DOHA: Tickets go on sale this week for Doha Comedy Day, a stand-up event hosted by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) as part of Qatar Summer Festival 2015.
Six comedians from the Gulf will perform at the evening event at Qatar National Convention Centre on August 29 at 8pm.
They are Badr Saleh, Ibrahim KhairAllah and Fahd Al Betiri from Saudi Arabia; Ali Al Sayed (UAE) and Ahmed Al Shimari (Kuwait).
The group will offer concentrated doses of humour along with Qatari host Hamad Al Emari.
“We are delighted to welcome some of the Gulf’s stand-up comedy pioneers to Doha to inject humour and joy into the last few days of the festival,” said Mashal Shahbik, Manager, Festivals and Events, QTA.
“The routines will use comedy to talk about issues common to Gulf culture and every-day life, and we think the line-up for the day will appeal to all audiences, residents and visitors.”
Tickets are available at Doha Exhibition Centre, where an Entertainment City has been set up for the festival. They will also be on sale at Virgin Megastores branches and on their online ticketing portal. Tickets cost QR145 (silver), QR195 (gold) and QR295 (platinum).
The festival continues until August 31 and targets GCC visitors with entertainment activities for families in a festive, safe environment that reflects their culture and heritage.
It is expected to drive up inbound tourist numbers with new attractions, special hotel rates and offers on top brands lined up this year.
The Peninsula
