27 January 2008

Doha (QATAR): The Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani visited the $2.5 million Commercialbank Qatar Masters, Presented by Dolphin Energy, being staged at Doha Golf Club.

It was the first time in the eleven-year history of the tournament that HH The Emir had visited the tournament and underlines the massive strides made by the event since it was first staged in 1998.

During his visit, HH The Emir met with PGA European Tour officials, sponsors' representatives and event officials.

Also present were Commercialbank Chairman HE Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, Hussain Al Fardan, Managing Director of Commercialbank, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Fahad Al Thani, Chief of Amiri Protocol, and Andrew Stevens, Commercialbank Group CEO.

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For further information:
Alan Ewens,
Commercialbank Qatar Masters Press Officer.
Tel: +97150 4514188.
alan2804@emirates.net.ae
www.qatar-masters.com

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