Indonesian Ambassador to Qatar, H E Muhammad Basri Sidehabi, officially inaugurated the new Indonesian Embassy building in Onaiza on Sunday. The inauguration of the new building was attended by the owner of the building, Muhammad Ibrahim Abdullah Obaidah Fakhroo and several representatives of Indonesian diaspora in Qatar.
In accordance with the Qatari government’s regulation, the attendees wore face masks and practised physical distancing during the event. In a statement, H E Ambassador Sidehabi emphasised the importance of informing the public about the new Embassy building which reflects new spirit and good hope for a promising bilateral relation between Indonesia and Qatar.
H E the Ambassador also welcomed all Indonesian citizens in Qatar telling them to feel comfortable in visiting the new Embassy premises at any time. “Please consider the building as your second home, while you’re eight hours away from your own home. Be proud of such beautiful building,” he said. The new Embassy, which has been operating since June 1, is located in House Plot No. 13 Street No. 943, Zone No. 66, Al Salmiya, Onaiza, Doha.
The Embassy will continue providing service for around 27,000 of its citizens in Qatar. The new office building will display Indonesia’s tourism destinations and cultural richness, as well as economic potentials, which include trade and investment sectors. Before shifting to the new building, the Embassy was located in the New Salata Area for around 21 years since 1999.