Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani and several officials from the MoT and the transportation sector participated in the sporting events.
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) and the transportation system entities of Qatar yesterday marked the National Sport Day 2026 with a rich programme of sporting and recreational events for employees and their family members.
The events were organised at the Khalifa Sub-Staduim in Aspire Zone with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), Qatar Rail, Qatar Aeronautical Academy (QAC), Mwani Qatar, the Hamad Port Project, Qatar Navigation (Milaha), QTerminals, and Mowasalat (Karwa).
Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani and several officials from the MOT and the transportation system participated in the sporting events.
The Minister said that celebrating the National Sport Day every year shows how important sports is in Qatar and reflects our leadership’s vision for the importance of sports for building humans and the society, something that resulted in a healthy culture instilled in members of the society, in line with the goals of the QNV2023.
He added that the MOT cares about taking part in the National Sport Day alongside the entities of the transportation system to raise awareness of the importance of sports and its key role for community development and welfare, and to promote the practice of sports amongst all people to become part of a healthier lifestyle.
Director General of the Qatar Aeronautical Academy, H E Sheikh Jabor Bin Hamad Al-Thani said that the Academy is pleased to celebrate the National Sport Day of the State of Qatar, held this year under the theme ‘I Chose Sport.’
This occasion highlights the importance of adopting a healthy and active lifestyle and reinforces the idea that engaging in sports is a conscious personal choice that contributes to building a vibrant and healthy society.
CEO of Mwani Qatar, Capt. Abdulla Mohamed Al-Khanji, emphasised that National Sport Day embodies the wise vision of our prudent leadership in building a healthy and vibrant society, which serves as the fundamental pillar for achieving the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
CEO of Milaha Group, Fahad Saad Al-Qahtani, said that the National Sport Day embodies the State of Qatar’s steadfast commitment to promoting human health and fostering a culture of healthy lifestyles across society, reflecting its dedication to building a healthy and vibrant community. Through our partnership with the Ministry of Transport, we reaffirm our shared commitment to supporting sport as a way of life that positively impacts individual well-being and workplace efficiency.
Group CEO, QTerminals, Marco Neelsen, said “We are proud to sponsor the National Sport Day event, organized by the Ministry of Transport. At QTerminals, we remain deeply committed to supporting the communities in which we operate, and we view this initiative as an important opportunity to contribute to the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly in fostering a healthy, active, and engaged society. Our sponsorship reflects our ongoing dedication to promoting sports and overall well-being, and we encourage all our employees to take full advantage of the activities offered on this special day.”
