The second multinational soccer tournament sponsored by Gulf Air begins tomorrow evening (7 April) at Gulf Air Club grounds in Isa Town.
A total of 10 teams, representing seven countries, one university and two individual teams from Gulf Air, will take part in the tournament, which is being held under the theme 'The world is one country.
"We were encouraged by the success of the last soccer tournament in which several expatriate teams took part," says Head of Sports Committee and Gulf Air Manager HR Management System Ahmed Al Banna.
"The tournament brings together all expatriates promoting harmony, friendship and brotherhood among the multi-cultural and multi-ethnic communities in Bahrain."
Seven teams, representing Jordan, Oman, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey and Iran, a team each from Delmon University, Gulf Air Club and Gulf Air, will be vying for the winner's Cup sponsored by Gulf Air.
The inaugural day will see two matches – Syria Vs Gulf Air and Delmon University Vs Jordan. The final match will be held on 21 April to decide the winner and the runner up.
"Gulf Air, as a leading pan-Arab airline connecting the Middle East and the rest of the world is proud to host this event," says Gulf Air Club Manager Yousif Alatif.
"Teams from more than eight countries took part in the last tournament and the Saudi Arabia team was the winner while the Moroccan team was the runner up."
A grand celebration has been planned to mark the finale in which all expatriate families, representatives from embassies and several VIPs will participate.
For more information contact Mr Al Banna at ahmed.albanna@gulfairco.com or Mr Alatif at yousif.alatif@gulfairco.com.
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)
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