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Under the patronage of its Chairperson HE Sheikha al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, Qatar Museums (QM) has announced that Total, one of the top integrated oil and gas companies in Qatar, is the official sponsor of the energy playground at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ).
The sponsorship of the energy playground, one of the three playgrounds spread across the museum gardens, will provide a unique experience for families to explore and discover the story of energy, in particular, the story of oil, in relation to Qatar.
The playground will be designed for families to engage in inter-generational kinetic play activities, from the extraction of crude oil through its processing and to its byproducts that in turn benefit today’s societies. The playground can be entered from various pathways, enabling a ‘choose your own adventure’ industrialised experience and that will ultimately expose visitors to the future of renewable and non-renewable energy.
The signing ceremony held at the NMoQ welcomed HE Sheikha al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, Acting CEO of QM Ahmad al Namla,Total Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné and Total Qatar Country Chair Laurent Wolffsheim, in the presence of other distinguished guests.
The narrative of energy industries, like oil, is an ongoing theme explored across later galleries at NMOQ, which highlight topics such as the discovery of oil, oil negotiations and correspondences, the rapid modernisation the country witnessed due to the oil industry, as well as, the impact it has had on socio-cultural development.
Sheikha al Mayassa stated, “Here at Qatar Museums, we are constantly engaging our community with learning resources that can connect with various groups such as schools, families, as well as today’s youth in general. The energy playground is more than a playground — it’s a place for learning, a place for play — a sector that allowed Qatar to transform its economy to what it is today. Without the energy sector, Qatar’s National Vision wouldn’t have been realisable. We are grateful for Total’s sponsorship. As a legacy for Year of Qatar France, this playground will be available in 2020 for all or our communities to learn about energy through play.”
Namla said, “The energy playground will be a magnificent space for everyone to enjoy. This beautifully new interactive destination will safely teach children about a vital aspect of Qatar’s rich history and enable them to physically engage in our story of development.”
Pouyanné said, “We highly cherish our newfound partnership with Qatar Museums, and with HE Sheikhaal Mayassa, and this reflects Total’s vision for youth inclusion and education, which is aligned with our ambition and values. Total, a committed energy partner of Qatar for over 80 years, is proud to play a role in ensuring that families understand our energy’s past and the path it is headed.”
Wolffsheim added, “Next year will be the Qatar-France Year of Culture, and this partnership marks the celebration of the special relationship between Total and Qatar. We also celebrate the rich history of oil and gas in Qatar, through the Energy playground’s interactive and engaging facilities.”
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