Darb Al Saai: A journey into desert heritage

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar National Day celebrations, Darb Al Saai is captivating visitors with an immersive cultural experience that revives the s...

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar National Day celebrations, Darb Al Saai is captivating visitors with an immersive cultural experience that revives the spirit of traditional Bedouin life.

Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the event offers a vivid re-creation of ancestral lifestyles through the popular Al Maqtar showcase.

Head of Al Maqtar and Al Azba activities, Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Badi Al Maadheed highlighted the overwhelming turnout, especially from families.

He told QNA that Al Maqtar is a cornerstone of Darb Al Saai's heritage programming, designed to bring the legacy of forebears to life through interactive and educational encounters.

He said the experience features camel rides and hands-on lessons in saddling, drawing enthusiastic participation from children eager to connect with the past.