Tribune News Network
Doha
The Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA) selected Qatar Charity (QC) as its humanitarian partner for the 2024 Theeb Ultra Trail Marathon, a desert race that recently concluded. Through this partnership, QC enabled race participants and attendees to contribute to its ‘Alaqraboon’ initiative, which focuses on supporting debtors, widows, divorcees and others in need within Qatar.
The initiative aims to foster solidarity and social responsibility by collaborating with various sectors across the country, including governmental and private institutions, companies and initiatives.
In collaboration with Seashore Group and the race organisers, QC placed recycling bins around the racecourse to collect water bottles. This initiative reflected QC’s commitment to environmental sustainability in sports, aligning with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Ali Ibrahem AlGreeb, director of the resource development department at QC, expressed pride in the organisation’s selection as the humanitarian partner for the Theeb Ultra Trail Marathon by QSFA. He emphasised that this collaboration reflects QC’s commitment to promoting values of generosity, solidarity, and social responsibility. AlGreeb noted that QC aims to engage both individuals and organizations in charitable and humanitarian efforts, creating a positive impact on the
community.
AlGreeb expressed hope that this partnership will provide support and assistance to humanitarian cases under the ‘Alaqraboon’ initiative within Qatar. He also highlighted the importance of leveraging sports and community events to raise environmental awareness, in coordination with relevant
organisations.
The fifth edition of the Theeb Ultra Trail Marathon took place in Zekreet, Qatar, on November 22-23. This event is one of the region’s most prominent gatherings for running and cycling enthusiasts, attracting widespread participation from Qatar, the Gulf countries, and international athletes, both professional and amateur.
The fifth edition of the Theeb Ultra Trail Marathon took place in Zekreet, Qatar, on November 22 and 23. This event is one of the most prominent sports gatherings for both running and cycling enthusiasts in the region. It attracted widespread participation from Qatar, the Gulf countries, and international athletes, both professional and amateur.
