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Mwani encourages public to explore Hamad Port Visitors Center

Published: 09 Jul 2024 - 08:20 am | Last Updated: 09 Jul 2024 - 08:24 am
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Irfan Bukhari | The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Mwani has encouraged the public to visit Hamad Port Visitors Center to explore a set of facilities showcasing the country’s maritime history among other attractions.

“Book your visit and explore a remarkable collection of facilities that showcase Qatar’s maritime history and the marvels of marine life. Gain insight into the establishment of Hamad Port and its crucial role in shaping the future of trade in the region,” Mwani said in a post on its X account.

The visitors can book a visit through the link. Hamad Port Visitors Center, inaugurated in 2022, is purpose-built to showcase the maritime history and achievements of Qatar.

The center includes a maritime museum, a 4D cinema, virtual simulators, an auditorium, a kids play area and an oceanic aquarium, the first of its kind in Qatar. The visitors can pay a visit from 8am to 7pm (Saturday to Thursday) and 1pm to 7pm on Friday.

The Hamad Port Visitors Centre Aquarium is second to none in Qatar. Featuring 17 basins of different sizes, the aquarium displays 80 species of fish and aquatic creatures: 3,063 in total. It is a fun destination for students and all types of visitors of all ages to learn more about Qatari marine life and Umm Al Houl environment in general, according to Mwani website.

Showcasing the story of the country’s maritime history, Hamad Port Visitors Centre’s Maritime Museum has been built in an area of 1,284 m2 to tell fascinating stories; the story of the shipping containers and container ships, the story of Hamad Port and its importance to people’s lives, how the port operates and how Qatari maritime heritage and trade evolved over the years.

The 4D Cinema Hall is distinguished by its 4D technology, where the seats move with effects in the film that highlight the big picture of the nation’s prestigious port and demonstrate the vision, resources and commitment required to deliver the mega-project Hamad Port in a fun and enjoyable way.

The Hamad Port Visitors Center also offers an outdoor kids play area that allows them to spend the most enjoyable times of fun and entertainment through many entertaining things that they can do, in addition to recreational games such as riding games and others.