For the next three years: Qatar Shell is the official sponsor for H.H. the Emir’s main camel race

H.H. The Emir’s Main Race is the final race of the camel racing festival taking place in the Al-Shahaniya Camel Race Track this year from 14 April to 25 April. The agreement was signed by the Vice-Chairman of the Camel Racing Committee, Mr. Abdullah Al-Kuwari, and Shell’s Deputy General Manager, Mr. Rashid Al-Sulaiti.

The main race amongst tribes is the top annual camel race in Qatar, and the competition attracts hundreds of trainers from around the Gulf. The winner receives a prize, but more importantly, the sword from His Highness The Emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani. Some 6000 camels from Qatar and elsewhere in the Gulf are expected to compete in the festival with races run over distances of 4, 6 and 8 kilometres.

Mr. Abdullah Al-Kuwari said: “We are delighted that Shell is signing for another three years to continue its sponsorship of His Highness The Emir’s main race amongst tribes. Shell’s support in promoting this event over the last 6 years has attracted a wider audience and proven to be beneficial to the sport. We take great pride in the cultural sport of Camel Racing, and I look forward to witnessing some exciting races this year.”

Shell’s Deputy General Manager, Mr. Rashid Al-Sulaiti: “Qatar Shell is proud to be able to continue supporting the Hejen Racing Committee by sponsoring His Highness The Emir’s main race amongst tribes. We are honored to partner once again with the Hejen Racing Committee in realizing the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030 in the preservation of Qatar’s national heritage and the encouragement of sporting culture through Camel Racing.”

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Shell is the largest international investor in Qatar having invested USD 21 billion over the past decade. QatarEnergy and Shell have jointly delivered two of the largest energy projects in the world in Ras Laffan Industrial City. Pearl Gas to Liquids (GTL) is the world’s largest GTL plant and cements Qatar’s position as the GTL capital of the world. At an investment of up to USD19 billion it represents the largest single investment in the Shell Group’s global portfolio.

The Qatargas 4 Liquefied Natural Gas project (QE (70%) and Shell (30%) combines Shell’s global leadership in LNG with Qatar’s position as the world’s largest LNG supplier.

Shell has established a world-class research and development facility and a learning centre, the Qatar Shell Research & Technology Centre, at the Qatar Science & Technology Park. Shell has a financial commitment to invest up to USD100 million on programmes in support of energy and the environment at the Centre over a 10-year period.

Qatar Shell contributes to the objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030 not only through our economic investments, but also through our investments in national talent and capability development, both internally through the professional development of our Qatari employees, and externally through our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility programme, positively impacting Qatar, in partnership with Qatari institutions.

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