The 4th Annual Dubai Corporate Games were held last weekend at the American University in Dubai. The event, which concluded on Sunday, is designed to “promote health and wellness among the local corporate community.” The Games are organized by High 5 Events FZ LLC of Dubai Media City and this year’s conducted under the patronage of the Dubai Sports Council.
The games were attended by 30 multinational corporations as well as numerous local firms. Nearly 900 athletes gathered to compete in events such as volleyball, soccer, tennis, dragon boat, and the intercompany tug of war. The games also included competitions in basketball, running, and swimming.
The two companies with the overall best finishes were Aramex and The Holding Group. Awards were handed out during an award ceremony on Sunday. Sponsors of this year’s Games included Nestle, Sony Ericsson & TECOM Investments, ITP Aujan Industries, Choueiri Group, and AUD.
Over the last decade Dubai has made changes to tax laws and import restrictions to encourage foreign business. Many multinational corporations moved into the area to take advantage of the virtually tax-free business environment. The emirate’s reputation for hospitality makes it an easy sell for foreigners coming to the area on business. It is easy to find a 5 star Dubai hotel that has all the cutting edge technology and business services that corporate travelers need when setting up business in the UAE.
The Corporate Game provide an atmosphere of casual interaction and friendly competition that encouraged networking, especially among executives, while helping to build company teamwork. It also provides an opportunity for companies to boost their morale — especially when a team is winning.
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