Mall of Qatar, Carrefour Qatar and Al Rayyan Water have partnered with Qatar Charity (QC) for the launch of the first phase of “Suqia”, an initiative designed to help workers involved in outdoor projects “Beat the Heat”.
The campaign aims to encourage healthy lifestyles among Qatar’s large construction workforce, whose members play a pivotal role in building the nation’s world-class infrastructure, according to a press statement.
QC arranged for “cool water” trucks to distribute more than 11,000 water bottles, provided by Carrefour, to Mall of Qatar workers, and delivered lectures about the importance of hydration in a variety of languages.
“We would like to extend our gratitude to our valued partners, Mall of Qatar, Carrefour and Al Rayyan Water, for their co-operation in this initiative, and, more specifically, for the inherent care, respect and warmth that they continue to display towards Qatar’s valued workers,” said Ali al-Gharib, director of Programmes and Centres at QC. “We are also thankful for the workers’ participation in this initiative.”
Rony Mourani, general manager at Mall of Qatar, said: “All the people working on this remarkable project play a pivotal role in its success, and it is our responsibility to ensure that the highest safety standards are maintained during these hot summer months. We would like to extend our gratitude to both Qatar Charity and Carrefour for being a part of this refreshing initiative.”
Laurent Hausknecht, country manager for Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain at Carrefour, Majid Al Futtaim Retail, added: “We are proud to be participating in the ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign. The fact that we have already managed to distribute over 11,000 bottles is a first step in the right direction and moving ahead, we look forward to many more.”
Workers, who were the direct benefactors of the “Beat the Heat” campaign, expressed delight at the fact that such initiatives are being undertaken. They also valued the different types of interactions carried out by various charitable organisations and corporations in Qatar.
The campaign aims to encourage healthy lifestyles among Qatar’s large construction workforce.
