along with Associate Sponsors HPE Aruba and AGMC—BMW, supported this prestigious tournament, which highlighted both competition and camaraderie.

Sindhu and Nirwan, playing with a five-shot handicap, recorded consistent nines of 34 and 35 for a gross score of 69. Their triumph followed a tense five-way tie at the top of the leaderboard, with the final positions decided by countback. The runners-up were the Mashreq Bank team of Julius Dias and Shankar B, who also shot a net 64, aided by a seven-shot handicap and a gross score of 71. Other teams tied on net 64 included Network International (third place), Matthew Nelson and Naeem Kola (fourth place), and ADCB (sixth place). Participants included industry leaders such as ADCB, Network International, Barclays Bank PLC, Citibank NA, Standard Chartered Bank, Deutsche Bank, The Saudi National Bank, ENBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and many more.

Niranj Sangal, Group CEO of OMA Emirates, emphasized the event's broader objective, stating: “The ‘Ultimate Battle of the Banks’ truly reflects our steadfast commitment to fostering collaboration and strengthening ties within the banking and finance industry. By creating this dynamic platform, we have inspired fierce competition, nurtured meaningful relationships, and propelled innovation to new levels.” Ashok Sindhu of UBS Bank expressed his excitement, saying: “It was wonderful to meet and compete with our colleagues in the banking community. The camaraderie among golfers was unparalleled, and despite the close finish, it felt amazing to emerge victorious. We’re already anticipating the next edition.” The ‘Ultimate Battle of the Banks’ Golf Cup once again stood out as a highlight on the regional corporate golfing calendar, celebrating teamwork, excellence, and the love for golf within the financial sector.

Final Results (Handicap Allowance):

UBS Bank: Net 64 (5)

Mashreq Bank: Net 64 (7)

Network International: Net 64 (7)

Nelson & Kola: Net 64 (5)

ADCB: Net 64 (8)

Nedbank Private Wealth: Net 65 (6)

Julius Baer: Net 65 (7)

OMA Emirates: Net 65 (Scr)

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