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UDC through its subsidiary Leisure & Resorts Company and Corinthia Hotels sign technical services and management & operation agreements

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United Development Company (UDC) through its subsidiary Leisure and Resorts Company, signed technical services and management and operation agreements with Corinthia Hotels, for ‘Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar’ hotel, and its connected golf course and beach club in Gewan Island, in addition to the new Yacht Club at The Pearl-Qatar.

The agreements were signed by H.E Mr. Turki bin Mohammed Al-Khater, UDC Chairman, and Mr. Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman, UDC President and Chief Executive Officer and Member of The Board, in addition to Mr. Alfred Pisani, Founder and Chairman of Corinthia Hotels, and Mr. Simon Naudi, Chief Executive Officer of Corinthia Hotels.

In this context, H.E Mr. Turki bin Mohammed Al-Khater said: “This partnership fulfils a strategic objective in The Pearl-Qatar and Gewan Island’s development plans, one which will ensure UDC’s sustainable growth and support the national economy. Furthermore, the choice of the leading Corinthia Hotels group opens up wide horizons for cooperation and expansion in the promising hospitality sector.”

For his part, Mr. Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman, said: “We are confident that this partnership with Corinthia Hotels, which boasts an extensive experience in managing and operating luxurious hotels worldwide, will deliver exceptional high-end hospitality that will set a new benchmark in Doha. The new hotel and added-value leisure facilities, will be a unique landmark that reflects the concepts of luxury and brilliance on Gewan Island.” 

Speaking about the new Yacht Club at The Pearl-Qatar, Mr. Al-Othman said: “The Yacht Club with its modern design and elegant settings, will offer a unique ambiance within charming backdrops of Porto Arabia marina. It will be therefore the ideal location for casual gatherings and enjoyment as well as a prized addition to the distinctive facilities of The Pearl-Qatar. It will equally reinforce the Island’s position as a remarkable destination that provides exceptional experiences and innovative concepts that serve tourism and hospitality."

The new Yacht Club will span an area of 1,450 sqm and will feature many facilities including fine dining restaurants, climatized outdoor seating, as well as a cigar lounge, several meeting rooms, and many more services that help create a leisurely feel.

Mr. Alfred Pisani said: “We are very much looking forward to establishing a long-term relationship with UDC in Qatar and internationally. I see today’s signing as a first step towards a long and mutually beneficial relationship.”

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