ConocoPhillips President in Qatar, Gary Sykes, and other officials visiting the Ladies’ Mechanics Workshops yesterday.
DOHA: ConocoPhillips yesterday renewed its sponsorship for the third consecutive year of the Ladies Scientific Club in Qatar operating under the auspices of the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC).
Gary Sykes, ConocoPhillips President in Qatar, together with other officials paid a visit yesterday to QSC to inaugurate the 2012-2013 sessions of the Ladies’ Mechanics Workshops. They were received by Ali Salem Al Ahbabi, Vice President of QSC Board and other QSC officials.
The visit included a comprehensive review of the Ladies Mechanics Workshops Program, FY2012-213, a documentary on the Ladies’ Scientific Club’s activities as well as a celebration ceremony where Sykes handed out graduation certificates to the ladies who have completed the requirements of the 2011 program.
Al Ahbabi said: “We commend ConocoPhillips for its sustainable contribution to the Ladies QSC division, a commitment that highlights the company’s dedication to the causes of women and youth empowerment, the establishment of a knowledge-based society and supporting the role of non-profit non-government organisations such as QSC.”
“It is indeed a pleasure to visit the Qatar Scientific Club and meet with its distinguished management as well as the members of the Girls Scientific Club. ConocoPhillips continues - for yet another year - to express its support for the activities of the Girls Scientific Club, under the auspices of the Qatar Scientific Club - one of the best established non-government centers in Qatar,” said Skykes.
He lauded Qatar Scientific Club for fostering the cause of science and research among Qatari youths, male and female alike and the Girls Scientific Club’s activities and courses for their value to participants and the community.
“Whereas it is undoubtedly in the interest of every individual – man or woman alike – to master the mechanics and functions of the vehicle he or she chooses to drive, it is particularly important for ladies of all ages to master such skills because they often drive not only themselves, but also children, friends and other members of the family. Such skills will also help increase safety on Qatari roads in general, protecting pedestrians and other drivers from potential hazards caused by unpredictable auto mechanic failures,” he said.
The Peninsula
