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Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- 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
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Doha Municipality enhances food safety at 10th Local Date Festival
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its commitment to enhancing community cooperation, improving the quality of life, and providing healthy and safe food for citizens and residents, Doha Municipality — represented by the Health Control Section of the Municipal Control Department — is participating in the 10th Local Date Festival. The festival is organised by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment and Souq Waqif Management, from July 24 to August 7, 2025. The municipality's participation focuses on conducting intensive health inspections and monitoring campaigns on participating farms and food companies, which display dates and other fruits and food products, to ensure their adherence to sound food handling practices and protect consumers from any potential risks. page 3
Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- 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
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
10th Local Date Festival sees more than 58,000 visitors
The 10th Local Date Festival, organised by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment and Souq Waqif Management, witnessed a remarkable public turnout. The number of visitors by the ninth day had reached more than 58,000, with more than 115,000 kg of local dates sold, amid widespread participation from local farms. Total sales of dates have exceeded an impressive 115,300 kilograms. It 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. page 3
Qatar Tribune
30-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
10th Local Date Festival records 79,421 kilograms sales, welcomes 36,300 visitors in one week
Tribune News Network 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.
