Dubai-based express company Aramex was one of the key sponsors and official couriers at lastweekend’s prestigious Qatar Masters golf tournament, won by South African Retief Goosen, one of the
world’s top players.The tournament, held at Doha Golf Club, is an important event in the golfing calendar, partof both the PGA European and Asian tours, and the winner receives a trophy and cheque for $366,660.
“Aramex is very keen on supporting local and international sporting activities, especiallythose with such a high profile as the Commercialbank Qatar Masters,” commented Othman Aljeda,Aramex vice-president for the Upper Gulf region, Saudi Arabia, South Asia and the Far East.
“The tournament is a worldwide, recognized stage of the PGA tours and attracts greatattention from around the globe,” Aljeda added.
Aramex, listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM: ARMX), employs over 5,500 people in 240offices spanning five continents and offers courier and express services worldwide through anetwork of alliances.