Bahrain will witness an exciting day of Irish Games, music and children’s games when the annual Gulf Air Gaelic Games kicks off tomorrow (Friday) at the American Express Bahrain Rugby Football Club, Saar.
Gulf Air has flown in popular Irish band “TAXI” especially for the event, which will enthrall the audience with traditional and popular Irish songs and music that evening.
Sportsmen and women from Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar will play Gaelic Football and Hurling - Europe's oldest field game- while a special kids' Gaelic games exhibition match has also been planned.
"Gulf Air is pleased to associate with the Bahrain Irish Society in hosting the annual Gulf Air Gaelic Games," says Gulf Air Vice President Marketing and Sales Lee Shave.
"As part of our business and social relationship, Gulf Air has always extended support to Irish events. For example, last year Gulf Air, in association with Tourism Ireland, had organised a series of events - a weeklong music, dance and culinary shows, followed by a Gulf Air Irish Charity Ball. "
Gulfy, the now popular Gulf Air mascot, will make a special appearance at the venue to enthrall children.
"As the airline with direct and nonstop flights to Ireland from Bahrain, Gulf Air has become popular among the Irish community in Bahrain and neighbouring countries, in addition to the business community with Irish connection," added Mr Shave.
Australian Super V8 Super Car legend Craig Lowndes, who is in town for the V8 Championship, will be signing autographs on the day. Proceeds from the day's events will be sued for helping local charities.
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.
The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.
Today the airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 50 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A platform for sustained commercial operation has been established over the past three years as part of a multi-phased turnaround programme. It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air’s ’smart airline, successful business’ vision.
International recognition has been achieved as a result of the turnaround programme leading to numerous awards for the airline’s innovative and high quality products and services: These include:
• Best Onboard Catering in First and Business Class (Skytrax World Airline Catering Awards 2005)
• Best designed in-flight magazine (American Creativity Awards,2005)
• Middle East Leading First Class Airline (World Travel Awards 2005)
• World’s Leading Airport Lounge (World Travel Awards 2005)
• Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline (MENA Travel Awards 2004
• Most Improved Airline (Skytrax Awards 2004)
• Middle East First Class Airline (Arabian Business Awards)
• Best new product launch for in-flight services (PAX international Readership Awards)
• Best First Class Onboard Food (Skytrax Food Category 2004)
• Best Business Class Check-in (Skytrax Check-in Category 2004)
• Middle East region’s best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge (PAX International Readership Awards 2005)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2007
