Sharjah based Gulftainer, one of the region's principal terminal operators, confirmed its position as Diamond Sponsor of the Khorfakkan International Athletics Meeting for West Asian Countries championship earlier this year.

The event which was held under the auspices of H.H Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohamed Al Qassimi, member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and under the supervision of the Sharjah Sports Council, featured many of the region's physically challenged athletes in an event that was held from the 28th February to the 4th of March in Khorfakkan. The competition had participants from the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman Sultanate, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Palestine and was held in association with the Khorfakkan Club for the Handicapped.

. "Welcoming athletics delegates to Khorfakkan"

Speaking of the company's involvement, Peter Richards, Gulftainer Director and General Manager said: "We are happy to be involved with such an important event which will see disabled athletes from the Middle East, compete in what in all respects is an International competition similar to other major events world wide.

Our sponsorship of this unique sporting event is an example of the commitment Gulftainer has to Sharjah and the UAE, in helping those in the community who may have not had the same opportunities as other athletes."

The championship was considered the first of its kind regionally and was the largest handicapped athletics event to be ever held in the UAE. The games were being conducted under the supervision of the International committee for the handicapped and the Federation of West Asia and were , without doubt, an outstanding success for all concerned.

Sharjah based Gulftainer, one of the region's principal terminal operators, have announced that they have been accepted into the Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) as a corporate member.

Gulftainer's acceptance into the organisation has been due to its impressive track record in its environmental policies and initiatives. AFED, a pan-Arab civil society initiative, is a consortium of corporate leaders, NGO's, media and experts and government agencies dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development in the Middle East.

Approved by the League of Arab States (LAS) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) the forum aims at spreading environmental awareness through promoting sensible information and education programmes, as well as supporting civil society organisations that are active in the environmental sector.

. "School donation"

Sharjah-based international port operators Gulftainer Co. Ltd have made a large donation to sponsor the new music suite at Sharjah English School. The "Gulftainer Music Suite", will be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including music technology keyboards and an abundance of musical instruments.

Gulftainer Operations Manager, Steve Ogden, said of the donation: "Gulftainer is committed to making a discernable difference within the communities in which we operate and with which we engage. This donation is in line with our strategy to support and facilitate the members of the community, particularly in the area of education for youth , who are our - & the country's most valuable assets for the future."

Bob Malone, Principal of the Sharjah English School, accepted the donation, saying, "We are delighted that Gulftainer has decided to sponsor the building of a new music suite at the school. The state-of-the-art equipment and facilities will assist us in providing the students with the top-class instruction in which we take such pride."

This sponsorship is the latest in a series of Gulftainer sponsorships and donations to organisations within the local community in Sharjah, and forms a part of the company's ongoing corporate social responsibility programme.

From left to right: Gulftainer Operations Manager, Steve Ogden presenting the donation to Sharjah English School principal, Bob Malone.

"As newly appointed members of AFED, Gulftainer will actively support the goals and missions of this forum and participate in its programmes " said Gulftainer Director & General Manager Peter Richards. "Our joining this organisation is timely, as the issues of global warming and concerns about the effect development is having on both the local and global scale are now at the forefront of everyone's agenda."

Controlling terminals and ports on both sides of the UAE, the firm's operations extend from the Gulf, to Asia and beyond with a range of services that make it one of the most important logistics entities in the region, significantly impacting both the local and regional shipping and container sectors.

"As part of our development as a growing organisation, we have always endeavored to contribute to the protection and preservation of the environment, thus we are pleased to be surrounded by likeminded individuals and organisations who as members of the Arab Forum for Environment and Development, are sharing the same ideals , Peter Richards added.

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