February 12, 2012 Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE – February 12th, 2012: Abu Dhabi Oil Corporation Limited, Qatar and ORYX GTL Limited today announced the launch of a joint sports program to mark their participation in the State Sports Day which takes place tomorrow, 14th February, 2012.
The initiative comes in the wake of the recent Emiri decree No. 80 issued by H. H. the Heir Apparent, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, that marks the second Tuesday of every February as ‘State Sports Day’.
The joint program, which aims to provide valuable opportunities to adopt a healthy lifestyle and promote the importance of sports and exercise, includes a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports activities at different locations for Abu Dhabi Oil Corporation and ORYX GTL employees and their families to enjoy.
The initiatives include outdoor sports and fitness activities that will take place in the parking space of Abu Dhabi Oil Corporation Tower for employees to enjoy with their families. Moreover, the companies have teamed up with the Fitness First gym, located in City Centre Mall, for all their employees to enjoy a full day of fitness, exercise and fun.
The activities taking place in Doha, Al Khor and Ras Laffan Industrial City include fitness classes as well as activities for adults and children alike.
Commenting on the program and the importance of State Sports Day, Mr Adel Ahmed Albuainain, General Manager, Abu Dhabi Oil Corporation , Qatar, said: “Qatar is one of the very few countries in the world to dedicate a specific day as a public holiday for the practice and promotion of sport.
“This important initiative reflects the wise vision of The Emir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, to bring communities together through sport and encourage them to live more physically active lives. Sport is a key pillar of our corporate, social responsibility program and State Sports Day allows us to support the community, develop the wellbeing of our employees and their families and extend our commitment in this important area.”
ORYX GTL has taken this initiative further by officially designating February as its Fitness, Sports and Health Month. This is a commitment that ORYX GTL is taking in supporting the State of Qatar, as well as offering tools to its employees on how to incorporate sports and fitness in their every day, which will positively affect their quality of life and well-being. With different internal campaigns and initiatives created, ORYX GTL is moving forward in its pledge to working to be a healthier and fitter company.