Tribune News Network
Doha
Visit Qatar is gearing up to host a first-of-its-kind multi-activity village at Sealine Beach, developed in collaboration with key stakeholders including the Ministry of Sports and Youth, Qatar Sports for All, and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
Taking place over three weeks from January 3 to 27, 2025, Visit Qatar’s Sealine Season will highlight Sealine Beach as an iconic destination, offering a vibrant range of family-friendly experiences and activities. The initiative aims to cater to all segments of the community, with activities spanning sports, entertainment, cultural displays, and engaging attractions.
Commenting on the launch of Visit Qatar’s activations at Sealine Beach, Ahmed Hamad Al Binali, director of Festivals and Events at Visit Qatar, said: “Sealine Season represents a significant step in showcasing Qatar’s diverse offerings, blending its natural beauty with dynamic cultural experiences. This three-week initiative provides local and regional visitors with a distinctive and memorable experience.”
Visit Qatar is working with several government entities to deliver a world-class experience, including, the Ministry of Sports and Youth, who will oversee the activation of sports competitions, including volleyball and football, and will manage a dedicated cultural area to highlight Qatar’s heritage. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change will provide space and will exhibit some oryxes.
Issa Al Harami, director of the Sports Affairs Department at the Ministry of Sports and Youth, expressed his delight in supporting the Sealine Season activities, which provide comprehensive experience that combines sports and entertainment. He noted that these activations aim to foster interaction between the community and visitors through many innovative activities.
Saleh Hassan Al Kuwari, director of the Natural Reserves Department at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, said the ministry’s participation in the Sealine Season activation, organised by Visit Qatar, underscores its efforts to advance local eco-tourism.
This, according to him, includes offering unique recreational activities to attract visitors and raising awareness about the importance of preserving Qatar’s biodiversity to ensure its sustainability for future generations.
Kuwari explained that the ministry has allocated a space within the Sealine Season to exhibit the Arabian Oryx, an iconic environmental and cultural symbol of Qatar. This initiative provides visitors with an authentic representation of the region’s wildlife, offering insights into Qatar’s natural environment and highlighting the state’s commitment to protecting endangered species.
Sealine is renowned for its natural beauty, featuring towering sand dunes and extensive coastlines that make it a standout location for eco-tourism.
Kuwari said Sealine’s distinctive environmental and geological features have fostered the development of a unique ecosystem, home to rare plant and animal species. These characteristics have earned the area the highest levels of environmental protection.
He emphasised that Sealine is a prominent site for diverse mammal populations and is distinguished by its high sand dunes, which create a remarkable combination of geological formations and environmental attributes. Qatar Sports For All (QSFA) will facilitate community-based sporting activities aimed at promoting health and well-being, creating opportunities for all visitors to engage in physical activity.
Abdulrahman bin Musallam Al Dosari, president of the QSFA, emphasised that the Federation’s participation in the Sealine Season activities reflects its commitment to social responsibility.
During the mid-academic year break, the Federation focuses on delivering a diverse range of high-quality sports and recreational activities suitable for all ages.
