The song, performed by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, brings together 68 musicians and the sounds of 30 instruments in a rich orchestral arrangement. ‘Nabd Qatar’ draws inspiration from the nation’s defining sounds, familiar across the GCC, beginning with Ardha sword dance chants written by H.E. The lyrics, drafted by Abdullah Khaled Abdulquddus, are rooted in thousands of public contributions gathered during Media City Qatar’s Guinness World Record-setting ‘Qatar ArtBeat’ campaign for Qatar National Day 2024. Media City Qatar used this moment to send a clear message to the region’s creative community: The future of Arab media is being shaped here. Every detail was crafted with intention, from phonetic elements that echo a heartbeat to the collective effort of dozens of technicians across multiple disciplines that brought the composition to life.”Dr. Nasser Sahim, Deputy Executive Director of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, said: “Performing ‘Nabd Qatar’ was an honor for the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.

Source: GNN Liberia January 27, 2026 10:51 UTC