10th Local Dates Festival Kicks Off at Souq Waqif, Showcasing Qatar’s Agricultural Heritage
The 10th edition of the Local Dates Festival was officially inaugurated at East Square, Souq Waqif, under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipality and the Souq Waqif Management.
The event showcases the richness of Qatar’s agricultural sector, with the participation of over 100 Qatari farms, and is scheduled to run until August 7, welcoming visitors daily from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and on Fridays and Saturdays until 10:00 PM.
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Held in an environment that evokes Qatar’s cultural and agricultural heritage, the festival provides a platform for local farms to exhibit high-quality date varieties and related products.
The event aims to strengthen public appreciation for the role of dates in Qatari tradition and cuisine while promoting local agricultural production.
The opening ceremony was attended by several senior officials, including Eng. Fahad Mohamed Al Qahtani, Assistant Undersecretary for Agriculture and Food Security Affairs at the Ministry of Municipality, and Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Nama, representative of the Private Engineering Office.
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Also present were Yousef Khalid Al Khulaifi, Director of the Agricultural Affairs Department, and Mohamed Abdullah Al Salem, Director of Souq Waqif and General Supervisor of the Festival.
Speaking on the occasion, Al Khulaifi noted the remarkable evolution of the festival since its inception in 2016, when only 19 farms participated.
He affirmed that this year’s participation of 116 farms underscores the growing commitment of Qatari farmers to enhancing the quality and variety of local dates.
Al Salem emphasized the strategic importance of Souq Waqif’s central location in Doha, which naturally attracts large visitor numbers, facilitating direct engagement between farmers and consumers.
He added that the festival venue was fully equipped by the Ministry to provide an optimal setting for both exhibitors and attendees.
Highlighting the economic and cultural value of the event, Al Salem revealed that last year’s edition recorded sales exceeding 240 tons of dates, expressing confidence that this year’s results will surpass that figure due to the superior quality of produce and increased farm participation.
The Local Dates Festival stands as a key initiative within Qatar’s broader efforts to promote agricultural sustainability and food security.
By encouraging innovation and quality improvement among local producers, the festival aligns with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030, supporting national development while preserving heritage and fostering economic self-reliance.
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