Darb Al Saai, spread over an area of 150,000 sqm, will host 4,500 cultural, heritage, arts, sports and entertainment activities for 24 days until December 18, daily from 3pm to 11pm. The activities of Qatar National Day (QND) 2022 celebrations at Darb Al Saai, the venue of QND celebrations in Umm Salal, was opened by the Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday.
Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri along with members of the Organising Committee for 2022 QND Celebrations, and other officials and guests, attended the opening ceremony. The activities began by hoisting the national flag at Darb Al Saai, following which the ministers along with officials and guests toured the pavilions where they were briefed about the events and activities.
The Minister of Culture, who is also Chairman of the Organising Committee for 2022 QND Celebrations, said: “The occasion of QND is very close to our heart because it carries noble values expressing the meanings of loyalty, belonging, and allegiance to this generous country.” The Minister stressed that Darb Al Saai is considered a cultural space, which brings together many activities derived from the ancient Qatari environment and culture, and is inspired by the authentic Arab values.
He noted the diversity of cultural and heritage activities in Darb Al Saai, which reflects the richness of Qatar's history and heritage, and confirms the interest of the Ministry of Culture and the Organising Committee in presenting distinguished and rich activities. “I am proud of the work that has been accomplished in preparing events and Darb Al Saai, which is considered a sustainable legacy for the people of Qatar and future generations, and a unique cultural, artistic and heritage forum,” said the Minister.
The ‘Music Event’, is being presented for the first time, by the Music Affairs Center of the Ministry of Culture.
The center is presenting 42 daily events at Darb Al Saai over a period of 24 days. Huda Al Yafei, Director of the Visual Arts Center affiliated to the Ministry of Culture and responsible for the Art Gallery in Darb Al Saai, said the activities will focus on Qatari artistic aspects and what characterises local creativity in all fields and activities of visual arts.
