Sasol, the international integrated energy and chemical company, is hosting an Arabic and English language environment play, ‘The Lost Treasure’, in Qatar, at the ongoing annual Qatar Petroleum Environment Fair. The educational children’s play with an environmental message is performing free of charge till the 26th April at the Qatar National Convention Centre.
The play, written and directed by popular Lebanese actor Nazih Youssef, is universally targeted at children and adults. In the spirit of the QP Environment Fair, the play carries the message of the importance of water in the lives of people, animals and plants and why it is necessary to conserve and avoid polluting it. Through its narrative, the play shows that protecting the environment is a collective responsibility, regardless of age, gender or nationality.
Marjo Louw, President of Sasol Qatar said, “Sasol is delighted to host, for a second year, an engaging educational play at the QP Environment Fair. Last year we saw how presenting educational information through songs and colorful characters can capture children’s imaginations and lead to higher awareness. We are thankful to our partner Qatar Petroleum and His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada Minister of Energy and Industry, Chairman and Managing Director of Qatar Petroleum, for their leadership on this critical topic to the country. At Sasol, we are of the ‘catch
them young’ school of thought and hence want to introduce this shared environmental responsibility with the leaders of tomorrow, today.”
The plot of “The Lost Treasure’ revolves around an environmental problem faced by the fictional Green Tree tribe at their home forest. A mysterious villain is cutting down trees and filling in the communal well with rocks. The water is drying up fast and their natural habitat is disappearing, forcing the inhabitants of the forest, including the members of the tribe and animals to flee their home. The chief of the tribe invites the main character Lina and her friend Wajih to solve the mystery and quest for a hidden treasure to be able to return the tribe to their home. An unexpected twist is interwoven into the suspense filled tale, sure to keep children and their parents interested.
Sasol hosted Nazih’s ‘Shoo Fi Bil Jazeerah?’ (What is happening on the island?) play at the 2013 QP Environment Fair, which was well received by the audience including His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada,.
Admission to performances is free and seats will be available on first-come, first-served basis. Performances will take place daily as per the below schedule:
Thursday, 24th April – 0930, 1230, 1630, 1800
Friday, 25th April – 1630, 1800
Saturday, 26th April – 0900, 1000, 1100, 1630
Nazih Youssef has worked in cinema, comedy and drama series, historical theater and festivals. Among his well-known and celebrated works are:
Madame Bambino, Ayly Aa Fard Mayli, Fady and Karin, Asr al Hariem, Maitre Nada.
The play is the latest of Sasol’s environmental education initiatives in the State of Qatar. Recently, Sasol, in collaboration with the Friends of the Environment Centre (FEC), launched the ‘Qatar e-Nature’ schools contest (www.contest.enature.qa), based on the successful ‘Qatar e-Nature’ app. Launched in December 2013, the app is the first of its kind smartphone application that highlights the rich diversity of Qatar’s environment, including elements such as plants, birds, and insects. The app is universally available for download on Apple App Store, Google Play, Windows Phone Store, and BlackBerry App World. A web version of the app (www.enature.qa) is also available for desktop access, optimised for mobile devices.