QNA
Doha
Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that the slogan of this year's National Day is "Our Unity Source of Our Strength", excerpted from a speech by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, expresses the reality of the people of Qatar over the decades since the founding of the State.
HE the Minister of Culture said in a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the slogan expresses the basic condition that enabled Qataris to face challenges, as unity has turned into a firmed value in awareness and behavior, passed on from one generation to another.
HE added that evoking this value on the National Day is a renewal of loyalty and consolidation of the values of ancestors, stressing that Qatari people have clung to their national identity, which is based on preserving human dignity and justice, supporting the oppressed, and respecting those who in turn respect their culture and values, in addition to what they were known for in terms of appreciation for science and scholars, their modesty, their noble morality and their wisdom in facing crises.
He continued to say that on this national occasion, the authentic values that Qataris were raised and believed in are promoted, noting that thanks to these values, they succeeded in achieving progress for the country and society and proved, with determination and work, their worthiness to attain the glory, their permanent solidarity with each other, and their rallying around the vision of the leadership, which demonstrated high wisdom in dealing with various crises.
HE pointed out that Qataris have fought through the stages of their history the difficulties, whether in the battles to prove sovereignty and defend their homeland, or in facing the adversities of nature, referring to the economic challenges such as the Pearl Depression' in the 1930s. In every challenge, Qatari people clung to their faith in God and their unity which are the source of their success, HE added.
On the coincidence of the country's celebrations of the National Day with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and the conclusion of this global football festival on this day, HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani said that the National Day this year is an exceptional event, as it coincides with Qatar's organization of the 2022 World Cup, emphasizing that it is the duty of every citizen and resident in this good land to be an ambassador of the State of Qatar, as the world came to the country from every country. HE indicated that Qataris were known for their wisdom, chivalry and good manners.
HE demanded that our expression of our unity on this occasion be more than before, as all are responsible for presenting our bright image to the world, stressing that Qataris have been able, from one generation to another, to dazzle the world over the course of crises, thanks to their cohesion and tolerant values.