DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) has planned a schedule of in-flight entertainment rich in Qatari and Arabic content for its passengers to celebrate National Day.
Throughout December, passengers will be able to enjoy a wide selection of documentaries and music from their favourite regional and Qatari national stars as they travel around the world, the airline said yesterday.
“Enhancing our in-flight entertainment system with additional Qatari and Arabic content during this period of celebration is our way of showing our respect for this important day and providing our passengers with a richer in-flight experience while they travel at this time of year,” said Akbar Al Baker (pictured), Group Chief Executive, Qatar Airways.
Shows in Arabic include Mashari which gives an insight into ground-breaking Qatari projects such as Hamad International Airport and the Qatar National Library.
Swalif Lawal focuses on Qatari traditions that have become an essential part of the state’s culture, while Madakheel Al Afyah is a cooking show featuring typical Qatari recipes and dishes.
Documentaries in English that will appeal to a wider audience include I.M. Pei: Learning from Light which follows the world-renowned architect as he travels the Islamic world from Spain to Cairo, gathering inspiration for the design of Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art. Camels in the Outback, also in English, charts the travels of Qatari businessman Al Sultan Al Hajiri as he explores the lives of camels in Australia.
A collection of music videos from the Arab world’s most famous singers is another highlight of the specially created National Day programme on board QA flights this month.
Qatar’s Fahad Al Kubaisi stars alongside other big names such as Mohamed Abdu and Rabeh Saqer.
Passengers wishing to sit back and relax to some of their favourite Arabic music will also find a compilation of hits put together exclusively for QA to celebrate National Day, including songs from legends such as Fairuz Al Baher and Qatari singer Essa Al Kubaisi.
The Peninsula
