Doha Qatar- 17 June 2015

Cementing the company's unwavering support to promote sport events in Qatar, and as part of the engagement plan in the local community, McDonald's Qatar is sponsoring the unique Mesaieed's Basketball Cup 2015.  The event kicked-off in May 2015 and will run till mid-August 2015. Twelve teams from different local companies will be practicing and competing each day from 6:00-9:30 pm, for the next 2 months to be eligible for the final game in mid-August.

McDonald's Qatar will be present at the final game at Al Aqaria labor camp Mesaieed, with 2 banners and will be crowing the winners with 3 branded trophies. 

McDonald's Qatar will always continue to support this kind of sport and leisure activities as part of the commitment to support the development of sports activities in Qatar for the overall well-being of its people, in line with the 2030 National Vision. McDonald's always look for opportunities to sponsor prestigious basketball event as of which encourages teamwork and sportsmanship to achieve one goal.

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About McDonald's
McDonald's is the world's leading food service organization serving 69 million people each day at more than 34,000 restaurants in 119 countries. McDonald's products consist of high quality ingredients from the four essential food groups required for a well-balanced diet, including many essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. McDonald's is committed to Quality, Service, Cleanliness and Value in every aspect of its operation. In the GCC, all McDonald's restaurants are locally owned and operated by entrepreneurs. McDonald's operates in more than 412 restaurants in the GCC, and the first restaurant opened on 8th December 1993 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

For further information, please contact:
Aileen Andojar
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Tel: +974 4423 9222
Email: aileen.andojar@bm.com

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