Doha: The Ministry of Culture and Sports and the management committee of the new Porsche Club Qatar (PCQ) yesterday announced the official launch of club activities, formally making it club No. 306 and the latest addition to Porsche Clubs Worldwide, a network of more than 600 clubs.
PCQ is now the sole representative of the network’s brand and trademark in the country; it has also acquired the official authorization of Qatar’s Ministry of Culture and Sports.
Minister of Culture and Sports H E Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali said: “The ministry aims to engage with the community on activities that foster culture, sports, and volunteering. That’s why, we are happy to support initiatives set forth by enthusiastic young people.
“Motorsports has always been a favourite sport in our society, and we are delighted to have an official representation for Porsche Clubs Worldwide in Qatar. In addition to having our country among this prestigious network, such initiatives meet our ultimate end of creating communities that embrace the capabilities of our people, open up doors of possibilities before them, and unlock their potential to eventually fulfil Qatar’s 2030 National Vision for culture and sports.”
Porsche Clubs Worldwide was established in 1952 and holds under its umbrella over 200,000 members of Porsche Owners from all around the world. PCQ was founded in Doha by a number of Porsche owners who are currently managing the club independently from the dealership in Doha, as per the terms and conditions stipulated by Porsche Clubs Worldwide.
Khaled Hamad Al Remithi, Founder and President, PCQ said: “The purpose of the club is to bring all Porsche owners in Qatar together under one roof to celebrate uniqueness, innovation, safety, responsibility and commitment towards the community. All board members are volunteering their time and efforts based on their adamant belief that Qatar deserves the best from its people.”
Al Remithi said during the last quarter of 2013, a group of Porsche owners met to discuss the possibility of establishing a club for Porsche enthusiasts, the discussions revealed the presence of a global network for Porsche clubs around the world. Many countries have an official representation to this network including all other GCC countries except for Qatar.
“We began liaising closely with Porsche Germany to bring up the club according to their criteria. The whole process took almost a year which resulted in the formulation of the first board of directors. Eventually, we received the official authorization and certificate acknowledging the club by Porsche Clubs Worldwide in December 2014. In PCQ, we focus on three pillars; social activities, motorsports with international and local authorities, and community engagement in collaboration with the concerned local authorities.”
The most significant benefit the members enjoy is being part of a community of like-minded people and the wide network of connections they get introduced to, said Jaber Al Muftah, Events Director, PCQ.
QNA
