MoI Eid infotainment celebration a huge draw

Cultural and arts fete and awareness programmes marked the Eid al-Fitr Infotainment Celebration for Communities by Ministry of Interior (MoI) yesterday. Thousands of expatriates from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka attended the programmes, held at Asian Town, Asian Accommodation City (Labour City), Barwa Baraha in Industrial Area and Barwa Workers Recreation Complex located at Al Khor industrial area.The programmes were organised in a bid to make employees and labourers aware of the rules in Qatar and ensure their human and labour rights and protection on roads and inside residential places.In attendance were officials from the Traffic Department, Al Fazaa, Civil Defence, Community Policing, Search and Follow up, Drugs Enforcement and Human Rights departments. While addressing the event, Preventive Education and Information officer at Civil Defence Department Abdul Hadi Ali al-Marri explained measures to be taken to ensure safety inside residential places. “Immediately ventilate the place by opening doors and windows if gas leakage, avoid switching on the exhaust fan or any other electrical equipment because leaked gas could ignite instantly from an electric spark, and ensure to install a suitable fire extinguisher and ensure its validity and functionality,” he urged.  Abdullah al-Shamari from the Drugs Enforcement Department explained the measures for prevention of drugs usage and carrying drugs to Qatar.He advised not to carry drugs that are not allowed in Qatar and cross check in advance with doctors or experts whether they are allowed and get proper prescription from doctor. “Avoid carrying anything from unacquainted persons and ensure that they are safe if unidentified things are received from acquainted,” he said. Nasser al-Doussari from the Human Rights Department hailed the contributions by expatriates for the development of Qatar. He said the commission is functioning to ensure everyone is assured his right.“There is a proper redressal system to address the complaints from employees and residents. Qatar’s law is with you and will protect your rights and address your woes,” he added. Yahya Abdu Hakeem Alawah from the Labour Department said Qatar Visa Centres (QVC) are helping expatriates.Popular Asian orchestra performed songs in Hindi, Urdu, Sinhalese, Nepali, Malayalam, Tamil and Bengali. A magic show was also held.Students from Asian schools in Qatar presented various cultural shows. The participating schools included MES Indian School, Bhavan’s Public School, Ideal Indian School, Olive International School and Shantiniketan Indian School.