11th Local Dates Festival draws 110,000 visitors, sells 183 tonnes of dates

In Doha, Qatar, the 11th Local Dates Festival concluded on August 10, 2026, after running from July 25 to August 10. Organized by the Ministry of Municipality in partnership with Souq Waqif, the festival saw a remarkable turnout of approximately 110,000 visitors. <source cec7944a-22c> p The festival's impressive sales totaled 183,268 kilograms, showcasing a diverse range of local date varieties. </source cec7944a-22c>

Among the varieties, 78,194kg of the esteemed Khalas dates were sold, followed by 34,336kg of Khunaizi, 34,673kg of Shishi, and 22,404kg of Barhi dates. Other varieties contributed a total of 13,661kg. <source cec7944a-22c> p The festival's success underscores its role in bolstering local agricultural produce and the market for Qatari fresh dates, fostering increased production and improved quality among local farmers. </source cec7944a-22c>

The Ministry of Municipality highlighted that the Local Dates Festival is instrumental in supporting local farmers and producers. By offering marketing platforms, the festival enhances the economic viability of the agricultural sector and promotes high-quality production to strengthen food security and the sustainability of local agricultural output. <source cec7944a-22c> p Post-festival, the Ministry continues collaborating with major shopping malls like Villaggio, Doha Festival City, and Landmark to supply and sell local fresh dates until August 15, 2026, further expanding the reach of Qatari date products. </source cec7944a-22c>

The festival's organizers expressed gratitude to the participating Qatari farms, Souq Waqif management, and all supporters. They also acknowledged the strong public interest, which was pivotal to the festival's eleventh edition's success.