Municipality reports Dates Festival sales and visitors
The activities of the 11th Local Dates Festival in Qatar have concluded. The event was organized by the Ministry of Municipality in cooperation with Souq Waqif from July 25 to August 10, 2026. The festival recorded approximately 110,000 visitors and generated sales estimated at 183,268 kilograms of dates, with sales distributed among main varieties such as Al-Ekhlas, Khneizi, Chisha, and Barhi. This effort aims to support local agricultural produce, promote Qatari dates in the markets, and encourage farmers to increase production and improve quality. Continued cooperation with commercial complexes after the festival allows dates to be sold to consumers until August 15, 2026, contributing to the support and expansion of the local product's market and enhancing food security in Qatar.
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