QATARGAS HOSTS 10TH GALA DINNER FOR STAFF 

Doha - Qatar, 25 February 2010: Qatargas has recently hosted its 10th annual Gala Dinner to celebrate its people and their achievements. The event, held at Doha Sheraton over a period of three days for different departments and sections of the company, was attended by Mr. Faisal Al-Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Qatargas, Chief Operating Officers and senior officials.

The Gala dinner event is held for all Qatargas employees and their spouses and is hosted by the Chief Executive Officer and his team to celebrate and recognize the contribution of all employees to the success of the Company.

Mr. Faisal Al Suwaidi thanked the employees for their hard work and the role they have played in the Company’s achievements during last year.

“The annual dinner has become an important event in everybody’s calendar as it provides us with an opportunity to take time out, meet and socialise with each other. Year 2009 was special for all of us at Qatargas. We should all be very proud for our achievements as there were successes in every corner of the company,” He said.

Mr. Al Suwaidi noted that the unprecedented success and growth of the company during the past year is not a guarantee for success in future. “We need to be more committed to achieve the company’s vision of becoming the World’s Premier LNG Company by 2015. And I know I can count on your support,” he told the employees.

Qatargas’ achievements during the past year were then highlighted in a special documentary that included the inauguration of Qatargas 2 and South Hook terminal, start-up of Laffan Refinery, delivery of first Q-Flex cargos to China and Canada, first Q-Max cargo to the US, opening of Qatargas Liaison Office in Beijing and naming of the last four Q-Max vessels in South Korea.

The glittering event offered four hours of fun, fete and entertainment to the audience who were held spellbound by some stunning performances of a French acrobats team, ‘Les Pasages’, amused by Arabic-speaking Korean comedian Wonho Chung, and mesmerised  by Fractal music band from Chile who played fusion music involving Arab, African, Asian, South American and Western music and equipment.

The evening included a sumptuous feast reflecting the 54 nationalities that make Qatargas the success it is today. There was a special CEO awards for Qatargas’ employees who had performed outstandingly during 2009.