Mannai Corporation officials and employees at the NSD event.
Doha, Qatar: In a celebration reflecting Qatar’s vision of embedding sporting values into the nation’s culture and inspiring the community to embrace active lifestyles, Mannai Corporation and its subsidiaries celebrated Qatar National Sport Day (NSD) yesterday at the Retaj Resort.
The annual event, a vibrant day of sporting activities, teamwork, and camaraderie, brought together more than 1,300 employees who participated in a wide range of team sports and challenges, including football, volleyball, relay races, tug-of-war, kabaddi, and more — creating an atmosphere of energy and togetherness.
In the lead-up to the main event, Mannai organised internal tournaments across different locations, including football, cricket, badminton, chess, basketball, volleyball, bowling, billiards, and table tennis.
Speaking at the event, Senior General Manager – HR & Admin-Mannai Corporation, Emad Zaid Al Kilani, emphasised the importance of the occasion: “National Sports Day is a reminder that health, fitness, and teamwork are at the heart of our nation’s progress. Seeing our colleagues step outside the office and into the spirit of sport shows ‘The Mannai Way’ in teamwork and demonstrates fitness of our employees.”
Group Chief Executive Officer, Alekh Grewal, highlighted Mannai’s long-term commitment to wellness: “Qatar offers world-class sporting facilities and a culture where sport is deeply ingrained. At Mannai, we are proud to align with this vision by fostering a workplace culture that values teamwork, resilience, and wellbeing. Sports Day is a celebration of these values, and we will continue to champion them across our organization.”
The day also featured a special ceremony honoring employees who have dedicated 15 and 25 years of service to Mannai. Awards were presented by Mannai Corporation’s Group Chief Executive Officer Alekh Grewal; Santhosh Krishnamoorthy, Chief Financial Officer, and Emad Zaid Al Kilani, Senior General Manager-HR & Admin recognising the honorees’ contributions to the company’s continued success.
