Chairman of Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar, Eng Mohammed Arqoub Al Khaldi (centre) and officials from Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), Ministry of Municipality, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Ministry of Culture, Qatar Museums, Central Municipal Council, and Ashghal addressing the press conference at the launch of ‘Zeeenah’ initiative.
Doha: The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar yesterday launched ‘Zeeenah’ initiative under the slogan “Let’s celebrate”.
The initiative aims at beautifying and decorating facades of workplaces, schools, universities and real estate, in addition to the plazas, parks, and public places on the occasion of Qatar’s hosting of FIFA World Cup 2022.
The initiative aims to highlight the celebratory activities in preparation to host FIFA World Cup 2022, and to encourage government and private entities, educational institutes, municipalities, and community members to express their celebration and promote the major sporting event.
The initiative consists of two main activities, the first one is the participation of all people including citizens and residents in decorating their facilities or their residential units, and the second is a competition for three categories in the country to decorate their facilities in a way that reflects the sport event.
The participants in the initiative will have the opportunity to apply within three categories that include government and private entities, schools, universities, kindergartens, and municipalities.
This is in cooperation with the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), Ministry of Municipality, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Ministry of Culture, Qatar Museums, and Central Municipal Council. The launching took place during a press conference at Ashghal building.
The winners of the first three places for schools and kindergartens for each of the following age groups (kindergarten, primary, preparatory, secondary, combined schools) will receive financial rewards as follows: first place QR40,000, second place QR30,000 and third place QR20,000, while the winning universities in the first three places will receive financial rewards that amount to QR60,000, QR50,000 and QR40,000, respectively.
The citizens and residents can participate by decorating their homes and pictures of their participation will be displayed in designated platforms with an electronic certificates. In addition, those pictures and participation will be documented as legacy for this event. The government and private entities, and municipalities will be honoured with certificates and memorial shields.
Eng. Mohammed Arqoub Al Khaldi, Chairman of Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar, and Chairman of the Organising Committee stated that the initiative contributes in the enhancement of the civilized image of Qatar and raising the nation’s image for World Cup 2022 guests and visitors. “It is a responsibility of the various state institutes, citizens and residents, and by the cooperation of all society categories, we can make it evident to the world that Qatar is capable of organising an exceptional version of FIFA World Cup 2022, that will remain memorable to everyone.”
To mark the occasion, Khaled Al Suwaidi, SC Stakeholders Relations Director in the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) said: “We look forward to the Zeeenah competition setting the stage for guests from around the world to visit Qatar and take in the amazing atmosphere of the World Cup. By working with our partners, we will be able to invite everyone into the beating heart of this tournament, which is being held in the Arab world for the first time.”
For those wishing to participate, please visit the website of the initiative https://Zeeenah.ashghal.gov.qa and follow the steps mentioned for registration while adhering to the terms, conditions, and guidelines of the initiative until the participation is accepted, as the registration will be through two steps: the first step is the pre-implementation stage where the participant will be able to propose decoration proposals in a descriptive manner illustrated by pictures.
After making sure that there are no violations of the requirements, the contestant will be contacted to start the implementation, and then the final submission of the participation photos after the completion of the implementation, to be evaluated by the jury members.
Initial participation and ideas will be received during the period from July 1 until August 31 from this year, followed by receiving the final picture after implementation in the period from September 1 until October 31 from this year.
The participation of citizens and residents will be received in the period during July 1 until November 17, as they can participate in the initiative by decorating the facades of buildings, boundary walls, outdoor areas and implementing artwork, drawings, decorative lightings, and other decorative works provided while conditions, terms and guidelines related to the participation are followed.
