Doha, Qatar – The most eagerly awaited business celebration of the year is finally here. Najah Qatari, which translates as the Qatari success event, is all set to launch the most anticipated award show. This year, the prestigious organization will bestow the 4th annual instalment in its award festivals. The grand event will be held at Al Mayassa Theatre at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Education City from 26th to 28th August 2021.
What is Najah Qatari?
“Yesterday’s Dream … Today’s Reality.” This slogan is the foundation on which the founders, Sheikh Muhammad bin Nawaf Al-Thani and Faisal bin Khalid Al-Otaibi modelled the idea of Najah Qatari.
Najah Qatari is an annual award-giving ceremony that aims to empower and encourage the Qatari youth. Since 2017, the grand event has been held every year to promote and appreciate the efforts put forth by ten individuals/businesses across various categories. Before the closing ceremony, numerous nominees are selected from various fields. Upon their approval to participate in the show, their names are put forward for voting. After completing the voting process, ten lucky winners from each of the ten categories receive the awards.
Apart from honouring the award winners, the ceremony will also consist of seven different forums.
Najah Qatari 2021 Forums:
- The decision-makers forum will focus on the country’s success stories, the most prominent stations, and challenges.
- the Shura Council Forum to discuss the latest developments of the Shura Council election.
- The poets’ forum, which will also consist of a poetry night.
- The government institutions forum will encompass a session that brings together representatives of various government institutions, who will explain their services and respond to the public’s questions.
- Dr. Tarek Al Suwaidan forum.
- The 2022 forum will feature the preparation for the FIFA 2022 World Cup.
- The money and business forum consisting of a lecture on financial freedom and self-development.
Moreover, several renowned individuals and entities bless the ceremony with their reputable presence. Members of the royal families, Qatari businessmen and women, ministers, and various influential figures across various fields attend the ceremony every year.
And this year, 16 distinct entities, including sponsors, government officials, and businesses, will participate in the event. Last year’s show was cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak. But as the world embraced the new normal, the business community also decided to rejoice over the accomplishments of unique industry heroes.
During an interview with Doha News, the founder of Najah Qatari, Mr Faisal Bin Khalid Al-Otaibi, promised that this year’s festival would be quite unique. He also broke the amazing news that the public will also receive marvellous prizes after the end of the ceremony.
“I will reveal to you that one of the prizes is a free wedding from the international designer, Adam Afara,” Mr Otaiba announces.
Thus the excitement and energy with regards to the event are justifiable indeed. Besides, the aforementioned prize is just one amongst the many more yet to be revealed. Additionally, the spectators will not have to wait long for the gifts. You can expect a present within just three working days after the ceremony.
Details of the categories in 4th edition of Najah Qatari
Furthermore, Mr Otaiba also confirmed that there would be a total of ten categories of awards this year. They include:
- Best youth initiative
- Best inventor
- Poem of the year (2020/2021)
- Best social media platform
- Best local television channel program
- Best social media influencer
- Best ministry/government service institution
- Young TV presenter
- Newspaper
- Startup project
Depending upon the public’s voting, one entity from each category will steal the biggest award show.
Lucky nominees (individuals)
Surprisingly, Mr Otaiba and his organization personally reach out to every nominee and request their participation. The participants for this year are:
Best poem category
- Hamad Al-Baridi
- Saud Munther Al-Nuaimi
- Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari
- Abdul Rahman bin Saud Al Hajri
Best inventor category
- Abdulrahman Khamis (Sajdah)
- Khalid Aboujassoum (Oliver)
- Eman AL Hamad (Fraud Detection System)
- Rashid Al-Ibrahim (Safe Vaporizer)
- Muhammad Al-Jufairi (Sido)
- Mahdi Al-Dosari (Musk)
- Ibrahim Al-Maslamani (Al Manshal)
- Mohsen (Oxy – Tank Water Cooler)
Best social media influencer category
- Noor Ahmed Al Mazroei
- Al-Yazi Al-Kuwari
- Lady Aisha
- Chef Asmaa Albahar
- Maryam Al Jaber
- Abdullah Al Anzi
- Abdullah Al Ghafri
- Hassan Al Saei
- Abdullah Al-Khalidi
- Abdullah Al-Rumaihi
- Khaled Al Rayes
- Nasser Bakheet Al-Abhaq
- Fahed Al-Athba
Best TV presenter category
- Abdul Rahman Al Marri
- Abdullah Al Ali
- Majid Al Mansouri
- Hammad Al-Obaidi
- Abdullah Ismail Al Emadi
- Saud AL Maadeed
- Abdul Rahman A -Ashqar
- Abdulla Al-Hilabi
- Abdulaziz Al-Bahili
- Faisal Al Hajri
The competition is quite tough. Each individual seems to be the best in whatever they do. However, only one in each category will take the trophy home.
The popular startups that made it to the nominees’ list
It is extremely difficult to guess the winners of this year as every startup is unique in its own way. However, the ones that managed to bring their expertise in the spotlights of the event include:
Sajdah
Perhaps one of the most attention-grabbing inventions has been this smart educational prayer mat. It is the first of its kind, featuring an LED screen to enhance the prayer session for every new Muslim and kid.
SkipCash Application
The above-mentioned app is Qatar’s very own mobile payment app. This smart and cost-effective POS solution enables cashless payments and receipts. In addition, the app offers numerous cost-saving opportunities for both vendors and customers.
Snoonu
This is a one-stop solution to all your food and grocery delivery problems. It allows you to search for your favourite brands, restaurants, groceries, etc.
Low Calories
This initiative has changed the meaning of a healthy diet. The masterminds bring a flood of savours and flavours at reasonable prices at everyone’s disposal.
Hapondo
Here is an amazing virtual Qatari real estate marketplace. It aims to stimulate digital property searching, rates and provides free map access.
Oliver (Else Labs)
Who has not heard of Qatar’s upcoming smart cooker? This robotic chef provides a consistent 5-star quality meal right in your kitchen. Its companion app is loaded with recipes from all around the world. Let Oliver do the deed while you relax.
Innovation Cafe
A unique platform that offers Qatari businesses comfortable working spaces on rent. It provides meeting rooms, collaboration spaces, design thinking areas, and much more at extremely fair prices.
Undoubtedly, the festival is going to be a blast. The levels of excitement seem to be piling up. Each passing second seems to be testing the patience level of both the participants and the audience. The good news is that the event will commence soon after voting closes tomorrow.
The voting is done solely by citizens and residents without any interventions of the organizing committee or the jury, as reinforced by Najah Qatari’s recent Tweet.
Therefore, everyone should use this opportunity to support their favourite contestant through voting.
How to vote?
Time seems to be ticking faster than usual as the event draws closer. However, you still have the chance to crown your best entity till tomorrow.
The voting process is quite simple. Once an individual accepts the invitation to participate in the event, their details are uploaded on the Najah Qatari app. So all you need to do is just download the app and start voting through it. Every Qatari citizen and resident can vote for their favourite individual/startup.
Download the Najah Qatari Mobile App to start voting.
In conclusion, this award ceremony is a huge encouragement to entities in every field. As one watches another Qatari youngster being honoured for their excellent attainments, he/she is surely filled with the desire to accomplish the same. Thus, this begins a healthy chain of competition that benefits the country as a whole.
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