DOHA: Over 200 participants from some of Qatar’s largest corporate organisations will compete in the third annual Maersk Oil & Qatar Petroleum Challenge, Qatar’s most exciting corporate adventure race.
Registration fees will be donated to Action on Diabetes, a public-private partnership which raises awareness of the disease, help those at risk avoid it, and assist those living with the condition to better manage their health.
The 2013 challenge raised $100,000, which was donated to Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA) – Qatar Foundation and used to help fund the 14th Al Bawasil Camp for diabetic children.
For the first time since the launch of the event in 2012, the challenge will feature mountain biking, kayaking, stages to test skills in GPS orientation, construction projects, desert navigation at night and complex team problems. The winner will need to combine mental agility with physical performance and impressive team work to beat other teams.
Lewis Affleck, Managing Director, Maersk Oil Qatar, said: “More than 200 participants from 27 teams competed last year, but the event this year promises to be bigger, 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 awareness of and 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.”
The two-day challenge at Fuwerit is the biggest and sees companies from the energy, advertising, professional services, higher education, health and automotive sectors.
Abdulla Al Hamaq, Executive Director, QDA, said, “Last year, Al Bawasil 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 Peninsula
