Tourism Breaking News
Qatar Tourism has unveiled Qatar’s first Festival of Lights, Noor, on February 21 and running until March 2 at Al Saad Square in Darb Lusail, concluding the winter season. The first festival of its kind in Qatar, open to the public daily from 18:00 to midnight, is based on providing a unique and enjoyable visual experience, accompanied by the installation of approximately 20 interactive models distributed over five experiences, in addition to theatrical performances, and other performances suitable for all ages. Noor Festival will host world-renowned bands such as Candela, Buggy and Woogie, to entertain people of different cultures and contemporary life, suitable for different ages and tastes. Artistic and theatrical performances will also be accompanied by musical performances by artists from the region and the world.
Commenting on the festival, Eng. Abdulaziz Al Mawlawi, Head of Tourism Marketing and Promotion at Qatar Tourism, said: “We are concluding the winter season with the same momentum that the season has witnessed since its inception several months ago, with a festival that is the first of its kind in Qatar, combining innovation and dazzling, and suitable for all ages and tastes. This festival reflects Qatar Tourism’s interest and focus on diversifying the annual events calendar in line with our position as a distinguished family tourism destination, and in line with our strategic objectives. Qatar Tourism continues to strengthen our collaboration withall partners in the tourism sector, and we are delighted to partner with Qatari Diar to host this unique festival.”
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Coordinates the country’s real estate development priorities and is the Official Partner of Noor Festival. Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Ahmed Al Tayeb, Chief Investment Officer at Qatari Diar, said: “Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company is delighted to be an official partner in the launch of the Noor Festival in Lusail City in collaboration with Qatar Tourism, which comes as an extension of our commitment to promoting diversity in the ongoing cultural and entertainment events taking place in Lusail City. We are also proud to lend our support to this unique event that comes as a wonderful conclusion to the winter season, which reflects our shared vision with Qatar Tourism in promoting Qatar as a distinctive tourist destination. By organizing diverse and innovative events, we seek to make this festival a unique experience for locals and visitors alike. This event reflects the close cooperation between the public and private sectors, and we look forward to the participation of the public in this wonderful event that embodies uniqueness and creativity. We would also like to express our gratitude to Qatar Tourism for the great efforts in organizing this event, and we hope that attendees will enjoy a unique experience during this festival that reflects the spirit of cooperation and innovation in Qatar.”
