ExxonMobil Qatar will continue its matching donation programme for public contributions made to the Qatar Paralympic Committee during the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2012. During the tournament, from January 2 – 7, attendees can visit the ExxonMobil stand in the Public Village at the Khalifa Tennis Complex to make their donations. At the end of the tournament, ExxonMobil will announce its contribution as part of the matching programme. Since 2010, ExxonMobil has donated QR 1 million to support the Qatar Paralympic Committee’s objectives of enabling individuals with disabilities to participate in sporting activities.“We have seen how ExxonMobil’s contributions have enabled the athletes of Qatar Paralympic Committee to participate in many regional and international tournaments, and we are incredibly proud of what these athletes have achieved,” said Bart Cahir, Acting President and General Manager of ExxonMobil Qatar Inc.“At ExxonMobil, we understand that making the most of energy development is about more than oil and gas production, it is also about developing people and creating and delivering sustainable, long-term benefits for the community,” said Cahir.Dr. Hassan Mohammad al-Ansari, General Secretary of the Qatar Paralympic Committee, acknowledged ExxonMobil Qatar for its continued support of the Qatar Paralympic Committee activities, and on the continued relationship which the two have enjoyed.“ExxonMobil’s contributions help our athletes showcase their talents on a global platform,” said Dr al-Ansari. “As Qatar’s role on the international sports arena continues to grow, ExxonMobil’s support is vital for our athletes to fulfill our ultimate goal of achieving sporting excellence and inspiring and exciting the world.”ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of resources, is the largest refiner and marketer of petroleum products, and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world. ExxonMobil Qatar Inc. is a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation and is the interface point within Qatar for all ExxonMobil affiliated activities. The Qatar Paralympic Committee assists individuals with disabilities to integrate into society through sports activities. It is its belief that individuals that live with a disability have the right to participate in sporting activities with a choice between mainstream and disability-specific programmes. It has participated in a number of worldwide sports activities including Sydney in 2000, Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008.