Qatari artist Noof Al Naimi speaking to Nasser Al Khelaifi (left), President of the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation, and Matthieu Bouyer (centre), Managing Director TotalEnergies EP Qatar and Country Chair.
Doha: TotalEnergies, title sponsor of the prestigious event, has announced its collaboration with local Qatari artists to create various designs used throughout the Qatar TotalEnergies Open ladies tournament.
This comes as a part of the company’s efforts aimed at supporting local cultural and artistic talent in Qatar.
The announcement was made during a recent signing ceremony with Nasser Al Khelaifi, President of the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation, and Matthieu Bouyer, Managing Director TotalEnergies EP Qatar and Country Chair, for the renewal of the tournament sponsorship for a further three years starting 2022. During the ceremony, the tournament artwork created by Qatari artists Noof Al Naama and Ibrahim Al Baker was unveiled and presented to Nasser Al Khelaifi.
As explained by the artists, the design represents a falcon feather, a symbol for Qatari pride and strength, surrounding a tennis racket.
“It is a great honour to be representing the Qatari youth and aspiring artists in Qatar and to design the TotalEnergies tournament logo,” said Noof Al Naama during the event.
TotalEnergies also teamed up with Kaltham Al Majid, a young Qatari jewellery designer, who is on a mission to represent Qatari culture and values by incorporating tradition, culture, and nature into fine jewellery. Her unique collection, commissioned by TotalEnergies, is being gifted to all players of the tennis tournament. TotalEnergies has undertaken a more active and engaged role towards the Qatari community and society, with a mission to support local talent, and bridge culture, heritage, and sports through various initiatives and events, such as Qatar TotalEnergies Open.
Matthieu Bouyer, Managing Director TotalEnergies EP Qatar and Country Chair, said, “We are excited about this collaboration with Qatari artists Noof Al Naama, Ibrahim Al Baker, and Kaltham Al Majid, and we are happy to provide a platform where we can showcase and support the development of both young artists, and Qatar’s rich culture and art”.
