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QMMF reaches 2-year deal with Manateq

Published: 15 Apr 2018 - 12:59 am | Last Updated: 06 Nov 2021 - 01:52 am
QMMF President Abdulrahman Al Mannai and Manateq’s CEO Fahad Al Kaabi pose for a photo.

QMMF President Abdulrahman Al Mannai and Manateq’s CEO Fahad Al Kaabi pose for a photo.

The Peninsula

DOHA: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has reached a two-year agreement with Manateq to support all motor sporting activities in the Qatar, starting with the Qatar Cross-Country Rally.

The fourth round of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies and round two of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship is scheduled to be held at the Losail International Circuit from April 17 to 22.

Manateq is a Qatar Government organisation and has formed a strategic partnership with the QMMF to support all motor sporting events and activities for the next couple of years.

The company has a vision to promote economic diversification for the benefit of the State of Qatar and a mission to create a world-class business environment that enables domestic and foreign investors to deliver products and services to local, regional and international markets.

The company was established in 2011 under the chairmanship of H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani, the Minister of Economy and Commerce, and is a vital cog in the effort of achieving economic development under the Qatar National Vision 2030.

One of the policies is to look way beyond the 2022 World Cup and to establish non-oil related industries in Qatar.

“Running an event as complex as the Qatar Cross-Country Rally requires a considerable amount of logistical expertise and co-operation between many different companies and Government departments,” said QMMF President Abdulrahman Al Mannai.

“We are delighted to be working closely with Manateq and look forward to seeing the event continue.”

Manateq’s CEO Fahad Al Kaabi added: “We are proud to sign the sponsorship agreement with the QMMF to be title sponsor of all its rallies for the coming two years.

“Manateq always demonstrates its continuous support for Qatar National Vision 2030 and would always promote the nation’s aim to become a global sports’ destination and to host world class sporting events,” he added.