Qatar Amateur Radio Society joins JOTA-JOTI event

The Qatar Amateur Radio Society took part in the JOTA-JOTI event on Saturday, in cooperation with the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association. This annual global gathering unites scouts and guides from various nations, facilitating communication, knowledge exchange, and skill development in communication, technology, and teamwork. The Society operated a radio station at its premises using the special event call sign "A71AJOTA".

Upon the event, the Society's vice-president, Dr Ahmed bin Hamad al-Mohannadi, expressed pride in collaborating with the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association. He highlighted the Society's role in promoting amateur radio, training young people, enhancing their scientific and technical abilities, and fostering cooperation with international radio organisations.

Dr al-Mohannadi explained that the Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) was introduced in 1958, followed by the launch of Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) activities in 1996. Both events serve as a global platform for scouts and girl guides to share knowledge, experiences, and interest in science and technology.

He expressed gratitude to the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association – its leaders, supervisors, and participants, along with members of the Qatar Amateur Radio Society, for their efforts in organising and executing the event successfully. He wished the participants a fulfilling experience that would broaden their horizons and enable them to connect with peers worldwide.

JOTA is a global scouting event that allows Scouts to communicate via amateur radio stations and exchange scouting experiences, while JOTI involves connecting participants through Internet-based technologies, promoting mutual understanding and cultural exchange among young people, and reinforcing the values of cooperation and belonging to the global scouting movement.