The Nomas Centre, an educational institution affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, has opened registration for a falconry course that introduces young people to one of the country’s best-known heritage traditions.
The initiative aims to strengthen participants’ connection to Qatari customs while developing practical skills, self-reliance and responsibility.
The course will run from September 6-9 at the centre’s Dafna branch.
It is open to Qatari children and children of Qatari mothers aged 8-14 and forms part of a wider programme of structured, age-appropriate heritage education that combines instruction with practical learning.
Participants will explore falconry’s place in Qatari folk heritage, including the customs, terminology and etiquette associated with caring for and handling falcons.
They will also learn about the bird’s parts, the tools used in its care, safe interaction and respect for the surrounding environment.
Beyond technical knowledge, the course is designed to cultivate patience, concentration, cooperation and responsible treatment of wildlife.
By presenting these lessons through a familiar tradition, the programme connects practical learning with national identity, belonging and environmental stewardship.
Falconry is one part of Nomas Centre’s broader youth programme, which introduces children to customs and activities associated with life in Qatar, both on land and at sea.
Other offerings include majlis etiquette, traditional dance, archery, horsemanship, swimming, fishing and traditional diving, reflecting the centre’s role as a school and incubator for Qatari culture.
Families can register through the designated online link, subject to the stated age and nationality requirements.
The course gives participants a direct encounter with living heritage, extending learning beyond books and classroom discussion.