Dubai: Barclays, a major global financial services provider, agreed a two-year deal to become the financial services sponsor of Al Jazira Club, yesterday.

The deal sees Barclays provide hospitality and branding opportunities, including sponsorship and subsequent rebranding of the two towers at Al Jazira's Mohammad bin Zayed Stadium.

Sultan Abu Sultan, Chairman Barclays Bank Plc UAE added, "Our sponsorship with Al Jazira is a new and fresh way to engage our customers and further raise awareness of our brand."

Phil Anderton, CEO of Al Jazira added, "This partnership strengthens further our ability to compete at the highest level and to take a leading role within our community. We could look for no better partner than Barclays to compliment our existing roster of prestigious partners."