Qatar Toy Festival concludes
Doha
The third edition of Visit Qatar's Qatar Toy Festival concluded after 30 days of excitement, creativity, and family fun at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Attracting over 130,000 visitors, the event surpassed attendance records from previous editions by 12% and reinforced its position as one of the region's most anticipated summer experiences for children of various ages and families.
Commenting on the festival's success, Manager of Festivals and Events Delivery at Visit Qatar Hamad Al Khaja said, 'The remarkable success of this year's Qatar Toy Festival is a testament to the impact of Visit Qatar's family-friendly events calendar. From the introduction of the QTF Summer Camp and Back to School activations to the unforgettable performances and immersive zones, this edition created joyful moments for both families and children across the country. We look forward to seeing everyone for a bigger QTF next year.' page 16
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