Qatar Airways Charts New Territory as Global Main Partner of FC Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain (ots/PRNewswire) -

Award-Winning Carrier And World's Best Football Club Partnership
Brings To

Light Shared Values Of Excellence, Passion, Pride And Culture

"A Team That Unites The World" Will Guide The Spirit Of The
Partnership

Qatar Airways officially launched the start of its three year
partnership with FC Barcelona at an event held at Camp Nou.

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The airline's partnership with FCB took effect from July 1st this
year.

In attendance were leading representatives of both organisations,
the CEO of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al-Baker, the President of FC
Barcelona, Sandro Rosell and Vice President of FC Barcelona Economic
and Strategy Area, Javier Faus.

Akbar Al Baker made the following remarks at the start of his
address to the media during a press conference: "The joining of FCB
and Qatar Airways is truly history in the making. It is the first
time we enter into such a landmark, significant sports partnership.

"We understand the importance of FCB to Catalonia, to Spain, and
in fact - to every country around the world. It is a great honour to
be standing side by side as you create and spread the excitement that
this great game of football brings to fans."

FC Barcelona President Sandro Rosell said:

"We have a long journey ahead lasting three years in which we will
share experiences, with a common starting point and goals. Barca and
Qatar Airways are united by many ideals, such as a passion to be
better each day, the conviction that the human factor makes a
difference and the integration of different cultures, but I would
emphasize the desire we have to connect with people. And this desire
leads us to want to be every day closer to our fans."

Since its beginnings, FC Barcelona has been characterised by being
not just a football organisation, but also a powerful force for
globalisation, solidarity, integration and social cohesion. Qatar
Airways fully identifies with these values, which is why this
partnership between both organisations is much more than just a
simple economic alliance. Furthermore, Qatar Airways' partnership
with FC Barcelona will help to position the airline in the world.

Qatar Airways will work with FC Barcelona to create joint
initiatives and will especially focus on connecting with the club's
fans and also with underprivileged children to spread the love of the
game to all corners of the globe.

Contact: qrmedia@qatarairways.com.qa or +97444302072

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