Doha: This year’s Qatar National Day (QND) activities will include fireworks in Doha Corniche at 8:30 pm on Friday December 18, 2020 in addition to events held at Katara, officials said today.
The Security Committee for Organizing National Day Activities held a press conference today explaining the organizational procedures for QND events, at the Establishments and Authorities Security Dept building.
Entry procedures to the event site include ensuring the necessary health measures (checking body temperature - wearing a mask – Ehteraz app with green colour code) in addition to the security screening procedures.
"This year's celebrations come in exceptional circumstances due to the Corona pandemic, which required reducing the number of attendees at the National Day Parade", said Brig. Ali Khejaim Al-Athbi, Director of the Dept and Chairman of the Security Committee.
Families of the health sector and the participating bodies only will be allowed to witness national parade this year through special invitations. Brig. Al-Athbi said.
The Corniche Road will be closed during in the morning time of Qatar National Day for the parade and unauthorized persons will not be allowed to enter the event area.
The plan for securing the National Day Parade on the Doha Corniche includes security cordons along the Corniche and the surrounding roads, to regulate the entry of invitees and facilitate their access to their seats.
The importance of adhering to the preventive and precautionary measures set by the health authorities, maintaining sufficient distance, not accompanying children, the elderly and people with disabilities were highlighted in the conference.
