National Car Company, Mazda commemorate 50 years’ partnership

National Car Company, Mazda commemorate 50 years’ partnership

National Car Company (NCC) is commemorating five decades of successful strategic partnership with Japanese auto major Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda), which granted the company exclusive agency rights for Mazda vehicles in Qatar, way back in 1973.To commemorate the 50th anniversary of partnership in excellence, a ceremony was held at the Mazda showroom in Al Nasr.NCC president director Sheikh Ahmad Nasser al-Thani received a commemorative memento from Mazda management representative Keiko Kawajiri who made an exclusive visit to Qatar to hand over the symbolic “Shamoji (rice paddle)” in line with the Japanese tradition.Sheikh Ahmad presented a traditional Qatari memento as a mark of appreciation. The event was attended by Kei Watanabe and Kaito Shiba representing Itochu Corporation and the senior management of NCC.Reflecting on the past, present and future on the occasion, Sheikh Ahmad said: “We take pride in the longstanding partnership with Mazda Motor Corporation built over mutual trust and co-operation as we have gone through many challenges, both local and global during our 50 years of association. Over the years, we have worked together in our endeavor, positioning Mazda as a premium brand focusing on human centricity delivering the pleasure of driving. The real secret behind our 50 years