Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) recently organised an event for the children of its employees who participated in the Back-to-School Competition, held to coincide with the start of the new academic year. The initiative aims to raise community awareness and foster a culture of safe and responsible use of public transportation among younger generations.
The competition targeted children of Qatar Rail employees up to the age of 15. It sought to increase their knowledge about the Doha Metro and highlight its role as a safe, sustainable mode of transport. Participants engaged with age-appropriate educational questions and were invited to submit creative drawings that reflected their perspectives on the Metro's services.
The event drew wide participation from employees’ children, who expressed their understanding of the importance of the Doha Metro and its contribution to sustainable travel through their artwork. Many also demonstrated awareness of the responsibilities involved in using public transport effectively and safely.
Qatar Rail plans to showcase a selection of the most notable drawings at several Metro stations in the future, with the aim of celebrating the participants’ creativity and encouraging ongoing engagement with community and awareness initiatives.
This competition underscores Qatar Rail’s commitment to involving its employees and their families in activities that blend education and creativity. The company views such initiatives as instrumental in cultivating a new generation that recognises the significance of public transportation and its place in promoting sustainable mobility.
The Back-to-School Competition aligns with Qatar Rail’s wider mission to support community development and promote sustainable public transport in accordance with Qatar’s national development goals. Through programmes like this, Qatar Rail reaffirms its dedication to raising public awareness, fostering creativity among youth, and strengthening the role of public transport as a safe, sustainable choice for the community.