Abdullah Saeed, Head of Public Relations and Communications at Qatar Youth Hostels, unveiled the organization’s agenda for the second half of the year, featuring a series of youth, tourism, and volunteer programs and initiatives, led by the annual International Youth Hostels Forum.

The agenda also includes the “Tourism Lens” competition, in addition to the exceptional Summer Season 2026, which features seven flagship programs along with camps and a variety of activities targeting children and youth. He emphasized that all activities are offered free of charge to both citizens and residents of Qatar, reflecting Qatar Youth Hostels’ commitment to making productive use of youth’s free time, developing their skills, and enhancing community engagement.

Speaking to Al Raya, Saeed said that Qatar Youth Hostels continuously works to develop its annual agenda in line with the needs of youth by offering high-quality programs that combine training, education, and recreation, helping build a generation equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for active participation in society.

He explained that the organization is preparing to host the Annual International Youth Hostels Forum from November 6 to 9, one of the flagship events organized annually by Qatar Youth Hostels. He noted that this year’s edition will focus on Good Health as one of the Sustainable Development Goals through a series of activities and programs highlighting the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles.

He added that next October will see the launch of the “Tourism Lens” photography competition, targeting photography enthusiasts and aiming to use photography to showcase Qatar’s tourism and heritage assets while highlighting archaeological and natural landmarks across the country, particularly sites outside Doha and in the northern regions, thereby raising awareness of Qatar’s diverse tourism destinations.