Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar's one and only international choice for shopping, dining, and entertainment, announced that it is organising a flu vaccination campaign in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). The campaign, which will last from 16 – 26 January will feature a booth in which health professionals from HMC will be present to raise awareness on the importance of protecting oneself against the disease and to administer the vaccine to the Mall’s visitors and customers.

Commenting on the announcement, Robert Hall, Festival City General Manager, said: “Building on the success of previous joint health campaigns, we are happy to partner with Hamad Medical Corporation again at Doha Festival City. We are launching our #FestivalCares CSR programme for this year in working together to spread awareness on the importance of the flu vaccination and provide easy access to the vaccine for those who need it. We encourage our customers and visitors to visit the booth and learn more about flu and its prevention from the health experts and educational material available, as well as taking the opportunity to receive the vaccine to protect themselves and their loved ones this winter season.”

The vaccination campaign is part of the wider national vaccination and awareness campaign in Qatar which HMC is organising with the Primary Healthcare Corporation and the Ministry of Public Health, which encourages the residents of Qatar to avail free flu vaccination to protect themselves and their families. Doha Festival City encourages its customers and visitors to avail this opportunity to receive the flu vaccine at the booth during this campaign designed to offer them and their families protection from the disease which is especially prevalent in the winter season.

Even though it is a seasonal disease which has become a household norm during the winter season, HMC urges the public to never underestimate the flu, especially after the dire impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the wide spread of various respiratory diseases worldwide. Dr. Muna Al Maslamani, Medical Director of HMC’s Communicable Disease Center said: “Influenza can have detrimental consequences to health, especially to the people at most risk, including those over 50 years of age, children between 6 months to 5 years of age, pregnant women, people with chronic conditions or immunodepresssion, and healthcare workers.”

“We are delighted to partner with Doha Festival City to help raise awareness of the flu vaccination program and grateful for their support. The awareness booth will support our community engagement efforts and enable easy access to the flu vaccine for the public,” added Dr. Al Maslamani.

A key player in the CSR field, Doha Festival City is always at the forefront of supporting socially beneficial programmes and initiatives that empower the local community and raise awareness regarding social, health, developmental, and educational issues in Qatar through its robust #FestivalCares CSR programme.

The Flu Vaccination campaign is taking place from the 16th of January to the 26th of January at a booth located on the first floor between Debenhams and Marks and Spencer. The booth is open daily from 1 PM to 9 PM.

In line with the preventative measures set out by the State of Qatar to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and to ensure a safe shopping environment for all, Doha Festival City commits itself to continuous necessary health and safety measures throughout the mall. This includes a thorough mall disinfection treatment on a weekly basis, robust cleaning, and sanitization operations during mall trading hours, 127 hand sanitizing stations installed in the areas that have commonly touched surfaces.

For more information on the mall’s operating hours please call on 4035 4444 or check https://www.dohafestivalcity.com/home/

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About Doha Festival City

Doha Festival City is Qatar’s one and only choice for fashion, dining, and entertainment. Bringing several firsts to Doha, this incomparable mall – is one of the largest such developments in the Middle East, offering almost a quarter of a million sqm of leasable space, providing something for everyone, and creating exceptional and memorable experiences with every visit.

Doha Festival City is home to famous brand names in retail, many of which have made their Qatar debut, including Harvey Nichols, Charlotte Tilbury, Kiehl’s, Dior Beauty Boutique, and ACE. It also houses the country’s only IKEA, which has been open since 2013.  There are over 100 places to dine and relax including restaurants, cafés, and casual dining outlets, from brands that are unique to Qatar including Jamie’s Italian, and Aimee’s Cafe.

Doha Festival City is also home to the Edge Fitness, a state-of-the-art fitness center, boasting a large area of training space with the latest top of the line equipment from Technogym, separate male, and female parts, as well as circuit training areas.

Doha Festival City has the country’s biggest world-class entertainment offering including a unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions–from Qatar’s first VOX 4D cinema complex with 18 digital screens Theatre by Rhodes, to green spaces for outdoor exercise and Outdoor Leisure Trail cycling and three unique entertainment parks, including Angry Birds World, Snow Dunes and Virtuocity.

The world’s first Angry Birds WorldTM, introduced and developed by the leading location-based entertainment company Trimoo in partnership with Rovio Entertainment, opened in Doha Festival City in May 2018. The Park is an unparalleled family entertainment destination, inspired by the global gaming sensation and the blockbuster movie. 

VIRTUOCiTY™ is the region’s first dedicated gaming hub that merges the virtual world with the real world. Opened in December 2018, this entertainment park is equipped with full motion racing simulators, escape rooms and an astonishing multipurpose eSports arena. The venue offers an immersive digital experience for teens and adults.

Snow Dunes ™ is the first indoor snow park in Qatar, featuring a castle inspired by authentic Qatari architecture. It is based on an old folk tale about a wave of cold coming in the spring and covering the ground with a white mantle. The Park uses state-of-the-art technology to produce snow-white ice at temperatures of -4 degrees Celsius.

As a ‘Smart Mall’, Doha Festival City offers innovative digital options including free Wi-Fi and digital wayfinding to enhance consumer experience, and is easily accessible, offering 8,000 smart parking spaces and VIP valet services.

Doha Festival City’s new parking can accommodate additional 165 cars, providing easy access to the Luxury Area and the Edge Fitness, and a direct exit to Al Shamal Road, helping to avoid congestion during peak hours.

Doha Festival City’s exclusive Fashion TV ‘FFTV', broadcasted on the mall’s website and YouTube channel, brings Doha’s fashion personalities to showcase the mall’s host of retailers and unique fashion offering. 

Festival Magazine, the Mall’s very own online lifestyle magazine, brings the readers to the front row of the mall’s latest happenings, uncovering the last fashion trends and offering previews of collections and exclusive offers available at the mall.

Doha Festival City applies stringent safety measures throughout the mall for its staff and visitors. This includes a thorough mall disinfection treatment on a weekly basis, robust cleaning and sanitization operations during mall’s trading hours, 127 hand sanitizing stations installed at all commonly touched areas.

Doha Festival City won the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award by Tripadvisor, based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, placing the Mall in the top 10% of the hospitality sector in the world.

For more information visit http://www.dohafestivalcity.com