Qatar: HBK Contracting Company, one of the leading Construction Companies in Qatar, celebrated India’s 70th Independence Day at one of their projects in Qatar.

The Tricolour was hosted at 7:00am by Project Director Niyaz Ahmed who is also the President of KMCA.

Speaking on the occasion, he emphasized the workers to make sure that they have sanitation facilities back home, if not he told to make use of the Central Government’s Scheme of Swachh Bharat. He appealed the workers to stay away from smoking, drinking and save money as much as possible for their future. He warned them to avoid illegal transfer of money and told to transfer money only through legal channels. He also told the workers to give proper education to their children, so that they become good citizens. He also requested that they should be loyal to their employers who have given them shelter in Qatar and work hard for the development of Qatar.

He thanked the Indian Embassy Officials for facilitating this celebration which is first-of-its-kind in Qatar.

This was followed by cake cutting which was done by workers of Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian religion to show case the Unity in diversity of India. Snacks were distributed to all the workers.

The Senior Staff members of HBK Contracting Company also participated in the celebration. Around 500 workers participated in the celebration.