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Total has concluded its yearly Qatar National Week celebrations, featuring a variety of Qatar-themed events to promote the national spirit among all in the company. |
Qatar employees of the oil and gas company who organised the celebrations transformed the office canteen and halls of the company into a majlis. All employees were invited to experience Qatari hospitality in the majlis while indulging in Reyooq, a Qatari breakfast, and a Qatari lunch.
Wafaa al-Saffar, an employee of Total, said: “As a Qatari, it gives me great pleasure to share my culture with my expatriate colleagues, and Qatar National Day gives us a great platform to do so. It was an opportunity to highlight Qatar’s rich heritage and understanding of our history, customs and why we do things a certain way, and this in turn promotes a greater appreciation of our culture.”
The week commenced with Karak and Swalif, where questions related to Qatar’s traditions were answered over a cup of karak.
Employees’ children were invited to participate in a drawing competition, where they were encouraged to let their imagination soar under the theme “My Qatar”.
My National Day photo competition, suited for adult participants, was also launched, calling upon them to capture the essence of Qatar and the spirit of National Day celebrations.
The winners of the two competitions will be commemorated in a special ceremony during the Total Marhaba Day celebrations, which is equivalent to Family Day, due to take place late next month.
Finally, in a bid to portray employees’ creativity, they decorated their offices with the National Day theme. The best decoration will be entitled to a special prize and will be passed on the trophy from last year’s
winner.
Guillaume Chalmin, managing director of Total E&P Qatar and Group representative, said: “I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to all the citizens and residents of Qatar for the National Day, and to wish them continued strength, happiness and prosperity. I would also like to congratulate the organisers of our Qatar National Week celebrations for their successful efforts in promoting a sense of unity among both Qataris and non-Qataris through events, which also honour the rich traditions of Qatar.”
