Doha: Ooredoo has begun auctioning the smartphone masterpieces created by local Qatari artists as part of The Art and the Mobile initiative.
A select group of artists was chosen to take part in the challenge — a unique project intended to enrich Qatar’s cultural and artistic scene and showcase its young and upcoming artists — and given several smartphone devices as their canvases. These devices are now being auctioned to raise funds for good causes.
The auction began on Ooredoo’s Instagram page yesterday and runs until February 14, with new devices auctioned each day. Bidding for each device begins at QR5,200, with minimum bid increments of QR100, and the highest bidder at the close of each day’s auction at 9pm walks off with the device.
Director PR at Ooredoo Sabah Rabiah Al Kuwari said: “We’ve been so excited to see the unique masterpieces created by our gifted local artists as part of this initiative, and we’re delighted to see them being auctioned off to raise funds for a good cause. We’re committed to supporting arts and culture as part of our corporate social responsibility strategy and committed to supporting the communities we operate. This initiative is the perfect way in which we can fulfil both commitments and showcase the incredible artistic talent we have here in Qatar.”
