Jaidah Heavy Equipment, a subsidiary of Jaidah Group and the sole distributor of Komatsu equipment in Qatar, recently held the first Komatsu operators’ contest.
The contest - described as the first of its kind in the country - was attended by Komatsu Middle East managing director Kenichi Sato.
The objective of the competition between operators was to test the stability, accuracy and calmness of the Komatsu excavator by carrying and moving a miniature golf ball.  
After picking up the ball, the operators were required to place it in the designated spot and return the bucket to its starting position.
Ayman Ahmed, managing director of Jaidah Equipment, said: “Such an event helps strengthen the engagement between operators and Komatsu machines.”
Statistics highlighting the growth of Komatsu in the Qatari market were showcased during the opening speech. Three out of 40 competing operators were announced as winners for recording the best timings in completing the task. The winners were awarded smartphones from Komatsu.
Ashraf Hasheesh, Komatsu general manager (marketing), said: “The Komatsu excavator’s qualities of viability and steadiness will definitely add to the high standard of construction products and services in Qatar.”
The Komatsu managing director handed over the outstanding market share achievement award to Ahmed, representing Jaidah Group, for achieving the highest market share for heavy machinery in Qatar in 2014.