Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Activists circulated on social media a video excerpt and images from the performance of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, and among the personalities who participated in the performance of “Al-Ardah” with the sword, on Saturday, on the eve of the celebration of the Qatari National Day, which falls on the 18th of December. December.
The Qatari Emiri Diwan stated in a statement that the “Is Qatar” performance was held in the external arena of Lusail Palace on Tuesday afternoon, and “His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, His Highness Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the personal representative of the Emir, and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, and a number of Their Excellencies the sheikhs.
And the Amiri Diwan continued: “His Excellency Sayyid Hassan bin Abdullah Al-Ghanim, Speaker of the Shura Council, Their Excellencies, ministers, dignitaries, and a group of citizens also participated in the parade. The parade was watched by a number of Their Majesties, Excellencies, Highnesses, and Excellencies, heads of state and government, and senior officials in brotherly and friendly countries.”
The Qatari Amiri Diwan had announced that Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad had issued an order to pardon a number of prisoners, on the occasion of the country’s National Day.
And the Saudi Ministry of Sports published a tweet with pictures of Prince Abdulaziz Al-Faisal’s participation in the parade, saying with a comment: “In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness the Minister of Sports (Abdulaziz Al-Faisal) participates in the celebrations of the Qatari National Day, along with Their Highnesses and Excellencies the presidents International federations and Olympic committees.