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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.
Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Dates festival draws crowd
The 10th Local Dates Festival witnessed remarkable attendance from visitors since its launch, with rising sales for participating farms, reflecting the community's trust in local products. (TNN)
Qatar Tribune
7 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Local Dates Festival sees record sales
Tribune News Network Doha The 10th Local Dates Festival, organised by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment — represented by the Department of Agricultural Affairs in collaboration with Souq Waqif Management — has recorded impressive sales and public turnout during its first week. From its launch on Thursday, July 24, through Tuesday, July 29, the festival recorded total date sales of approximately 79,421 kilograms, broken down as follows: Ikhlas: 33,181 kg; Shishi: 17,139 kg; Khalas (Pig): 16,645 kg; Barhi: 7,036 kg, and Other varieties: 5,420 kg. In addition, fruit sales during the same period reached 978 kilograms. page 16
