Doha: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), in collaboration with a group of school supplies providers in Qatar, is organizing the second edition of the 'Back to School' event at Sport City Station in Doha Metro, from August 19 to September 2, 2025. This event is part of the 'Metro Events' series, which Qatar Rail organizes for the public at metro stations throughout the year.
According to Qatar News Agency, the initiative is a key pillar of Qatar Rail's long-term strategic plan to transform metro stations into vibrant destinations and thriving communities. The initiative aims to foster active engagement with the public, enhance collaboration with both public and private sector partners, and create greater opportunities for building long-term strategic partnerships.
The event, hosted at the Sport City Station on the metro's Gold Line, provides the public and customers an opportunity to explore exclusive offers from bookstores and retailers specializing in school supplies as the new school academic year approaches.
As part of the event, there will be a range of free activities offered for children and families from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on weekdays and from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm during weekends. These include an interactive gaming zone, painting, coloring, and art experiences, along with various competitions and challenges in collaboration with Qatar Rail partners, offering opportunities to win valuable prizes.
On the sidelines of the event, Qatar Rail will announce the new 365-Day metropass, an annual pass priced at QAR 990 that offers customers unlimited journeys across the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks.