Qatar Railways Company, the company overseeing the construction of Qatar’s integrated railway network, has launched its Ramadan 2015 initiative, voicing appreciation for its workers’ role in supporting its vision, aimed at bring the community closer together.

Dedicated to more than 24,000 labourers, Qatar Rail’s initiative ‘This Ramadan: a simple thank you’ is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility programme.

The initiative will Involve Qatar Rail officials visiting Doha Metro sites this Ramadan joining workers for iftar, sharing a pleasant atmosphere and listening to their needs.

Involving both management teams and employees, the scheduled weekly visits to accommodation sites aims to bring Qatar Rail’s staff closer together, ensuring everyone understands their role in securing the company’s progress.

Saad Al Muhannadi, chief executive officer, said: “Qatar Rail is fully aware that the implementation of its projects is thanks to the efforts of a large number of foreign workers who help us to achieve our goals.

“As we strongly believe in the principle of social solidarity and the importance of the virtue of sharing during the holy month of Ramadan, we are happy to confirm Qatar Rail's permanent readiness to extend a helping hand to its workers - our long-term partners whose daily contribution is making the railway mission possible.”

Besides the accommodation sites activity, Qatar Rail will be also launching the third edition of Qatar Rail Football League (QRFL).

The tournament will gather 18 teams consisting of Qatar Rail’s management, employees, contractors and partners.

The workers are invited to attend the football matches and experience a great time with friends. - TradeArabia News Service