Qatar Fan Zone Welcomes Over 62,000 Visitors Since Start of Russia World Cup

Doha, July 08 (QNA) - Qatar Fan Zone has welcomed more than 62,000 visitors since the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, and is matching the fans mounting excitement with more live entertainment throughout the last week of the tournament. After a short break, the Fan Zone will re-open on Tuesday to screen the semi-finals matches of the month-long tournament. During this stage, the Fan Zones music performances will feature Kuwaiti star Essa Almarzoug on Tuesday, followed by his compatriot star Ibrahim Dashti on Wednesday. Both singers' performances are free and will begin at 7:30 pm. The concerts will be preceded by other entertainment features starting at 4:00 pm, including Russian folk dances, enthralling Pixel Poi and Diabolo shows, cheerful roaming parades and upbeat performances by LED drummers. Operating on match days only, the Fan Zone, which is organized by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, the Ministry of Culture and Sports and Qatar Tourism Authority, opens its doors to the public between 4:00 pm and 12:00 midnight. Qatar Fan Zone is a highlight of this year's Qatar Summer Festival (QSF), which kicked off on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. The 11-week festival is a nationwide celebration of the country's diverse retail and hospitality offerings, complemented by a host of entertainment and sports activities. (QNA)