2016.02.02

FOR THE TENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, ALFARDAN AUTOMOBILES SPONSORS 2016 COMMERCIAL BANK QATAR MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT.

BMW the official car of the event and BMW flagship model 7 Series is once again the vehicle of choice for high-profile events in Qatar.

As some of the world’s top golfers competed at this year’s 2016 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Tournament, Alfardan Automobiles once again ensured their comfort by providing a luxury fleet of vehicles as the event’s Official Car.

Underlining the BMW Group importer’s ongoing support for the development of sport in Qatar, the 2016 edition marked a decade of partnership between Alfardan Automobiles and the prestigious golf championship for the tenth consecutive year. Taking place from 27th to 30th January at the Doha Golf Club, the 2016 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Tournament saw a luxury fleet of 40 chauffeur-driven BMW 7 Series vehicles and 25 self-driven BMW 5 Series models transport all players, officials and organisers throughout.

Mr Ihab Allam, General Manager of Alfardan Automobiles, commented, “Since its launch in Qatar 2006, the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters has evolved into a globally-renowned competition, attracting some of the world's best golfers to Qatar year after year. At Alfardan Automobiles are proud to play our part and support in highlighting the achievements of our country, both in business and sport. This prestigious event was also the ideal platform for us to showcase some of the popular BMW models here in Qatar, including the BMW X6 and the BMW X5, as well as the latest addition to the X family the all-new BMW X1, the premium Sports Activity Vehicle has already caught the public’s attention when it was displayed at the latest Qatar Motor Show this year.”

In between following their favourite golfers around the course, visitors and golf enthusiasts alike enjoyed a display of BMW vehicles off-course, including the popular X model family, BMW Z4, BMW M235i, BMW M135i, BMW 420i, BMW 650i, BMW 550i, BMW M3 Saloon LCI, BMW 3 Series, as well as a range of BMW Motorrad models.

The prestigious Qatar Masters golf tournament has been hosted by Doha Golf Club Since 2006. The annual tournament is sponsored by Commercial Bank of Qatar and is held at the beginning of each year as part of plethora of established champions and up-and-comers, with prizes worth up to $2.5 million up for grabs and valuable ranking points.

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