The event which is taking place from the 14th to 16th February is being held to raise funds on behalf of Bahrain Mobility International (BMI). Present at the opening ceremony were Richard Browning, CEO of Riffa Views, title sponsor of the tournament, golfers, sponsors and other invited guests.
The 'Better Ball' golf tournament which attracted 250 participants is being held to commemorate the death of Shaikh Faisal, former President of the Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation, who tragically died in a car accident in January 2006. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Bahrain Mobility International (BMI), a charity strongly supported by Shaikh Faisal during his lifetime.
Richard Browning, CEO of Riffa Views commented: "We are delighted to extend our support to the Bahrain Mobility International (BMI) once again as title sponsors of this charitable event."
He continued: "The majority of children and adults who attend BMI are in need of specialized equipment and therapists to keep their condition as stable as possible. This is worth remembering because that is what the next three days are all about, to give back to those members from our society which need our support."
The 'Better Ball' tournament is open to the invited guests of corporate sponsors on day one and two. The winners of the tournament will be announced during the closing ceremony which will be held at the Bahrain International Circuit on Saturday, 16th February 2008.
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Riffa Views Shaikh Faisal Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Memorial Trophy gets underway
- Bahrain: Thursday, February 14 - 2008 at 13:22
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The Riffa Views Shaikh Faisal Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Memorial Trophy Charity Golf Tournament was launched at an opening ceremony held at His Majesty King Hamad's golf course in Safriya.
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Event Sponsor SummaryTitle Sponsor: Riffa Views (BD15, 000)
Partner Sponsors: Projects System Group, Batelco, ICAP (BD5000 each)
Hole Sponsors: Freshfields (BD2000), IADC (BD2000), Well Flow International (BD2000), Atkins, Bahrain Royal Flight, DeLeeuw, Aer Rianta, BGD Nass, Hempel Paints, Gulf Air, DHL Express, DHL Aviation, Bahrain Petroleum Company, Standard Chartered, , Ministry of the Interior, Winton Capital, AON, Hilti, Serco, Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait, Pan Gulf, Caltex, HSBC, Cebarco, Merrill Lynch, Eskan Bank, NCB Capital (BD1000 each)
Support Sponsors: Bahrain Airport Services (Catering), Euro Motors (Hole In One Prize), AXA Insurance (Hole in One Prize), Bahrain International Circuit (Reception Venue), Coca-Cola (Refreshments), Bahrain Confidential, Bahrain This Month, Gulf Daily News, Vision Communications (Media Support)
About Riffa Views Signature Estates
Riffa Views is a joint venture between Arcapita and the Bahrain International Golf Course Company (BIGCC) and is the first golf residential development in Bahrain. The 972-villa project is a master planned concept for a luxurious community lifestyle that will provide a comprehensive range of sports, leisure and shopping facilities, including an 18-hole signature championship golf course designed by the top international golf pro, Colin Montgomerie. Riffa Views Signature Estates will also feature a country club, a tennis facility in association with tennis great Boris Becker, a high-end retail centre, and an international school managed by a renowned International School Operator.
About Bahrain Mobility International
Bahrain Mobility International was established in 1979 and caters fo the needs of the disable in Bahrain. Their centre in Isa Town is run entirely on donations and offers training workshops and physical therapy facilities to its members. There is also a nursery attached to the centre which caters to children aged 3 to 6 years and prepares them to integrate into the community once they start school.
Funds raised from the inaugural event held last April were used to purchase two buses which are used to transport disabled members to and from the centre. Facilities at the centre were also improved and wheelchairs and other mobility equipment were purchased for members.
Issued on behalf of Riffa Views by Hill & Knowlton. For press information contact:
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Karla Solano
Riffa Views Signature Estates
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Fax: +973 17 757 990
Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorThursday, February 14 - 2008 at 13:22 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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