Aamal Trading and Distribution Holds a Training Course for Scouts
Aamal Trading & Distribution Holds a Training Course for Scouts
In collaboration with Bridgestone Middle East
Doha, Qatar, 19 January 2020: Aamal Trading and Distribution (‘ATD’), a subsidiary of Aamal Company Q.P.S.C. (one of the region’s fastest growing diversified companies and an exclusive of distributor of Bridgestone Tyres in Qatar) has held a theoretical and practical training program on automotive maintenance for the Boy Scouts of America-Qatar Troop 400.
Scouts were introduced to the basics of mechanical operations of motor vehicles, focusing on aspects related to safety and preventive maintenance precautions. Scouts have also attended a practical demonstration on automotive maintenance and tyre care, with the presence of Bridgestone Dial-A-Tire van.
On this occasion, Mr. Shambil Basit – Division Head Automotive in ATD commented: “It is truly my pleasure to meet the members of the Boy Scouts of America-Qatar Troop 400. In Aamal Trading and Distribution, we are always keen on raising awareness in the local community, and educating the young youth on the best practice on tyre safety and maintenance. Therefore, being a part of such a community outreach program is truly an important addition to our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, as we aim to leave long lasting mark in the society. As the scouts completed this course, they gained badges to add to their Merit Badge series, which they gain every time they learn a new skill or merit.”
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About Aamal Company Q.P.S.C.
Aamal is one of the Gulf region’s most diversified conglomerates and has been listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange since December 2007. As at 5.12 January 2020, the Company had a market capitalisation of QAR xxbn (US$ 1.4 bn).
Aamal’s operations are widely diversified and comprise 26 active business units (subsidiaries and joint ventures) with market leading positions in the key industrial, retail, property, managed services, and medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors, thereby offering investors a high quality and balanced exposure to Qatar’s wider economic growth and development. Aamal is focused on self-financed and profitable growth, delivering an average increase in underlying profits in excess of 11.1% (i.e. before fair value gains on investment properties) over the twelve years to end-2018.
For further information on Aamal Company, please refer to the corporate website:
Aamal Trading and Distribution:
Aamal Trading and Distribution is one of the leading trading and distribution companies in Qatar with a diverse range of activities including automotive, refrigeration and home appliances. Aamal Trading and Distribution has been the nonexclusive distributor in Qatar for TOTAL lubricants.
For further information on Aamal Trading and Distribution, please refer to the corporate website: http://www.aamal.com.qa
About Bridgestone Middle East & Africa FZE:
Bridgestone Middle East & Africa FZE (BSMEA) is the headquarters for Bridgestone in the Middle East and Africa region. It was set up with the objectives of speeding up decision-making and action and of optimising regional strategy by identifying market trends close to the region’s customer and market. Bridgestone Middle East & Africa FZE believes in earning the trust and confidence of customers by conducting events to promote and encourage environmental awareness as well as road safety. www.bridgestone-mea.com
