Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism will introduce more summer events in the coming weeks, Director of Shared Services at Qatar Tourism, Omar Abdulrahman Al Jaber, has revealed.
Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the Qatar Toy Festival closing ceremony, Al Jaber said citizens and residents should continuously check the Visit Qatar Website for updates.
“We will announce more activities during the summer within a couple of weeks. It will start from the end of August and continue to September, consisting of mainly five activities. We urge the public to visit our website and check the Qatar calendar to be updated with all activities around the country,” Al Jaber said.
Qatar Tourism earlier unveiled a fun-filled lineup of events, offers, and activities taking place over the summer months in Qatar. The events include enriching cultural experiences, adrenaline-pumping adventures and activities for kids while on holiday.
Among the activities, the just-concluded Qatar Toy Festival at DECC, which attracted more than 75,000 visitors, was a resounding success. Also, the eighth edition of the Souq Waqif Local Dates Festival saw around 220 tonnes of dates sold, with over 50,000 visitors throughout the event.
Al Jaber added that several entertainment areas are available across the country for parents and kids. He added that recreation areas and staycation offers by hotels for the summer are also on offer for visitors, citizens and residents, including the West Bay Beach, 974 Beach Club.
“Also, hotels offer a special price during the summer, and people can enjoy places like the Salwa Beach Resort and the Waterpark they have. Also, the Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa is an option for guests,” he added.
Other activities for the summer include Aspire Summer Camp 2023 until Aug 10, while the PSG Academy Summer Programmes will run until Aug 24, allowing football fans to hone their skills.
Simultaneously, the Summer Camp for Children and Young Adults at Qatar National Library is on till Aug 24, with engaging workshops and activities for kids. A Hand Building Clay Workshop at Heenat Salma Farm is set to hold until Aug 31 and offers a unique chance to craft and connect with the earth’s elements.
A series of workshops will also be held at Katara Cultural Village until September 2, including sessions on Arabic calligraphy, art, design and more.
As part of its Feel Summer in Qatar campaign, Qatar Tourism aims to host worldclass events and boost existing offerings to attract visitors regionally and worldwide.
