Doha, Qatar: The events accompanying the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 continue at Katara Cultural Village, amidst a large and diverse public turnout from various nationalities and age groups.
This reflects Katara’s status as a comprehensive cultural and tourist destination, successfully blending the excitement of sports with the depth of culture and the spirit of heritage in a complete experience enjoyed by families and fans daily.
Katara’s corridors and squares witnessed a remarkable influx of visitors who engaged with a programme packed with activities and events. This programme was designed to complement the sporting momentum and provide visitors with a space to celebrate Arab identity, language, and heritage, alongside the entertainment surrounding the matches.
In this context, the “Al-Dhad” events attracted widespread attention from visitors, thanks to their educational and creative content that highlighted the beauty and richness of the Arabic language. This was achieved through interactive workshops, artistic performances, and activities geared towards various age groups, presented in a contemporary style that brought the language closer to the public and reintroduced it as a vibrant element in the daily cultural landscape, especially in light of a major Arab event like the Arab Cup.
The fan zone also proved to be one of Katara’s most prominent attractions, transforming into a lively space that brought together fans in an enthusiastic atmosphere.
There, cheering on the national teams was combined with entertainment, live performances, and interactive activities, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and shared celebration, and making watching the matches a complete social experience that extended beyond the stadium.
Adding to this diverse cultural scene, the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival continues in the southern area, offering a vibrant display of heritage that evokes the history of maritime navigation and traditional shipbuilding in Qatar and the region.
The festival, with its displays of traditional dhows, maritime activities, folk groups, and informational pavilions, showcases the deep connection between the Qatari people and the sea, and underscores Katara’s role in preserving and transmitting maritime heritage to new generations in a vibrant and interactive format.
This large public turnout and diverse programme of events reflect Katara’s vision of leveraging major sporting events to deliver high-quality cultural content that fosters understanding between peoples and enhances the presence of Arab culture in the public sphere, within a safe and attractive environment that adheres to the highest standards of organization and preparedness.
Katara’s events accompanying the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 continue daily, reaffirming the Cultural Village’s role as a comprehensive platform celebrating sports, art, heritage, and language, offering visitors an enriching experience that reflects the civilized face of Qatar and transforms the sporting event into a comprehensive cultural and humanitarian occasion.
