Qatargas Supports Commercialbank Qatar Masters

Qatargas will mark its sixth straight year as a sponsor of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters to be staged at Doha Golf Club as a part of its 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.

The pioneering Qatari LNG company, Qatargas sees the $2.5 million European Tour event coming again to Qatar as continued recognition for the State being acknowledged as a major player in the global sporting world.

Sheikh Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer of Qatargas said: “For the sixth consecutive year Qatargas is pleased to be associated with this prestigious tournament hosted by Commercialbank. Our continued support to this particular event stems from our company’s social responsibility strategy 2011 of which a part seeks to encourage, through our support, the holding of sports and cultural events in Qatar, adding value to our State’s successful efforts in turning Qatar into a major sporting and cultural destination.”

To be staged at the Doha Golf Club from February 3-6, the Commercialbank Qatar Masters is one of many sporting events supported by Qatargas. One of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility values is to support local sports initiatives and events. In addition, many of its major customers look forward to attending the tournament every year bringing together management, customers and employees.

“Qatargas has been a major part of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters for many years now and we are delighted with their continued support at this year’s tournament.” said Andrew Stevens, Group CEO of Commercialbank, organisers of the tournament in collaboration with the Qatar Golf Association (QGA) and the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC).

As well as the Commercialbank Qatar Masters, Qatargas is also a regular sponsor of the Sony Ericsson Tennis Open, while the company also hosts its annual Qatargas Golf Open. Qatargas also has sponsorship involvement with various youth and sports clubs’ tournaments and events.

Hassan Al Nuaimi, QGA President, said: “Qatargas is very much part of the country’s business fabric and a key supporter of the biggest sporting events in Qatar. We are pleased to welcome them on board for a sixth straight year at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters.”

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Source: Qatargas, January 26, 2011;