ExxonMobil Qatar Inc. to Be Exclusive Title Sponsor of HH the Heir Apparent Sword Race

Doha, February 03 (QNA) - Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) on Sunday signed with ExxonMobil Qatar Inc. an exclusive sponsorship agreement of HH the Heir Apparent Sword Race for the best pure Arabians and Thoroughbreds, which will take place at the QREC on Thursday, February 07, 2013. The best pure Arabians and Thoroughbreds will be racing against each other for the top honors in the prestigious event of which the sword's total prize money reaches QR 800,000. Board Chairman of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani expressed appreciation and thanks to ExxonMobil Qatar Inc. for sponsoring such an event, noting that QREC and ExxonMobil Qatar Inc. are closely connected via a well-established and fruitful partnership. HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani thanked ExxonMobil for its continued support for HH the Heir Apparent Sword Race. "ExxonMobil and the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club have a long standing relationship. We thank ExxonMobil for its interest in supporting the horse racing, which is indeed a sport fostered by our forefathers. We hope events like these can elevate the status of horse racing in the region," he added. HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani voiced hope that HH the Heir Apparent Sword Race would help upgrade the excellence rank in equestrian not only in Qatar, but also all over the world. Meanwhile General Manager Bart Cahir said, "Our sponsorship of HH the Heir Apparent Sword Race is especially meaningful to ExxonMobil as it emphasizes an important part of Qatar s heritage the tradition of equestrian excellence." "Under the patronage of HH the Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, this event has become a great source of national pride, and it demonstrates Qatar s enviable position as a leader in equestrian activities," Cahir said. "At ExxonMobil, we value our role in the community. This is especially true in Qatar a place full of culture and traditions. We believe that one of the most important contributions we can make to Qatar and its citizens is to encourage events of cultural and traditional significance such as horse racing, through our continued sponsorship. "While Qatar shines in the global spotlight as the host nation for the FIFA 2022 World Cup, it is equally important to preserve Qatar's heritage of traditional sports, including horse racing," ExxonMobil General Manager concluded.(QNA)