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Oryx GTL promotes a healthy lifestyle

Oryx GTL promotes a healthy lifestyle

February 14, 2013 | 12:13 AM
A tug-of-war competition in progress at Oryx GTLu2019s National Sport Day celebrations.

Oryx GTL celebrated Qatar’s National Sport Day by organising a wide range of sports and fitness activities on Tuesday. Al Khuraitiat Sports Club was the principal venue. In keeping with the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the celebration was focused on promoting healthy living through exercises and a healthy lifestyle. Oryx GTL partnered with the Al Khuraitiat club to host several outdoor sports and recreational activities for different age groups. Stretches, table tennis, football match, warm-up track and field events, and a 5km walkathon were among the activities. There were slides, bouncy castles, and games for children. Special Oryx GTL branded caps, travelling bags; kids’ toys were part of the gifts distributed to all participants. Oryx GTL CEO Abdulrahman al-Suwaidi, who participated in the event, reiterated the company’s commitment to Qatar National Vision 2030 as well as the wellbeing and safety of its employees and the community in general. The management of Sasol also participated in the sports activities and competitions. Days before the National Sport Day celebration, internal health campaigns were held in Oryx GTL, focusing on ergonomics, ‘simple steps to add fitness into your day’ and ‘simple steps to a low cholesterol lifestyle.’ In line with this campaign, a basket of fruits was presented to every Oryx GTL employee to encourage healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. Oryx GTL also collaborated with Gulf Times to launch a nationwide campaign on ergonomics; circulating an Oryx GTL branded ergonomics bulletin titled ‘Stay Healthy and Fit in your Work Environment.’

February 14, 2013 | 12:13 AM