(MENAFN- Gulf Times) * QM unveils second part of 'A Sneak Peek at Qatar Auto Museum Project' at Al Zubarah Fort
Qatar Museums (QM) is currently presenting the second part of 'A Sneak Peek at Qatar Auto Museum Project,' sponsored by Seashore Group, at Al Zubarah Fort, and running until December 19.
QM opened the Sneak Peek at Qatar Auto Museum Project exhibition in March at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), displaying three spectacular cars and introducing the concept design of the future museum.
The landmark project is designed by Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) led by international architect and Pritzker Prize winner Rem Koolhaas.
The second part of A Sneak Peek at Qatar Auto Museum highlights the car as a common thread between diverse nations and a unifying vehicle of cultures. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience and learn about Qatar's car culture, private museums, automotive collectors, motorsport clubs and national champions.
In a press statement, QM CEO Ahmad Musa al-Namla said:“Qatar Auto Museum is grateful to Seashore Group for their generous support of A Sneak Peek at Qatar Auto Museum Project exhibition, which is a great step towards building QM's legacy and gives a strong voice to the nation's car enthusiasts.”
The display at Al Zubarah Fort includes three unique cars: a Volkswagen Race Touareg 3, developed for the 2011 Dakar Rally and driven by Qatari rally driver Nasser bin Saleh al-Attiyah who became the Dakar Rally champion for the first time. The vehicle is presented with the support of the Volkswagen Group.
The second car is the Ford Bronco XLT (4th generation), once driven by Qatari rally driver Saeed al-Hajiri, one of the founding figures to popularise motorsports in Qatar and the Arab world. The car is loaned courtesy of Salem Saeed al-Mohannadi. The third car is a BMW M2 CS Racing, provided by the courtesy of Omar Alfardan from the Letbelah collection.
Victor Dalmau, managing director, Volkswagen Middle East, said:“Volkswagen AG is proud to support QM with the Volkswagen Race Touareg, the three-time winner of the Dakar Rally (2009-2011). We know this Volkswagen holds a special place in the heart of Qataris not only for its race wins but thanks to Qatari driver Nasser al-Attiyah. It is with great pleasure that we support QM, so once again the people of Qatar can see the winning Volkswagen Race Touareg, now on display in Qatar.”
Seashore Group CEO Salem Saeed al-Mohannadi said:“By supporting the exhibition, Seashore Group seeks to promote a culture of sustainability using recycled materials, creating an opportunity for the aesthetics of creativity without harming the environment.”
To encourage visitors to explore Qatar's heritage sites, QM and Seashore Group will also present a similar display of other unique vehicles at Msheireb Downtown Doha and Barzan Towers heritage site in Umm Salal Mohamed, between November 14 and December 20. The display at Msheireb will be developed in collaboration with Sealine Sports Club (Mawater) and Audi Qatar.
Ahmed Shariefi, general manager of Audi Qatar, said:“This preview is a celebration of the driving culture in the Middle East and we are proud to play a part at the beginning of a journey that will lead to the creation of a legacy for Qatar, putting its automotive community under one roof and creating a car culture like never before. The Qatar Auto Museum will be emblematic for the country, with a mission that perfectly aligns with Audi's aim to inspire the next generation of creators, car enthusiasts, engineers, and policymakers in the region.”
Dr Hessa Sultan al-Jaber, president of Qatar Auto Museum, said:“Thanks to our sponsor Seashore Group, we are able to showcase these outstanding vehicles. These displays, built by reused materials, give our audience a unique experience that reflects the vision of the forthcoming Qatar Auto Museum. We would like to thank the exhibition participants for lending their cars. We look forward to future collaborations to spark innovation, creativity, dialogue, and community building.”
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