CEO of Dar Al Sharq Group and Chairman of the Organising Committee of Kids Expo Abdul Latif Abdullah Al Mahmoud and Director-General of Civil Defence, Major General Hamad Othman Al Dhaimi with other officials touring the Kids Expo 2025 at DECC.
Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Kids Expo & Conference 2025 concluded last week at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, where it drew more than 47,000 visitors over five days packed with diverse activities, workshops, and interactive events.
The expanded edition was launched following the remarkable success of its inaugural event in 2024, with the exhibition area growing from 7,000 to 10,000 square meters. Visitor numbers also surged, rising by 34% from last year’s 35,000 attendees.
Organised by Dar Al Sharq and strategically sponsored by the Ministry of Interior, the event offered a platform for educational, cultural, and recreational programmes aimed at empowering children and raising awareness of their rights.
CEO of Dar Al Sharq Group and Chairman of the Organising Committee of Kids Expo, Abdul Latif Abdullah Al Mahmoud; Director of Civil Defense, Major General Hamad Othman Al-Dhaimi; Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs, Omar bin Abdulaziz Al-Naama; and other officials and guests at the closing ceremony of Kids Expo & Conference 2025 at DECC.
The event witnessed the presence of several high-profile guests, including Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs Omar bin Abdulaziz Al-Naama, Director of Civil Defense Major General Hamad Othman Al-Dhaimi, Director of Public Relations at the Ministry of Interior Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al-Muftah and, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Qatar H E Dr. Ali Salehabadi. Their attendance underscored the importance of the event as a platform for supporting children’s development, creativity, and learning.
Executive Director of Al Sharq Media Management and Executive Director of the Expo Ezzedine Abdulrahman, emphasized that this year’s edition was designed to build on the momentum achieved in 2024. He noted that last year’s success served as the key motivation to expand the experience and deliver a richer edition filled with surprises, valuable content, and entertainment for children and families alike.
Abdulrahman expressed his appreciation to all supporting entities, praising the Ministry of Interior—this year’s strategic partner—whose pavilion stood out as one of the main attractions due to its engaging activities and awareness programs. He also highlighted the participation of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, whose competitions and educational programs reinforced moral and value-based learning among children.
Additionally, he thanked the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for its role in coordinating school visits and contributing to cultural programs and theater performances, as well as Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) for its awareness efforts through the National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed) campaign.
The strong turnout, expanded programming, and wide institutional engagement reaffirm the Children’s Expo & Conference as a key national platform dedicated to children’s education, creativity, and community engagement—marking another milestone ahead of next year’s edition.
