The fourth cruise of Fath Al Khair returned to Doha yesterday after a nearly 80-day cruise that included Turkey, Greece, Albania, Croatia and Malta.
The cruise aims to raise awareness about the Qatari heritage, especially the maritime culture.
It also aims to promote for Qatar’s hosting for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and presents its preparations for that event.
The crew members of the cruise arrived at Hamad International Airport last night amid a warm reception. The cruise started from Babik harbour in Istanbul to the port of Sliema on the east coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta after which it travelled to various coasts of European countries.
Captain of Fath Al Khair cruise dhow Yousef Mohamed al-Sada said he was delighted that the first stage was completed and the crew members returned home safely after about 80-day cruise.
Last Tuesday, the cruise arrived at the port of Sliema in Malta where a ceremony was held and attended by the General Manager of Katara – the Cultural Village Foundation, Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti, and officials and members of the diplomatic corps in Malta.
The second phase will set off in June 2020 and will include harbours in France and Spain, while the third phase will pass through to Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
