Katara inaugurates Flatsixaddict Exhibition

A motor show of Porsche models and collectibles titled “Flatsixaddict Exhibition” was inaugurated Tuesday at Katara – Cultural Village in collaboration with Elites Super Cars Association, and will run through October 18.
Katara general manager Prof Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti hailed the exhibition that features over 50 model Porsche cars from the private collection of Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahmane al-Thani.
He voiced hopes that the exhibition would achieve its technical and aesthetic objectives and develop the taste and experiences of the collectors and motor sports professionals and car enthusiasts.
Prof Dr al-Sulaiti also stressed Katara's support for the promising sports cars collectors of all categories and age groups.
“The cars and models on display form just 20% of the complete Porsche collection of cars, engines, memorabilia and models that are part of my hobby,” Sheikh Jassim said.
“The ‘Flatsixaddict Exhibition' brings together car, models, parts, engines, tools different Porsche cars and catalogue editions, accessories and all that is related to this brand,” he said. “We organised this exhibition on the occasion of the hosting of several events related to the motor sports season in Qatar, such as the Geneva International Motor Show and F1 Qatar Grand Prix.”
“I thank Katara for hosting this exhibition, Prof Dr al-Sulaiti, and the Porsche Middle East and Africa representatives and officials who attended the inauguration for their co-operation,” Sheikh Jassim added.
Porsche Middle East and Africa chief executive Dr Manfred Braunl said: “I just arrived this morning from Dubai, (for the) Geneva Motor Show, which I am very much looking forward to.”
“This was a surprise visit tonight to come here to see this amazing collection of Porsche models,” he said. “I am completely overwhelmed to see how a Porsche enthusiast can bring so many models together, all sizes, all the Porsche generations, especially on the Porsche 911, the way they are put together with much attention to detail.”
“I am thrilled, and I say that we should bring this collection to the icons of Porsche in Dubai, we have a big festival going on November 25-26, 2023,” Braunl added.
Mohamed bin Rashid al-Kubaisi, founder of Elite Super Cars and the organiser of the exhibition, said: “In the whole history of Qatar there has never been an exhibition of old Porsche cars, car models, new cars, engines, tools, and all that is related to this brand.”
“The exhibition is very promising, and it is going to achieve its objectives in attracting motor sports professionals and enthusiasts for the coming two weeks,” he said. “I thank Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahmane al-Thani for giving us the opportunity to organise this event.”