Dr. Ghanem bin Mubarak Al Ali, General Supervisor of the National Day Celebrations
Darb Al Saai, the largest venue for celebrating Qatar National Day (QND), will host 4,500 cultural, heritage, arts, and sport and entertainment activities from November 25 to December 18.
Darb Al Saai which is shifted to its new and permanent venue on an area of 150,000sqm in Umm Salal Mohamad is ready to host the QND events for this year.
This came during a ceremony organised by the National Day Celebration Organising Committee yesterday at Umm Salal Muhammad Heritage Reserve to unveil QND 2022 slogan and announce the details of the activities.
Addressing the event, General Supervisor of the National Day Celebrations, Dr. Ghanem bin Mubarak Al Ali said that about 4,500 activities will be held under QND celebrations for 24 days this year to enhance loyalty, solidarity, unity and pride in the national identity.
“The fans during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will reveal the bright aspects of our history and culture, our belief in civilised interaction with other cultures, and our pride in our Arab and Islamic values,” said Al Ali.
He said that Darb Al Saai will give visitors the opportunity to take a cultural, heritage and artistic tour that reflects the Qatari heritage and national values.
“As much as the National Day activities enhance the elements of the national memory of the people of Qatari society, they give the new generation the opportunity to build their national character, as the National Day dedicates a number of activities for youth and youth, so that the National Day becomes a space of communication between all generations.”
The permanent headquarters of Darb Al Saai in Umm Salal Muhammad area is characterised by a high level of equipment, services and public facilities that provide comfort and safety to visitors.
The new facility is also easily accessible from three main roads, in addition to the Doha Metro via the Green Line “Old Rayyan Station”, which enhances the flow of traffic, in addition to the presence of a parking space that accommodates approximately 3,500 cars, and is connected to seven main gates and five service gates to enter. There will also giant screens to broadcast a number of events in for Darb Al Saai visitors.
Darb Al Saai will also offer its visitors at the new headquarters this year to experience a variety of foods and beverages from more than 30 restaurants and cafes, in addition to 80 stores.
About 4,500 cultural and heritage activities under more than 191 main events will be held. There will be poetry and musical evenings, in addition to a number of literary, intellectual and artistic seminars, in addition to exhibitions, competitions, two museums, a number of crafts and folk games, and workshops, all of which are held during 24 day of celebration.
