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QATAR. Today’s images are courtesy of Qatar Airways Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh.
They show tennis superstar Novak Djokovic, winner of 24 majors, making a guest appearance at Hamad International Airport in Doha.
Ahead of the men’s singles at this month’s Qatar ExxonMobil Open, the Serbian ace took time out to inspire the next generation by playing on an airside tennis court with young talents in surely an airport first. Qatar Duty Free is the Official Retail Partner of the tournament.
“Novak’s presence reflects our vision of creating extraordinary experiences that connect sport, travel and hospitality,” said Musleh.
“Sport has the power to bring people together, and this event is yet another example of how we bring the excitement of world-class tournaments to life in unexpected ways.”
Qatar Duty Free added on LinkedIn: “As the Official Retail Partner of this world-class tournament, Qatar Duty Free is proud to witness the excitement of sport into the airport, making every journey more memorable. It was indeed an unforgettable day as we celebrated our passion for tennis and Qatar’s commitment to world-class sporting events.” ✈
