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Event / Event Organizer Event Details

Timing December 18

December 19

Location

Qatar Armed Forces

- 60 paratroopers Show - Ground-Borne Special Paratroopers Motor Show - Airborne Special Forces Paratroopers Show with a display of fireworks

2:30 pm - sunset

2:30 pm - sunset

In front of Sukar Basha; Gate 12 and 13

Vodafone & Embrace Doha

Traditional Events

2:30 pm - 9:00 pm

2:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Katara Esplanade

Ministry of Municipality & Environment

A plant nursery staged for National day

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

10:00 am - 10:00 pm Katara Esplanade

Al-Gannas Society

- Traditional Tent featuring accomplishments and displayed items by Al-Gannas Society - “Al-Da’ou” Bird Show for the public - “Al-Hadad Al-Sulouqi” show

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Al-Galayel Championship

- Traditional tent open for “Al-Galayel Championship”

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


The Childhood Cultural Center

- The Childhood Cultural Center debut with the map of Qatar showing national attractions, and national history-based programs and activities to promote awareness about Qatar, and competitions

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Al-Nahdi Group

- Al-Nahdi group for car decorations will offer competitions for visitors

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Gulf Food Production

- Gulf Food Production to offer free products to visitors

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


The Sky Climbers

- The Sky Climbers to stage a play and performances by talented youth

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


1. An exhibition for homing and carrier pigeons including prototype of pigeons’ tower and a giant screen for white pigeons 2. Exhibition for the Qatari and international rare coins by Hasan Al Nuaimi, that carry the number 18 3. An exhibition by artist Ahmed Allawi featuring subjects inspired by Qatari environment 4. National day book: “Loyalty” receives visitor’s statements and signatures for the 5th year in a row, and showcasing public’s signatures on the occasion over previous years 5. Open-air drawing and painting exhibition of 10 Qatari artists 6. A Photography Studio by artist Van Gom and laser display

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Cultural Village Foundation Katara

10:00 am - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Building 22 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Katara Esplanade 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 10:00 pm In front of the Amphitheater 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Roman Theatre Entrance 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Katara Esplanade 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

7. Under the supervision of Qatari artist Lena al-Aali, 15 Qatari artists to take part in 16 - 18 December drawing a big-sized painting (100-200), under the theme: “In Our Eyes” 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 8. Photography competition of Katara’s decoration 9. The “Al-Arda” National Folkloric Dance Show 10. A Qatari caricature event: Live painting of visitors profiles with a National Day touch 11. Flowers Origami Workshop 12. Paper Mache Workshop 13. Paper Quilling Workshop 14. Live Graffiti and wall paintings by Qatari artist Mubarek Al-Malik 15. Arabic Calligraphy Workshop by Essam Ibrahim 16. The Katara Cultural Souq (A display of heritage collectibles) 17. The flag and anthem competition 18. Katara Beach (Free Activities)

16 - 18 December 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In front of Chac’late

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

10:00 am - 10:00 pm Katara Esplanade 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Katara Esplanade

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


10:00 am - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Building 19 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Katara Esplanade 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Katara Esplanade 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Katara Esplanade 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Katara Esplanade

- Introducing the “Giving Qatar” program highlighting the country’s role in promoting and embracing the culture of tolerance among all nationalities living in Qatar

Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue

- Introducing the Qatar hospitality traditions to the public - A Mickey and Minnie mouse children show

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


- A documentary on co-existence among people of diverse cultural backgrounds in Qatar - Gifting away books to children and coloring faces

Qatar Charity

- Event targeting Qatar Charity orphans - Performances, games, play, and operetta

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


The Spring Breeze Medical Center

- The Spring Breeze Medical Center to hold a workshop titled: “A Healthy National Day” including medical tips, free medical check-ups and gifts

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Al-Ada’am Motorbikes

- Harely Davidson decorated with Qatar flags, guidance and safety tips for public, and competitions on safety measures

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Al-Faisal Center for Corporate Responsibility

- Workshops dedicated to children, heritage-based contests and Al-Ardha national dance for children, entertainment program and gifts for laborers

10:00 am - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Katara Esplanade

Saud Bin Abdulrahman Independent School for Boys

- Military Parade marched by 50 students

4:30 pm

4:30 pm

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Katara Esplanade

Katara Esplanade

- Holding technological and handicraft events.

Ministry of Transportation and Communications

The events held with the participation of: The General Authority of Civil Aviation, Qatar Airways, Qatar Aeronautical College, Doha International Airport, Qatar Rail, Mowasalat Karwa, Qatar Postal Services Company, Computers Inc., Technology Centre Qatar-Mada & Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN)

Ministry of Administrative Development Labour and Social Affairs

- Exhibition for productive families

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Ooredoo

- “Badiyat Qatar” exhibition showcasing: Beit Al-Aqeed, the Museum and Poetry house - Al-Miqnas vehicle show - Ezbat Al-Mataya & Shih El-Nar show

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Katara/Sout Al-Khaleej/Qatar TV/Qatar Foundation Media

- Issuing and distributing national songs CD (produced by Katara)

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

* Distribution of National Day giveaways over two days in cooperation with several official institutes: Tradition and Identity Center, Childhood Cultural Center, Ooredoo and Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue.

Katara Esplanade