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ABA Holding celebrates Olympic Day with a difference

 

Due to the ongoing pandemic, it was for the first time in many years that Ali Bin Ali (ABA) Holding was unable to organize an Olympic Day gathering. However, this did not dampen the spirits of the organizers as they planned an interesting twist and arranged for a virtual ABA Olympic Day 2021.

To keep the tradition of sports and fitness alive, the team set up exclusive live online fitness sessions in co-operation with the best instructors in town. Zoom meeting invites were sent out to all ABA staff members along with details about the sessions.

The morning of February 9, 2021 began with a lively Zumba session with Rachel Mitri who is a licensed Zumba instructor and has been teaching Zumba at Sheraton Doha since 2013. This was followed by a more rigorous HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) session with Victoria Sipco. A former international level athlete, Victoria made sure that the participants shed some serious sweat. The last and very relaxing session was Yoga with Carla El Ladki. A professional instructor, Carla combined Yoga with dance which made it an inspirational but fun session.

Defeating all odds, ABA Olympic Day 2021 turned out to be a fit and fun experience. ABA staff from different divisions joined in along with their kids and family, making the virtual gathering a perfect celebration for the occasion.

Speaking about the virtual event, the head of the ABA Olympic Day committee Mr. Mohammad Imran said: “ABA Olympic Day is part of our company identity and we did not want the COVID-19 pandemic to destroy that spirit. The virtual gathering and fitness session were the best way to continue the tradition of sports and fitness that ABA so strongly advocates. ABA staff members also welcomed the idea and we were happy to see the number of participants and their enthusiasm. I hope the pandemic ends soon and we can all gather physically to enjoy a bigger and better 2022 Olympic Day”

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Ali Bin Ali Group celebrates National Sport Day

The 10th annual Olympic Day hosted by Ali Bin Ali (ABA) Group to mark Qatar’s National Sport Day was attended by more than 3000 employees and their families despite the weather playing spoilsport. The event took place at Al Arabi Sports Club, Doha, on February 14.

The ABA Olympic Day featured a wide range of activities and provided a great opportunity to the employees, who come from various cultural backgrounds and nationalities, to get together and mingle in a relaxed setting.

It also allowed them to learn about the importance of staying healthy through the year and engage in physical activities. There was some kind of activity for all age groups and the staff’s children, in particular, were seen having a great time.

The day’s proceedings began with senior officials of the Group releasing colourful balloons into the air and declaring the event open. This was followed by various sporting activities and games for the employees and their families.

Mr. Nabeel Ali Bin Ali, Vice-Chairman and EVP of Ali Bin Ali Group, attended the event and participated in the games. He confirmed his support to the nation’s initiative in promoting a healthy lifestyle among its citizens and residents and said, “We at Ali Bin Ali believe that a healthy body is a home to a healthy mind which increases an individual’s productivity. Sports and exercise should be a part of our daily routine.”

“As our Emiri Decree states, a healthy lifestyle should be encouraged. We have been celebrating the well-being of our employees and their families for the past 10 years by dedicating a whole day to sports and entertainment,” he added.

The head of the Organising Committee, Mr. Mohammad Imran, said they were happy about the turnout and level of participation and hoped that, true to ABA Group’s slogan ‘Together we work, together we play’, the employees had an exciting and fun day.

Recognising ABA Group’s commitment to fitness and sports, Al Arabi Sports Club presented a token of appreciation to the Group. Mr. Nabeel Ali Bin Ali received the prize from the club’s Vice-President, Mr. Jassim Al Kuwari.

The eventful day ended with the distribution of medals, prizes and a raffle draw.