Emirates brings World Cup to local fans

Emirates, the first airline to be named an official partner of the FIFA World Cup, yesterday hosted a cross-section of journalists and football aficionados to the screening of the Ghana-Portugal game at the plush Moevenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.

The Dubai-based airline, which is one of the main partners of the on-going 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, is renowned for sponsoring sporting events and teams across the world.

Mr. Hendrik Du Perez, Country Manager of Emirates, said the airline “has been one of the main partners of the on-going 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. We are the first airline to be an official partner of the FIFA World Cup, sponsoring the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany and the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.”

“Emirates recognises that the beautiful game of football and sports in general, excite the passions of the nations. That is why Emirates, the global connector of people, has focused on connecting people and passion through our sponsorship of FIFA, some of the world’s major football clubs, events and sports,” he added.

The airline’s vast portfolio of international sports and cultural sponsorships brings people together to discover, enjoy and share enriching experiences.

Emirates has been one of the main partners of the on-going 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. We are the first airline to be an official partner of the FIFA World Cup, sponsoring the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany and the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Emirates is a sponsor of all FIFA events worldwide, including FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFA Confederation Cup, FIFA Club World Cup.

“We are delighted to have created the opportunity where we were together able to celebrate the spirit and excitement of the match between Ghana and Portugal. We inspire travel and facilitate trade across our 141 destinations in 80 countries with our award-winning comfort and services, delivered by friendly cabin crew representing over 130 nationalities.”

“We assure you of our continued commitment to creating new standards and experiences through innovation in products and services,” he added.