Doha: Ooredoo was yesterday announced as one of the main sponsors of the Hejen Racing Festival. This year’s event being held on Al Shahaniya track, will feature a host of prize camels.
Ooredoo will be the sponsor of the most important races -- the Silver Sword Race of the Father Emir, which is held from January 25 until February 1, and the Golden Sword Race of the Emir, to be held from March 5 until 16.
The announcement of the sponsorship came during a press conference at Ooredoo headquarters, attended by Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Faisal Al Thani, Chairman, Organising Committee for the race, and Waleed Al Sayed, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar.
As part of its sponsorship, the company presented two luxury Bentley cars to Sheikh Hamad to be distributed as prizes to the winners of the race.
Al Sayed said: “Our sponsorship of the race is part of our commitment to support Qatar’s heritage and traditions.
“Qatar is Ooredoo’s home, which is why we sponsor and support a wide range of events to promote our country’s culture and inspire the next generation to continue our traditions.
“We believe in encouraging everyone to take up a sport and hope that the exciting events at this year’s Hejen will help us achieve this. Good luck to the competitors and we hope you enjoy your prizes.”
The festival is one of the most popular in the region, and is widely participated in by sport lovers from across Qatar and the Gulf states.
This year’s number of camels has increased to 10,000, from the previous year’s average of 4,000. Races will cover four, six and 8km. “I wish to commend efforts of Sheikh Hamad and the members of the Organising Committee for their hard work and look forward to working with them again in future” Al Sayed added.
The Peninsula
