Doha: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has completed preparations for Eid Al Fitr Festival, a seven-day extravaganza from the first day of Eid.
Activities and entertainment shows have been lined up for children and family members. Doha’s shopping malls, which will be one of the main venues for shows, will receive visitors.
QTA seeks to boost Qatar’s status in the region and the world as an international tourist destination with deep cultural roots.
To achieve this, QTA has partnered with parties to develop offerings and services Qatar provides to visitors.
Its efforts to promote tourism and develop the tourism sector help add value to tourism stakeholders at home and abroad.
QTA Chairman, Issa bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi, said: “We seek to present a civilised image of Qatar and highlight it as one of the leading tourism destinations on the local and international front through various activities we conduct. These are in line with Qatar’s National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030.
“Our endeavours to develop the tourism sector always drive us to build partnerships that raise the profile of the sector and contribute to the success of activities we organise, which attract local and regional attention and have so far been very successful.”
As part efforts to make the festival a memorable one, QTA is teaming up with the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage; Katara Cultural Village; Souq Waqif; The Pearl-Qatar; Qatar Shooting and Archery Association; Lusail Circuit; Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab Mosque; Al Dosari Zoo and the Game Reserve; Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum; Qatar Air Sports Committee; Sawt Al Rayan; and Aqua Park Qatar.
Participating shopping malls are: Hyatt Plaza, City Center Doha, Landmark, Al Khor Mall, Lagoona Mall and The Mall.
Rashed Al Qurese, Executive Director, Marketing and Promotions, QTA, said: “The Eid Festival is one of the most important events through which QTA promotes Qatar as a preferred holiday destination for families in all countries of the region.
“We will launch a promotional campaign for the festival in the GCC countries in the weeks before the Eid. We try to take advantage of the Eid holiday to increase the number of regional visitors to Qatar. We will shed light on our culture and traditions as tourist attractions. The festival is aimed at motivating family tourism and providing entertainment and suitable activities for patrons of all ages.”
Last year’s festival was a big success, with more than 75,000 people visiting Qatar.
QTA have made preparations to receive citizens, residents, and visitors from the region to enable them to participate in entertainment activities, games, and celebrations organized with supporting organizations.
Dozens of cultural and entertainment activities suitable for all ages and preferences are scheduled across Qatar. They are listed on the website www.onqatar.qa
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