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Jiu Jitsu Girl Plays World Championship in Abu Dhabi

13-04-2012 12:00 AM


Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - This is a man’s world, but it would be nothing without a woman”. True to James Brown’s famous song Rana Al Qubaj shines again as she takes on the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu championship for 2012.

First Arab woman to win a medal in a major BJJ tournament and gold medal winner in the European Open IBJJF Championship for 2012 in Portugal, Rana Al Qubaj known as “Jiu Jitsu girl” carries her Jordanian martial art spirit around the world and paves her future into glory.

Rana, a dedicated rising athlete and student at “The Source MMAS (Mixed Martial Art School) in Al- Rabieh, Amman, spends an average of 15 hours of training a week between BJJ, Judo, fitness and functional training. “We at “The Source” want to spread awareness of healthy being and safe guarding amongst the youth through our accomplishments. We dedicate this step and initiative towards this global gathering for our beloved country; Jordan” Rana says with a promising spark in her eyes.

Arab Orient Insurance Company continues to support Al Qubaj in her endeavor towards stardom. February 2012, the Arab World witnessed a phenomenon as Al Qubaj put her feet onto the world championship mat and took a first bite of her gold medal at the European Open IBJJF Championship that was held in Portugal. “AOIC is proud to support Rana as she repeatedly achieves victories for Jordan and herself and builds a healthy role-model to the young generation” Mr. Ahmed Abdo – Director of Business Development & P.R. Departments.

“This step solidifies AOIC’s commitment to our community and our people. We are here to support the youth, the will and the stride. I would like to take this moment to wish Ms. Al Qubaj and the Jordanian team all the very best” Concludes Mr. Isam Abdelkhaliq, CEO of Arab Orient Insurance Company.

Arab Orient Insurance Company is one of the leading insurance companies in the region and its reputation in health insurance is synonymous with reliability and quality. Their leading status in the industry is the result of visionary leadership, professional competence and continued dedication to their clients.


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