talabat, the region’s leading platform for everyday deliveries, is partnering with Qatar Chess Association as sponsor of Qatar Masters Open 2023, a statement said.
The opening ceremony was Wednesday, bringing together world-renowned players Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Anish Giri and many more to compete on the international stage.
The tournament welcomes chess enthusiasts, professionals and novices alike to witness the action, whereby talabat will be present to enhance the memorable experience for participants and spectators at Lusail Sports Arena.
In a press statement, Francisco Miguel De Sousa, managing director of talabat in Qatar, said: “We love chess and we are honoured to participate for the first time in the Qatar Masters Open 2023, supporting the Qatar Chess Assocation’s aim of gathering some of the finest chess minds from around the world in one place. This significant collaboration reaffirms our dedication towards Qatar’s 2030 Vision of becoming a global sports hub, while strengthening our ties with key decision makers in the realm of indoor and outdoor sports.
“We invite chess enthusiasts to join us in celebrating this magnificent event in Doha, and we look forward to an exciting tournament filled with intense battles and moments of brilliance.”
Commenting on the occasion, Mohamed Ahmed al-Mudahka, president of Qatar Chess Association, said: “We are sincerely grateful for this partnership with talabat, which has also transformed the food industry with a clear vision to make food delivery an easy, seamless and efficient experience for everyone. This sponsorship has been an incredible benefit to our tournament as their support has played a key role in the success of our event and we appreciate their participation.”
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