ExxonMobil Qatar and the Qatar Tennis Federation hosted a gala dinner to celebrate the tournament’s 25th anniversary and its 2017 edition, that began on Monday.
The event was attended by Qatari officials, key business and community leaders, and several of the tennis players who are competing in this year’s tournament, including: World No. 1 Andy Murray; 2016 defending champion and No.2 Novak Djokovic, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Tomas Berdych. Each year, the gala features a variety of unique activities and performances by world-renowned entertainers. In a special performance for the tournament’s 25th anniversary, famed magician and mentalist Oz Pearlman intrigued the audience with an interactive show. His performance featured a dazzling mind-reading routine and involved the tennis stars to the audience’s amusement.
Nasser al-Khelaifi, President of the Qatar Tennis Federation, and Alistair Routledge, President and General Manager for ExxonMobil Qatar, welcomed guests and spoke about the history of the strong partnership their organisations share; and the people behind the tournament’s success. “This year is a very important one for the tournament – it’s our 25th Anniversary, and we are thrilled that you are here to celebrate with us,” said Routledge.
“While we’re all here to watch some incredible tennis, let’s not lose sight of what the Qatar ExxonMobil Open means for the country and its people. It’s one of the many projects Qatar has created for the world to enjoy, and it has contributed significantly to its standing as an international business and investment hub,” Routledge added.
Thanks to the guidance of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and his Qatar National Vision 2030, Qatar continues to thrive as a positive example for the world across numerous fronts. ExxonMobil Qatar remains committed to supporting his vision of a knowledge-based society, and to working hand-in-hand with local partners like the Qatar Tennis Federation to support education, professional workforce development, and active and healthy lifestyles programs within Qatar’s community.

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