DOHA: Registration has opened for the third annual Maersk Oil and Qatar Petroleum (MOQP) Challenge.
It will feature mountain biking and kayaking and stages to test skills in GPS orientation, construction projects, desert navigation at night and complex team problems.
The winning team will need to combine mental agility with strong physical performance and impressive team work to beat others.
Thirty places have been allocated for teams that would compete in the five-stage, two-day event.
Money raised from registration fees will be donated to Action on Diabetes, a public-private partnership which aims to help authorities increase awareness of diabetes, help those at risk to avoid it, and give people with the condition advice on managing their health better.
Lewis Affleck, Managing Director, Maersk Oil Qatar, said: “More than 200 participants from 27 teams competed in last year’s event, but the MOQP Challenge 2014 promises to be more challenging and more enjoyable! This is a chance for corporate teams – from the private or public sectors – to compete in a fun, yet competitive environment and, most importantly, raise money to fight one of Qatar’s largest health challenges – diabetes.
“We are committed to bringing meaningful benefits to Qatar, so I could not think of a better cause to support.”
Companies entering the challenge are from diverse sectors such as energy, advertising, professional services, higher education, health and automotive.
But the event is also open to companies from other industry sectors.
Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Obaidly, Public Relations and Communications Manager, QP, said: “QP is delighted to once again support the challenge and we are confident that it will greatly contribute to further achieving the objectives of the Action on Diabetes partnership. I urge all corporate teams to register soon, as this year’s event is shaping up to be the most demanding and fun yet.”
The 2013 challenge raised $100,000, which was donated to Qatar Diabetes Association – Qatar Foundation and used to fund the 14th Al Bawasil Camp for diabetic children.
“Last year, the camp hosted 60 children from seven regions of International Diabetes Federation and the financial support from the challenge helped make it a memorable experience for them. The camp’s mission was to create a safe and loving environment for children with diabetes and teach them how to take charge of their condition and avoid its complications to reach their full potential,” said Abdulla Al Hamaq, Executive Director, Qatar Diabetes Association, said. The Peninsula
