Qatar pays tribute to leading health workers at the Covid Front at the grand National Day Parade, which showcases military strength and national unity.
The parade began with the national anthem after Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his ministers saluted when troops opened fire on 18 at an official ceremony in Doha’s Corniche.
Accompanying the Amir were his father, Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Amir’s Special Envoy Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Shura Council Speaker Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud, Council Members, Ministers, Sheikhs, Ambassadors, senior officers in the Armed Forces, Lt. Commander of the U.S. Air Force Central Command And General Gregory Gillette.
Official Parade with Pride
Health workers with the national flag in hand were the first to line up in the parade. A group of doctors, nurses, Qatar Red Crescent Society staff and volunteers lined up to pay their respects to the health workers and the Armed Forces sang special songs.
The health workers were soon followed by various army units. The parade concluded with state-of-the-art armed, military and police vehicles, camels and cavalry, and aerial display. Amiri Navy warships and air defence systems were also on display during the parade. Demonstrations by military speedboats also took place at sea in the Cornish.
The performance of the Air Force was astonishing in the sky. Parachute training performances were also notable. Along with warplanes such as the Rafale, the Mirage, the Apache, the F-15 and the Typhoon, military and passenger and cargo aircraft created a spectacular display in the sky.
After the parade, Ameer returned to the public street from the gallery to greet the locals and expatriates, waving goodbye to them. Due to the Covid situation, only the families of the health workers and those in the institutions who participated in the parade were allowed to watch the parade. There will be a colourful fireworks display for the public tonight at 8:30 in Cornish.
