The Ministry of Municipality has launched the "Al Sheehaniya people's tent" to welcome guests during the ongoing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Qatari citizens welcoming fans at the tent have hailed the initiative, stressing it is a good idea to introduce visitors from around the world to Qatari traditions, history and hospitality. It provides fans an opportunity to enjoy a heritage atmosphere while watching the matches they like. The tent is located near Al Sheehaniya Club, where the Portuguese team is training.Speaking to local Arabic daily Arrayah, a number of municipality officials stressed that the tent provides all necessary services and amenities ensuring that the guests are comfortable and have an excellent experience as they follow matches on the big screens.Mubarak Falah al-Mari, inspectors' officer at the health control section of the municipality and in charge of the tent, pointed out that the tent receives international fans, Qataris and expatriates as well and ensures that they enjoy the excellent hospitality of the country.The 35sqm tent has two big screens to display the matches, some lounges, a miniature football playground for children, and a number of toilets, in addition to some kiosks to sell local traditional dishes, the official explained. Flags of all the nations participating in the World Cup are put up prominently at the venue, which receives a number of guests on daily basis until late night.Mohamed al-Otaibi, head of the technical control section at Al Sheehaniya Municipality, described the tent as an excellent opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in a heritage environment and experience first hand the traditions of the country.A number of guests from different countries expressed their appreciation for the initiative and stressed that it gave them a very good experience of certain aspects of the local life.
November 30, 2022 | 01:12 AM