The Ministry of Interior represented by North Security Dept. and Shell Qatar organized recreational and sports activities dedicated to workers as part of the National Sport Day 2026 celebrations on Tuesday, 10/2/2026 at Barwa Workers Recreation Complex in Al Khor. The event with participation of 750 workers from 14 largest companies working in Northern area of Qatar was held in cooperation with Barwa Real Estate Group and Waseef Company.

The activities with the participation of the Human Rights Department of the Ministry of Interior and Qatar Police Sports Federation included a range of sports programs, group exercises, and recreational activities, in addition to sports competitions and awareness sessions aimed at enhancing awareness of the importance of physical activity and its role in improving physical and mental health. The activities also sought to promote a culture of sports as a way of life, in line with the objectives of National Sport Day and the State of Qatar’s vision of building a healthy and active society.

In this context, Colonel Ahmed Saad Al Mohannadi from the Northern Security Department stated that organizing these activities “embodies the integration between security and community aspects and contributes to enhancing health and social awareness among workers, thereby supporting social stability and reinforcing the concepts of prevention and quality of life.”

Hussain Al-Hijji, General Manager of Corporate Relations at Shell Qatar said that organizing “Bedar Initiative” activities in conjunction with the National Sport Day celebrations “reflects Shell Qatar’s commitment to empowering communities and raising awareness among workers. Their participation in national activities enhances their sense of belonging and supports a more harmonious and sustainable work environment.”

Meanwhile, Ali Shaheen Al Kuwari, Director of Corporate Communications at Barwa Real Estate Company, affirmed that Barwa’s participation in this event “reflects its commitment to supporting national and community initiatives, as well as its keenness to provide suitable sports facilities and a positive and motivating environment for workers, contributing to the promotion of public health and quality of life within a sports and recreational atmosphere.”

The organizers emphasized that these activities reflect the spirit of community partnership and institutional integration in celebrating national occasions, and contribute to achieving the objectives of National Sport Day while promoting the concepts of health and sustainability.

The “Bedar Initiative” is considered one of the leading community initiatives led by Shell Qatar in partnership with the Ministry of Interior. It aims to enhance workers’ awareness and integrate them into national events, contributing to improving their quality of life and supporting community sustainability in the State of Qatar and raising security and safety awareness among them.