Doha, February 20, 2019 – Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) P.Q.S.C., Qatar’s next generation bank, with the aim of promoting the health and wellness of its community members, recently hosted its Annual Football Tournament for the fifth year in a row. The initiative was held in support of Qatar’s National Sport Day and comes as part of al khaliji’s Corporate Social Responsibility program. 

Held on Saturday 16 February 2019 at AL Saad Club, the Bank’s 5-A-side Football Tournament, saw the participation of teams from several organizations and served as a platform to foster the values of community, sportsmanship and positive team spirit among participants. 

The competing teams were from leading institutions such as, Qatar Investment Authority, Georgetown University, Ooredoo, Mannai Corporation, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, Gulf English school, Q-CHEM, in addition to Qatar Airways and al khaliji’s team. 

Team Q-CHEM, claimed the first place, while Ooredoo came in second and Qatar Airways came in the third place.

The Football Tournament is one of al khaliji’s annual traditions, held in the framework of the Bank’s community development efforts. By aligning its core values and strategies with the Qatar National Vision 2030.