Qatar National Sports Day

February 12, 2020

Under the slogan “Together for a Better Life”, Power International Holding (PIH) group celebrated Qatar’s National Sports Day” on February 11.

 

Senior executives and employees from various PIH subsidiaries took part in the activities of this highly celebrated day held on the uniquely designed Al Bayt Football Stadium premises. Al Bayt is one of the stadiums that will host games of the World Cup Championship scheduled to be held in Qatar in 2022.

Teams representing PIH, UrbaCon Trading & Contracting (UCC), Baladna, Arab Builders and Syrian American Medical Center (SAC) along with employee-formed teams participated in several competitions and scrimmages like football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, running competitions held at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Players of the Al Rayyan sports club football team participated in some of the activities at Al Bayt Stadium. Also children of the Group’s employees showed up at the festivities and competed in some games arranged for children.

“It is a great honor for Power International Holding Group to take part in this memorable day which we called “Together for a Better Life”. We are thrilled to share the day’s jubilation with the people of Qatar. It is my belief that playing sport helps in developing a person’s character and personality. It is a great thing to do for people of all ages”, Mr. Moutaz Al Khayyat, Chairman of PIH said.

Presence of employees at UCC’s camp, along with accommodation team was very noticeable. They competed in several games all through the day. Aura also held its own activity at Baladna Park celebrating the day in a fashionable style.

“Sports, not only helps developing sound bodies, but it also helps develop social and organizational skills improving people’s abilities to become a part of a team and always heading to the main goal. Great achievements are accomplished through teamwork, same as in sports. Teamwork will definitely lead to great results and assist the company to be where it belongs.” Mr. Ramez Al-Khayyat, Vice Chairman and Group CEO said on this occasion.

Participants in this memorable day also enjoyed the thrilling taste of Baladna products. Families and kids enjoyed the taste of Baladna’s milk, juices and other products distributed by Baladna’s staff on the field and during the competitions. Baladna staff served Baladna products on several locations including Katara, Aspire and Al Bayt Stadium.

Indeed, PIH participation was a day to remember.