Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Qatar Cyclists Center in an effort to further promote a culture of sports, health, and well-being among the local community.
Following the event, attendees and a number of representatives from both organisations participated in a cycle tour around Education City. The route took in a number of iconic spaces and buildings, weaving through Al Shaqab, a state-of-the-art equestrian centre, and past Oxygen Park, QF’s outdoor activity space and Green Lung which features walkways, a running track, an equestrian trail, sports pitches, and sculptured gardens.
“We are absolutely delighted to enter into this agreement with Qatar Cyclists Center. One of our objectives at Qatar Foundation is to ensure physical exercise plays an integral part in the lives of local residents, and this partnership is another step towards facilitating this goal,” QF Community Development President Machaille al-Naimi said.
“Community development lies at the heart of everything we do here at Qatar Foundation, and this agreement, which aims to help encourage the local community to live healthier lifestyles, will provide a number of social engagement opportunities for the public,” she added.
In turn, Qatar Cyclists Center Chairman Dr Abdulaziz al-Kuwari said the centre, which is a part of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, “has collaborated with a number of institutions to encourage riders of all ages and nationalities to cycle. We regularly organise tours and competitions, as well as fun activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.”
“With that in mind, we are delighted to sign this agreement with Qatar Foundation to continue promoting the sport within the local community. We would like to thank Qatar Foundation for providing indoor cycling facilities, as well as a safe place to cycle outside, through the streets of Education City,” Dr al-Kuwari said.
The MoU is part of a wider year-round campaign by QF to encourage Qatar’s population to live active and healthy lifestyles.