10th Local Date Festival records 79,421 kilograms sales, welcomes 36,300 visitors in one week
Doha
The 10th Local Date Festival, organised by the Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Department of Agricultural Affairs and Souq Waqif Management, achieved record sales and public turnout during its first week.
From its launch on Thursday, July 24, to Tuesday, July 29, total date sales reached approximately 79,421 kilograms, distributed as follows: Ikhlas: 33,181 kilograms, Shishi: 17,139 kilograms, Khunaizi: 16,645 kilograms, Barhi: 7,036 kilograms, and other varieties: 5,420 kilograms.
Fruit sales during the same period reached 978 kilograms.
The current edition of the festival features 114 local farms, reflecting the expansion of the local production base and the growing demand for high-quality Qatari products.
The festival witnessed a remarkable public turnout, with approximately 36,300 visitors from its launch to the sixth day, reflecting the community's confidence in local produce and its commitment to supporting national agriculture.
The Local Dates Festival will continue until August 7, running daily from 4pm to 9pm, Sunday to Thursday, and until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays, in the eastern square of Souq Waqif.
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