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Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Local Date Festival draws over 78,000 visitors
The 10th Local Date Festival, organised by the Ministry of Municipality in collaboration with Souq Waqif Management, continues to record outstanding success in both attendance and sales. As the thirteenth day of the Tenth Local Date Festival concluded, the event so far welcomed more than 78,300 visitors. A total of 150,863 kilograms of dates have been sold so far, reflecting a strong demand for high-quality, locally grown dates. The festival hosted produce from a total of 114 farms in Qatar, offering a diverse range of dates, including popular varieties such as Khalas dates, a premium variety widely cultivated in the gulf region, selling more than 66,008 kilograms. (TNN)
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Ministry of Municipality announces results of ‘Best Date Basket' competition at 10th Local Date Festival
Doha The Ministry of Municipality, in collaboration with Souq Waqif Management, has announced the winners of the highly anticipated "Best Date Basket" competition, a highlight of the 10th Local Date Festival. This annual event, which continues to draw strong participation from Qatari farms, will run until August 7. In the competitive "Khalas" dates category, first place was awarded to the farm of Abdulhadi Suleiman Haidar, whose quality and presentation earned top honors. The farm of the heirs of Khalil Mansour Al Hajri secured second place, while third place went to the heirs of Abdulhamid Al Ansari. Meanwhile, the "Shishi" dates category saw Ali Ibrahim Al Malki's farm take first place, followed by Yousef Ahmed Al Taher's farm in second, and the farm of Sheikh Nasser bin Jassim Al-Thani in third. Since the festival's opening, total sales of dates have exceeded an impressive 115,300 kilograms. This includes 49,045 kilograms of Khalas dates, 24,218 kilograms of Shishi dates, 22,859 kilograms of Khunaizi dates, 10,912 kilograms of Barhi dates, and 8,232 kilograms of other assorted varieties. Additionally, around 1,423 kilograms of fruit have been successfully marketed, reflecting the growing demand for local produce. Now in its 10th edition, the Local Date Festival has attracted approximately 58,400 visitors, demonstrating the strong public interest in locally grown dates and agricultural products. Held in the eastern square of Souq Waqif, the festival welcomes visitors daily, operating from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and extending until 10:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. As one of Qatar's premier summer events, the Local Date Festival plays a vital role in supporting the agricultural sector. It underscores the country's dedication to food security, while encouraging local farmers to continue producing high-quality crops and contributing to the national economy.
Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
MoM announces ‘Best Date Basket' winners at 10th Local Dates Festival
QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM), in collaboration with Souq Waqif Management, has announced the winners of the highly anticipated 'Best Date Basket' competition, a highlight of the 10th Local Dates Festival. This annual event, which continues to draw strong participation from Qatari farms, will run until August 7. In the competitive 'Khalas' dates category, first place was awarded to the farm of Abdulhadi Suleiman Haidar, whose quality and presentation earned top honours. The farm of the heirs of Khalil Mansour Al Hajri secured second place, while third place went to the heirs of Abdulhamid Al Ansari. Meanwhile, the 'Shishi' dates category saw Ali Ibrahim Al Malki's farm taking first place, followed by Yousef Ahmed Al Taher's farm in second, and the farm of Sheikh Nasser bin Jassim Al-Thani in third. Since the festival's opening, total sales of dates have exceeded an impressive 115,300 kilograms. This includes 49,045 kilograms of Khalas dates, 24,218 kilograms of Shishi dates, 22,859 kilograms of Khunaizi dates, 10,912 kilograms of Barhi dates, and 8,232 kilograms of other assorted varieties. Additionally, around 1,423 kilograms of fruit have been successfully marketed, reflecting the growing demand for local produce. Now in its 10th edition, the Local Date Festival has attracted approximately 58,400 visitors, demonstrating the strong public interest in locally grown dates and agricultural products. Held in the eastern square of Souq Waqif, the festival welcomes visitors daily, operating from 4 pm to 9 pm on weekdays and extending until 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. As one of Qatar's premier summer events, the Local Date Festival plays a vital role in supporting the agricultural sector. It underscores the country's dedication to food security, while encouraging local farmers to continue producing high-quality crops and contributing to the national economy.
