Chairman of Aamal and President of Qatar Football Association (QFA) sign Sponsorship Agreement
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Chairman of Aamal and President of Qatar Football Association (QFA) Sign
Sponsorship Agreement
Doha, Qatar – 20 November 2013 – H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Aamal, and H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of Qatar Football Association (QFA), have signed, at Aamal’s headquarters, a partnership agreement by which Aamal will sponsor the National A men’s team, H.H. Emiri Cup, Sheikh Jassim Cup, Qatar Gas League and Qatar Futsal League for the 2013/2014 season..
H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani thanked Aamal for their continued support and sponsorship of QFA’s championships and their continued support for many sporting events held in Qatar, stressing the importance of entering into sponsorship agreements for the Sheikh Jassim Cup, Ras Gas League and Qatar Futsal League as part of QFA’s marketing strategy.
H.E. also noted that continuous cooperation with strategic sponsorship partners such as leading Qatari companies will benefit participating football clubs and the championships organized by QFA, which is keen on choosing prestigious sponsors who have contributed greatly to the local community.
“Continuing our sponsorship agreement with Aamal is a testament of the successful relationship we had over the past year and it is in line with QFA 2021 vision. We look forward to further cooperation that will benefit both parties”, H.E. said.
For his part, H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Aamal, said: “It is with pleasure that we renew our commitment to Qatar Football Association and this announcement reflects Aamal’s commitment to promote sports. The development of sport in Qatar is an important objective of the Qatar National Vision 2030 and is highlighted by Qatar hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. We’re determined to play a proactive and responsible role in promoting sports. Football is very popular in our community and engages people of all ages. We are delighted to partner with the Qatar Football Association, given its important role in developing this sport in Qatar. I wish all the clubs success for the forthcoming season, especially because we have important games waiting for our National team such as the West Asia Championship and Asian Cup qualifiers 2015.”
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About Aamal
Aamal Company is one of the GCC’s fastest growing diversified conglomerates, delivering a compound annual growth rate in net profit before fair value gains on investment properties in excess of 15% from 2006-2012 and generating revenues of QAR 2,284m (US $627m) in 2012. Focused on sustained, profitable growth and strongly diversified for balanced exposure across Qatar’s rapidly growing economy, Aamal’s operations comprise 22 business units with market leading positions in the key industrial, retail, property, managed services and medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors. Aamal is one of the largest diversified companies quoted on the Qatar Exchange, having been listed since December 2007.
For further information on Aamal Company, please refer to the corporate website: http://www.aamal.com.qa
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