180 players to feature in Corporate Golf tourney

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE first edition of the Corporate Golf Tournament 2012 which will start from November 23 will feature around 180 players from various corporate houses like Maersek Oil, Qatar Rail, QDVC, Hitachi, Descon Engineering, Redco Construction, Al Mana and Bluu Gluf.

The organising committee, in a press conference on Monday announced the sponsors of the tournament.

The representatives of the sponsor companies for the tournament attended the press conference in the presence of Mohammed Faisal al Naimi, the Executive Director of Qatar Golf Association and director of the Corporate Golf Tournament 2012, Fahad al Naimi the General Secretary of the Qatar Golf Association, and Shabrawi Khater, the Managing director of Network advertising and events.

From the side of the sponsors present during the event were the country manager of Turkish Airlines Mehmed Caymaz, Managing Director of Prime Hassan al Asmakh, head of Ginger Camel Stefan Lindberg and Marketing Manager of Oryx Advertising Dulvakar Jeffrey.

Mohammed Faisal al Naimi, the Executive Director of the Qatar Golf Association mentioned that such event will surely boost golfing in Qatar.

“The Corporate Golf Tournament 2012 is considered to be one of the strategic plans developed by the association to find resources for the development of the national team and attract more players.

Also, such events provide a good opportunity for the game lovers to get to know more about the game and help spreading it,” said Naimi.

Fahad al Naimi informed that the players of the national team will not be present as they will be in Bahrain to participate in another tournament.

Mehmed Caymaz stated that sponsoring the Corporate Golf Tournament is a step towards supporting sport activities in Qatar. “This is an opportunity for us to show our support for sporting activities in the country. Moreover, we hope to contribute with an active role in achieving the ambitious Qatar National Vision 2030 in various fields,” pointed out Caymaz.

Stefan Lindberg of Ginger Camel stated that it is a great opportunity for everyone to get out of the burden of the daily work routine. “It’s one of those best ways where you can escape the daily chores and do something healthy. Also this event will also strengthen ties of the business community through sports.”