10-day Souq Waqif International Dates Exhibition begins
The third Souq Waqif International Dates Exhibition, which runs until February 24, kicked off in the eastern arena of Souq Waqif on Thursday.
SOUQ WAQIF INTERNATIONAL DATES EXHIBITION DETAILS
Date: February 13 to 24
Venue: Eastern arena, Souq Waqif
Time: 9am to 12pm, 3.30pm to 10pm every day
Entry charges: Free to attend
A total of 95 companies, from seven nations — Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Algeria, Oman, Pakistan, and Sudan — are participating in the exhibition, which offers visitors a chance to learn about different types of dates and dates products.
The exhibition, which runs from 9am to 12pm and 3.30pm to 10pm every day, features a wide range of products.
Khalid Saif Al Suwaidi, General Supervisor of the exhibition, said: “The third Souq Waqif International Dates Exhibition comes at an important time, ahead of the blessed month of Ramadan when dates get a lot of attention as an essential part of the Ramadan table. The exhibition aims to provide the finest dates and dates products to visitors and consumers. We also want to support producers and traders in reaching wider markets.”
Al Suwaidi said a lot of care was taken while selecting the exhibiting companies. Emphasis was given to the quality of products, adherence to health and food standards, and the ability to provide competitive products that meet the local market’s needs.
The exhibition is also witnessing a great turnout of Qatari companies, reflecting the increasing growth of the dates industry in the country. The local producers are also committed to providing high-quality dates that compete with regional and international products.
“The exhibition is an important opportunity for exhibitors and visitors, as it provides an integrated platform for communication between producers, suppliers, and consumers and highlights the latest innovations in the dates sector. This event will be a valuable addition to the dates sector and a key supporter of enhancing the position of this vital product in the local market,” Al Suwaidi said.
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