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Qatari Officials Describe National March as 'Distinctive and Successful'

Doha, December 18 (QNA) - Qatari officials have confirmed that the National March , which was held on the Cornich of Doha this morning and attended by HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and HH the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was distinctive and successful. In this regard, HE the Minister of State for Defence Affairs Major General Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah said the national march has confirmed the readiness of the forces involved which are united to defend the nation. In a press statement he gave today on the sidelines of the National March Maj. Gen. Al-Attiyah said that the State of Qatar today celebrates a dear occasion for the Qatari society, which is the memory of the founder and builder of the modern state's rise Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Thani, adding "we consider this day today a beacon for the march of generations in which we are inspired by the past with its history and its deep-rootedness, looking forward to the future with loftiness, dedication and established visions. He said that the founder of the state yesterday began the march which was completed by HH the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and will be continued relentlessly by HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Maj. Gen. Al-Attiyah pointed out that the armed forces are setting their eyes on the history of Qatar to plan for the present and step into the future with the aim of building a state of industry, economy and knowledge and to have a clear vision and great ambition . HE the Minister of State for Defence Affairs on this occasion congratulated the wise leadership, hoping that the Almighty Allah to recur it with the State of Qatar enjoying pride and dignity. For his part, the Minister of Environment Ahmed Amer Mohamed Al-Hemaidi praised the sixth National March programme, stressing that it was the highest levels of success. The Minister of Environment congratulated HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, HH the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and the noble people of Qatar on this precious occasion which reflects the progress our beloved country has reached in various fields. Commander of Processions and Patrols Group Brigadier of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Ali Salman Al Muhannadi who is also Chairman of the National Day celebrations committee told reporters that efforts of all military organs have been pooled to make the national march a success. "Thanks God and the policemen, we have been able to bring out the national march in this successful form," Brigadier Al Muhannadi said. He added that security operations before and during the march were excellent adding that they started seven hours before the march so that it would come out successful and distinctive. Brigadier Al Muhannadi also stressed the readiness of the security forces for the popular march later in the day, explaining that all organs will be present. He added over 500 patrols were allocated to secure the National Day celebrations within Doha and outside area which are not only from Lekhwiya force but also from other organs. (QNA)

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