Al Basti Inks Industry LLC, represented by Sharad Arora and Ghanshyam Manghnani, won the first qualifying round of the Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge played at the Arabian Ranches at the Desert Course last week.

The pair had an incredible score of net 58 as 50 teams battled their way around the Desert Course.

Nearest the pin, supported by Gulf Air, were won by Pierce Gorman and Amy Ainsworth, while the longest drive was taken by co-sponsor Michael Collins from Dell and Linda Howard.

Ayman Mattar, Marketing Manager of Xerox Emirates, was pleased with the response.

Results: 1. G. Manghnani/Sharad Arora (Al Basti Inks - net 58); 2. Gary Falk/Robert Mcloed (Xclusive FZ LLC - net 67); 3. Mike Gerbich/Kurt Alexa (Continental - net 67). Other qualifiers: Diageo, Paulamya, Dassault Aviation, Emirates Flight Catering, Al Taaraf Group, Nestle ME, Masterfoods, Weir, Dugas, Renaissance Hotel.