Doha: Under the patronage of HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Qatar will host the inaugural international festival of military music and marching (Doha Tattoo) from December 16 to 20 at the Katara Cultural Village.

According to Qatar News Agency, the announcement was made at a press conference held by the festival’s organizing committee. During the conference, HE Major General Dr. Abdullah Yousef Al Mal, Legal Advisor to the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, spoke about the event. He emphasized that Qatar’s hosting of the festival for the first time in the region underscores Doha’s role as a platform for cultural and artistic exchange, where music meets military discipline in a display reflecting national values and openness to the world.

Dr. Al Mal further explained that the first edition will feature a distinct Qatari character, balancing tradition and innovation to offer audiences a high-quality experience befitting the country’s stature.