Gulf Air signs MOU with GOYS to become the Official Carrier of the Bahrain National Football Team

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at the National Stadium today between Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Government Organization for Youth and Sports (GOYS) and Gulf Air's Chief Executive Officer Mr. Samer Majali, giving the airline the proud title of 'Official Carrier of the Bahrain National Football Team'.

"As the national carrier of the Kingdom, I am delighted to announce today that we will become the official carrier of the Bahrain National Team as they continue with their 2010 World Cup bid. With the whole country rallying behind the team for their match in Wellington we are excited to be operating a special flight to carry the team and its supporters to New Zealand,"

said Mr. Majali.

"Football is arguably the favorite sport of Bahrainis and something we are committed to supporting at all levels of the game, from the grassroots up to the national team."

"The target of breaking into world football cup finals is exciting not just for the players but for every ardent football fan in the country; we at Gulf Air are looking forward to helping the team achieve this goal. I wish the team all the very best in the forthcoming matches."

Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, Chairman of GOYS commented, "Our players have been playing hard and have shown indomitable energy and determination to win this match against New Zealand. Our team qualified for the final playoff four years ago but lost out for a place in the 2006 World Cup held in Germany. Now they are more determined than ever to make the most of this opportunity to get a berth in the World Cup finals in South Africa,"

"I have full faith in our national football team that they will overcome all challenges and create history for the Kingdom of Bahrain by entering the World Cup for the first time," concluded Sheikh Fawaz.

Gulf Air's special flight carrying the Bahrain National Football Team will leave on 07 November 09 from Bahrain. The team will spend few days training in Sydney before flying into Wellington for their Oceania- Asia play off with the New Zealand team on 14 November - a decisive match that, if they win, will see them play in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Seats will be on sale on this special plane for those, who want to join the team and the excitement at Sydney and Wellington. Tickets cost BD 395 including taxes for economy class return journey, please contact travel agents in Bahrain.