Haytham Sultan Al Ali with his NBQ Bank sponsored Formula Gulf car at Yas Marina Circuit

UAE: Umm Al Qaiwain, Dec 15th 2011: Emirati racing driver Haytham Sultan Al Ali has partnered with NBQ (The National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain psc) in his debut season racing in the UAE Championship Formula Gulf 1000.

NBQ (The National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain psc) is providing sponsorship funding to support Haytham in his motorsport career. The NBQ corporate logo will feature prominently on Haytham’s racing attire and Formula Gulf racing car for the first time during National race weekend of Dec 16th at Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.

General Manager Mr. R.Ramachandra Iyer “We are proud to support Haytham and it is important for the Bank to be involved in sporting championships like this to assist our young sportsmen and women at this level, we would like to wish Haytham and his team the very best of luck in this Championship.”

“I am deeply honoured to be given this opportunity to represent my home town Umm Al Qaiwain in this way and I am very grateful for the support of NBQ”, commented Haytham

“We are very proud of Haytham for showing such dedication to promoting motorsport in the UAE and this sponsorship is a result of years of hard work. It is a team effort and all drivers should be prepared to work as hard as Haytham to promote the sport in UAE both on and off track. He is a shining example of professionalism and a role model for the young generation.” commented Lex Akehurst of XSport Motorsport Management.

Haytham is proud to fly the flag for his home Emirate of Umm Al Quwain

Although a late starter in circuit racing at 20 years of age, Haytham has recently graduated from karting where he has steadily improved on his performance, karting remains a part of his strict training routine today where he still competes in various local and International championships.

“I would also like to thank the entire team of people who have helped me at XSport Motorsport, Gulf Sport Racing and my family and friends, without whom none of this would be possible” Haytham continued