Families travelling through Hamad International Airport can enjoy a glimpse into Qatar’s culture and stories through the newly launched ‘Made in Qatar’ Screening Room, created in collaboration with the Doha Film Institute (DFI).

Located in Concourse D, the screening room is open from 8 November to 27 December 2026, offering departing and transit passengers an opportunity to watch a selection of short films by Qatari filmmakers and directors who have made Qatar their home.

The initiative provides families and international travellers with a chance to discover Qatar through cinema, with films exploring family, identity, traditions, imagination and everyday life in the country. It also introduces younger audiences to local storytelling and the creative voices shaping Qatar’s film industry.

The curated programme features several award-recognised productions, including Smicha by Amal Al-Muftah, winner of the Best Narrative Award in the Made in Qatar competition, and Gubgub by Nouf Al Sulaiti, whose lead performer received the Abdulaziz Jassim Award for Best Performance.

Other films in the selection include A Simple Cut by Maha Al-Jefairi, Above The Tamarind Tree by Buthyna Al-Mohammadi, Hope by Abdulla Al-Janahi, Nasser & The Ticket by Tony El Ghazal, Emsahar by Hassan Al-Jahni, The Unlucky Hamster by Abdulaziz Khashabi, Aljohara by Nora Al-Subai and Land Of Pearls by Mohammed Al Ibrahim.

The Screening Room offers a welcoming walk-in space where travellers can explore the films at their own pace. Through this collaboration, Hamad International Airport and Doha Film Institute aim to introduce international audiences to Qatar’s heritage, people and contemporary creative scene.

Families travelling through HIA between 8 November and 27 December 2026 can visit the ‘Made in Qatar’ Screening Room in Concourse D and enjoy these locally produced stories during their airport journey.