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Doha
ExxonMobil Qatar has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, to present an inspirational tennis exhibition at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2024 taking place in Doha on February 19 – 24.
This collaboration comes as part of activities to mark ExxonMobil’s 30-year presence in the State of Qatar and highlight its legacy of commitment to the local community over the past three decades. It also showcases ExxonMobil Qatar’s 30-year partnership with Qatar Tennis Federation to host the acclaimed Qatar ExxonMobil Open and enhance its global significance as one of the many world-class sporting events held in Qatar.
The exhibition, titled “Ace!”, is housed at ExxonMobil Qatar’s stand at the tournament’s Public Village. It includes three sections: History of Tennis; Qatar, Tennis & ExxonMobil; and Racquets of Fame.
The sections feature the Winner’s Trophy, GCC Under-16 Tennis Championships 1993, awarded to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani; a tennis ball signed by His Highness; and the Cambridge Racquet, an All England Lawn Tennis program from Wimbledon 1898.
The exhibition will also feature racquets signed by Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Venus Williams, and Roger Federer, among other valuable iconic pieces.
Visitors of the exhibition will have the opportunity to view these items and signed memorabilia and immerse themselves in the resilience and triumphs of iconic players who have left an enduring legacy on the world of tennis.
“We’re thrilled to join forces with 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum to bring this extraordinary exhibition to life,” said Dominic Genetti, President and General Manager for ExxonMobil Qatar.
“Our collaboration has created a space where tennis history is showcased, and a spotlight is shed on Qatar’s pivotal role in propelling tennis and sports to new heights, as well as its remarkable journey to becoming a powerhouse for global sporting events in the heart of the region.
“I hope all visitors enjoy it and that it serves as a motivational tool that promotes the importance of sports in creating healthy communities,” added Genetti.
“We’re excited to bring “Ace!” exhibition to the Qatar ExxonMobil Open this year through our partnership with ExxonMobil Qatar. The exhibition is a splendid array of tennis memorabilia that includes historic racquets and iconic trophies, and we look forward to having an influx of visitors experience its celebration of the rich history of tennis,” said Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi, Chief Operating Officer at Qatar Museums.
“Qatar has an outstanding reputation as a host of international sporting events and holding the exhibition at the tournament venue with its unique pieces emphasizes just how important tennis and sports are to Qatar and Qataris. We’re grateful to ExxonMobil Qatar for providing us with this opportunity and hope that everyone who visits leaves with a deep appreciation for the world of tennis,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani, President of 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum.
In October 2022, ExxonMobil Qatar worked with 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum to support the exhibition “World of Football” as its presenting sponsor.
ExxonMobil Qatar and Qatar Museums (QM) have collaborated on several occasions over the years as part of a strategic partnership that is founded on a shared vision for preserving Qatari culture and heritage.
ExxonMobil Qatar is a member of the Founding Family of Dadu Children’s Museum and the exclusive sponsor of its “Value the Environment Sustainability Gallery”. It also partnered with QM on the dugong Exhibition, “Seagrass Tales, Dugong Trails” held at the National Museum of Qatar that showcased the efforts of seven years of scientific research.
Furthermore, ExxonMobil Qatar was platinum sponsor of Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture led by QM.
