Going Out: At Abu Dhabi Corporate Games take fun on board

Jay Asser 09:10 08/03/2016
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  • Options galore: Teams can take part in various games including beach volleyball, cricket and football.

    Get fit for business and build team-work at the Abu Dhabi Corporate Games, which will challenge athletes in different outdoor activities.

    The two-day competition takes place at Zayed Sports City in the capital on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26, following the success of corporate multi-sports festivals in major cities across the world.

    Open to all universities, corporations and social teams, the event is the perfect way to have some fun while forming healthy camaraderie, whether it’s for the classroom or boardroom.

    Participants will have a range of activities to show their skills in, including football, cricket, golf, basketball, beach volleyball, karting, shooting and dragon boating.

    Benoit Montin, managing director of Corporate Games, said: “United Arab Emirates has been very active in catering to the wellbeing of its citizens.

    That is why, for this year, we have put all our efforts to deliberately organise more interactive and high-octane activities for everyone to enjoy.”

    The main sponsor, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), will have their own staff of 100 involved in the Games, while several other companies will also be on hand, including Union National Bank, Abu Dhabi Vegetable Oil Company and ALDAR Properties.

    Fun and games: Friends and family are invited to cheer on their teams and players.

    Fun and games: Friends and family are invited to cheer on their teams and players.

    Waheeb Al Khazraji, head of human resources UAE, ADIB, said: “We are proud to be one of the main sponsors of Abu Dhabi Corporate Games 2016 for the first time.

    “As we are committed to being a responsible corporate citizen, we took up this opportunity to cater to the welfare of our employees, their families and friends and we are looking to have a meaningful and healthy bonding activity over the weekend.

    “Supporting this event comes in line with our continuous efforts to promote healthy living among our employees and it is a great team building activity.”

    Registration is still open and be done by contacting Corporate Games through [email protected] or by calling 04 425 3553.

    Come cheer on your friends and family, with the community-themed event open to the public to show their support.

    What: Abu Dhabi Corporate Games
    Where: Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
    When: Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26
    Contact: To sign up and for more information, email [email protected] or call 04 425 3553

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