Afaq Center

Sack Race – A Game for Girls and Boys

A fun and energetic game in which participants compete by standing inside sacks and hopping their way to the finish line.

🎯 Benefits of the Game

- Strengthens leg muscles
- Improves balance and coordination
- Increases heart rate
- Enhances overall physical fitness

Dahrawi – A Traditional Boys’ Game

A traditional folk game that involves rolling a ball accurately toward a specific target.

🎯 Objectives of the Game

- Develops focus while in motion
- Trains players to practice control rather than act impulsively
- Reinforces the idea that skill is the foundation of excellence

Gis (Qays) / Girls’ Game

A traditional, active folk game based on jumping and balance, historically played by girls in the neighborhood.

🎯 Benefits of the Game

Strengthens leg muscles
Improves balance and motor discipline
Increases heart activity rate

As part of the Qatar National Day celebrations, our special program was held with great enthusiasm in the presence of distinguished guests.

The event was moderated by Buthania Abdul Celil, whose experience and vision added significant value.
During the program, we were once again inspired by the words of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani:
"The nation rises with you and awaits you."

“The nation rises with you and awaits you.”

This year’s Qatar National Day theme was inspired by the words of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar.

The theme reflects the unity, strength, and deep sense of belonging of the Qatari people to their nation.

The “𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞” event, organized in collaboration between the 𝐀𝐟𝐚𝐪 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, received significant attention and participation.

During the “𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞” panel,
Dr. Abdullah Misfer Al-Hajri (Faculty Member, Ministry of Interior – Qatar) and
Dr. Mohammed Saif Al-Kuwari (Vice Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee in Qatar)
shared valuable insights on the role of education within Qatar’s Vision 2030, its contribution to societal development, and its importance in responding to global changes.

The event was honored by the distinguished presence of H.E. Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al Thani,
Honorary Guest of the Panel,
Board Member of the International Relations Committee at the Qatar International Center for Documentation and Arbitration – Qatar Chamber,
and International Ambassador for Social Responsibility.
His esteemed participation added great significance to the program, and he personally presented the recognition plaques to the speakers.

Enriched by the contributions of all participants, the panel concluded as a meaningful and productive session, offering diverse and forward-looking perspectives on the future of education.

The event “𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞”, organized in collaboration with the 𝐀𝐟𝐚𝐪 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, received great interest. The event featured the panel “𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞”, which began with an opening speech by Dr. Ilham Bedir Al Sada, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Afaq Cultural Center.

The panel, enriched by the valuable contributions of Rawda Al-Kuwbaisi and Sarah Rashid Al-Mahendi, skillfully moderated by Buthania Abdul Jalil, and joined by Dilşat Özer, offered a productive and high-quality gathering where diverse perspectives on the future of education and its critical role in society were shared.

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