Doha: The activities of the S’hail 2021, Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition, will come to an end today with its fifth edition achieving great success recording huge footfalls and trade volume.
Established in 2017, S’hail which excels at attracting the best of falcons, falconry and hunting-related things from weapons to camping gear to vehicles, this year attracted more than 160 local, Arab and international companies from 18 countries reflected in 152 pavilions of the exhibition expanse running into various sections and halls.
The buzzing activity on all days affirmed the leadership position of S’hail as being largest exhibition of its kind in Qatar, the region and the world. It contributes to preserving the heritage and culture of hunting and falcons that occupies a great place among the people of Qatar, region and the world.
S’hail also recorded daily visits of a number of Their Excellencies, Sheikhs and Ambassadors. Yesterday, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, H E Dr. M. Mustafa Göksu; Ambassador of Mali, H E Cheick Ahmed Tidiany Diakite; and Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti, H E Francois Guillaume; graced the exhibition by their presence.
Malika Mohammad Al-Sharim, Director of the New Media Department at Katara, and Executive Member of the S’hail Higher Organizing Committee, expressed her happiness at the good success of the fifth edition, represented in the expansion of the allocated space and the new sections that were added to accommodate the increased number of participating entities and companies.
Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, H E Dr. M. Mustafa Göksu visiting Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition, yesterday.
“S’hail has an important economic dimension as it is characterized by the power of purchasing which benefits local companies in particular and opens up an opportunity for them to cooperate with other international companies participating at the exhibition, and at the same time it benefits fishing and hunting enthusiasts, as the exhibition provides a wide variety at reasonable prices,” she said.
Khalifa bin Sultan Al-Humaidi, Executive Member, S’hail Higher Organizing Committee, and media spokesperson for S’hail, said: “The auction is the excitement point at the exhibition as it attracts big interest of falcon lovers. This year as many as 500 birds participated with two auctions taking place on each day of the exhibition. While the first auction sees the winner being announced the same day; the second auction is reserved for 22 ‘Saker Wah’ falcons (Mongolian) spread over five days where the highest bid price is announced on the final day of the exhibition.”
Meanwhile, many of the exhibitors also expressed their admiration for the new activities of the fifth edition of exhibition. They praised the distinguished and wonderful level with which S’hail appears every year, whether in terms of good organization and elaborate preparation, or the auction that displays the finest and rarest types of falcons. They also appreciated the wide participation from Gulf countries.
Hashem Al Sulaili from the State of Kuwait appreciated the modern and high-quality products in addition to the innovations that distinguished the exhibition this year including the auction via electronic application, and the demand, competition and strong excitement among falcon enthusiasts.
Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman Al-Shehab, supervisor of Golden Eagle Stores (Qatar), said: “I participate in S’hail exhibition every year because it opens the door for us to present our experiences in the field of camping and excursions, as we contribute in spreading awareness through training programs and workshops for students providing them with guiding films published on the company’s platforms on social media.”
He praised S’hail for the opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge between participating parties from different countries, which constitutes a global forum and a cultural and economic platform.
