Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 20 April, 2015 12:04 am |

Opening and awarding ceremony graced by HH Sheik Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al Sharqi


Concorde Hotel Fujairah by One to One Hotels & Resorts, a luxury accommodation in the heart of the city, hosted the UAE Chess Championship competition, Junior Division which series of games took place last March 29 to April 5.

HH Sheik Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Sharqi graced the event’s opening and awarding ceremony along with officials of Chess Emirates and a number of members of Fujairah Chess Clubs.

Some 111 competitors packed the lounge of Concorde Hotel Fujairah, spreading through 55 tables on the first day of competition, under the categories of ages 8-10-12-14-16-18-20, representing Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah, Maliha, Ajman, and Al Ain.

The management of Concorde Hotel Fujairah was honored to hosts such an event that supports activity for the youth. “We are very honored to be part of a recreational activity like this especially dedicated for the young minds. We certainly believe that these young people can accomplish and achieve greater things if they will start early,” said Jerome Kandalaft, General Manager of Concorde Fujairah.

Hailed champions on the said competition were:
Category:
8-year - Hazza Saleh of Dubai
10-year - Saeed Alelele of Fujairah
12-year - Ammar Sudrani of Fujairah
18-year - Hamdan Mrashwl of Ajman
20-year - Walid Anwar of Sharjah

The tournament was organized by the Club of Fujairah Chess and Culture headed by Abdullah Al-Barakat in collaboration with the Chess Federation of UAE.


About Concorde Hotel Fujairah:

Concorde Hotel Fujairah, situated in the heart of Fujairah, is a five-star hotel offering luxury accommodation with free parking and a rooftop swimming pool. Fujairah International Airport is a 5-minute drive away. Fitted with elegant furnishings, each room and suite is fitted with satellite TV and bathroom amenities. The spa and wellness centre has a variety of beauty treatments. Guests can make use of the fully-equipped fitness centre. The Hotel also offers a superb choice of fine dining restaurants and room service facilities. It’s all day dining Restaurant, Belle View unfurls a scrumptious range of buffet breakfasts, lunches and sit down dinners. The Bistro Cafe meanwhile serves mouth-watering pastries and pies from its cake counter. Its Splash Pool Bar is the perfect spot to soak up the sun even while sipping on your favourite drink. By providing a high level of comfort and service, an outstanding and varied cuisine as well as high standards of hygiene, safety and environmental friendliness, Concorde Hotel Fujairah has acquired an excellent reputation.