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The new
Volvo Retail Experience facility, inaugurated in Dora, Seaside Road, in the
presence of Volvo Cars General manager for Middle East, North Africa and the
CIS, Emre Karaer, the General Manager of Gabriel Abou Adal & Co., the sole
agent of Volvo Cars, Trucks and Buses in Lebanon, Marwan Naffi, and the
President of Beirut Marathon Association, May El Khalil, witnessed the
announcement of a new partnership between Volvo – Lebanon and Beirut Marathon
Association. Press and media people as well as Volvo car fans in Lebanon were
present in the event.
Mr.
Marwan Naffi welcomed the attendance and highlighted some of Volvo’s recent
achievements in Lebanon, such as the family street festival held in front of
Volvo showroom, the hosting of the Swedish racing champion, Thed Bjork, and the
social initiative “Only the Lonely” launched recently by Volvo in Lebanon. He
also talked about the partnership between Volvo – Lebanon and Beirut Marathon
Association, which “has been inspiring unity and positively changing lifestyles
since it strongly believes in Lebanon and in the need to improve our society”.
Mr.
Karaer praised the achievements of Volvo – Lebanon in the Middle East
throughout the years, saying “They have always maintained their top position in
the region, being pioneers and leaders in various fields.” He announced that
the new Volvo XC90 will be launched soon in Lebanon and wished further success
to Gabriel Abou Adal & Co.
As for
Ms. May El Khalil, she expressed her happiness with this partnership and talked
about the exceptional characteristics of Volvo that prompted Beirut Marathon Association
to select it to be their official car, especially that Volvo vehicles combine
sporty design, outstanding performance, modernity and advanced technology.
Those characteristics are favored by sports lovers, particularly BMA that has
always sought to collaborate with the best in the industry.