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Nomas Center starts registration for sea trip on board heritage dhow

Published: 01 Nov 2024 - 11:14 pm | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2024 - 11:17 pm
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QNA

Doha, Qatar: Nomas Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, has announced the start of registration for a sea trip on board the "Nomas Dhow", with the aim of instilling values and strengthening national identity among the youth, and introducing them to the authentic Qatari heritage.

On this occasion, Ghanem Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Director of Nomas Center Ghanem Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, said,"The sea trip scheduled for Saturday, November 16, is a one-day mini-educational camp on board a traditional ship "Sanbuk", noting that many cultural, educational and recreational activities will be organized during the trip.

He noted that the sea trip, which will start from 9 am to 5 pm, will target students and children from the age of 8 to 14 years, to develop their skills and abilities to rely on themselves, in addition to encouraging them to practice marine heritage activities.

Al Kuwari also said that the sea trip activities include activities and workshops to introduce the Qatari marine environment, traditional maritime navigation, training on security and safety procedures, first aid, fishing methods, diving, besides popular games.