During the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025\u2122 final at Lusail Stadium, Media City Qatar revealed the new song \u2018Nabd Qatar\u2019 as the centerpiece of this year\u2019s \u2018Qatar SoundBeat\u2019 campaign, in the presence of national leadership, government officials, visiting dignitaries, and football fans. The premiere took place during the match, uniting spectators from across the MENA region in a shared moment of national celebration on Qatar National Day.<\/p>\n
Conceived and composed by regionally acclaimed musician Omar Rahbany, and produced by Rahbani 3.0, one of Media City Qatar\u2019s licensed companies, the premiere unfolded with the song accompanied by a synchronized light show, transforming Lusail Stadium into a canvas of sound and light on one of the Arab world\u2019s biggest stages. The song, performed by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, brings together the talent of 68 musicians and the sounds of 30 instruments in a rich orchestral arrangement.<\/p>\n
\u2018Nabd Qatar\u2019 draws inspiration from the nation\u2019s defining sounds beginning with Ardha sword dance chants written by H.E. Mr. Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali, and extending to the hum of desert dunes, the whisper of wind, the flight of a falcon, the echo of an Arabian horse\u2019s gallop, the flutter of the flag, and the beat of a heart. The song is shaped through three eras of sound - \u2018Tradition,\u2019 \u2018Classical,\u2019 and \u2018Modernity\u2019 \u2013 that come together to tell the story of a nation that honors its roots while contributing to a broader future for Arab creativity.<\/p>\n
The lyrics, drafted by Abdullah Khaled Abdulquddus, are rooted in thousands of public contributions gathered during Media City Qatar\u2019s Guinness World Record-setting \u2018Qatar ArtBeat\u2019 campaign for Qatar National Day 2024, transforming the nation\u2019s words into a musical tribute to unity and shared identity. The storytelling was further extended through an exclusive music video, directed by renowned filmmaker Karim Rahbani, which was released across Media City Qatar\u2019s social media platforms to reach audiences in Qatar and beyond.<\/p>\n
H.E. Sheikh Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani, Chairman of Media City Qatar,<\/strong> said: \u201c\u2018Qatar SoundBeat\u2019 turns our nation\u2019s raw sounds into a single piece unveiled on the international stage of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025\u2122 final before more than 88,000 spectators from across the Arab world. Media City Qatar used this moment to send a clear message to the region\u2019s creative community: The future of Arab media is being shaped here. It calls every creator in our region to look to Qatar as a place where new ideas can grow. This is \u2018Where Next is Made.\u2019 As we mark Qatar National Day, we continue to support Qatar National Vision 2030 by building a media industry that honors our heritage and prepares us for a creative future.\u201d<\/p>\n Omar Rahbany, composer of \u2018Nabd Qatar\u2019 and co-founder of Rahbani 3.0, <\/strong>added: \u201cMedia City Qatar entrusted us with creating a musical work that could carry the weight of the nation\u2019s story. Bringing this composition to life required the collective effort of dozens of music technicians, instruments, and disciplines, united to create something far greater than its parts. Every detail was crafted with intention, down to phonetic elements like \u2018Wa-tan<\/em>\u2019 and \u2018Na-bd<\/em> Qa-tar<\/em>\u2019 to mirror the cadence of a heartbeat. The music video extends this, using Qatar\u2019s landscapes and heritage as visual echoes of the sound. Giving form to a nation's story through melody, rhythm, and emotion is among the highest honors an artist can receive.\"<\/p>\n Dr. Nasser Sahim, Deputy Executive Director of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, <\/strong>said: \u201cPerforming \u2018Nabd Qatar\u2019 was an honor for the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. A work of this scale demands precision, unity, and deep understanding, and our musicians approached it with a thoughtful commitment to excellence in every note. Bringing this composition to life alongside Media City Qatar reflects our commitment to contributing to the country\u2019s creative vision and sharing Qatar\u2019s story through music.\u201d<\/p>\n Media City Qatar continues to strengthen a thriving media ecosystem in the country, now home to more than 300 licensed companies across media, content creation, gaming, and digital innovation. Through initiatives like \u2018Qatar SoundBeat,\u2019 Media City Qatar contributes to a dynamic creative economy and global storytelling.<\/p>\n \u2018Nabd Qatar\u2019 is available on streaming platforms including YouTube, Spotify, and Anghami, ensuring audiences worldwide can experience the sound and sentiment of Qatar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" During the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025\u2122 final at Lusail Stadium, Media City Qatar revealed the new song \u2018Nabd Qatar\u2019 as the centerpiece of this year\u2019s \u2018Qatar SoundBeat\u2019 campaign, in the presence of national leadership, government officials, visiting dignitaries, and football fans. The premiere took place during the match, uniting spectators from across the MENA […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10262,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-releases"],"acf":{"set_slider":true,"post_slider":[{"slide_image":10262}]},"yoast_head":"\n