Doha: Over 150 companies specialised in honey and its products from 37 countries will participate in the third edition of Souq Waqif Honey Exhibition, which will open tomorrow. The exhibition is organized by the Private Engineering Office (PEO) in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and with the participation of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment. It will continue until February 8.
Compared to the second edition of last year, the event will witness an increase of 25 percent in terms of participation.
General Supervisor of Souq Waqif Honey Exhibition, Khalid Saif Al Suwaidi, said that the large participation in this exhibition confirms the confidence of these companies in the local market, and reflects its success to be an attractive destination for companies and those who wish to buy the best product of local and foreign honey.
Al Suwaidi said that the number of countries participating in the exhibition this year rose to 37 countries, compared to 20 countries in the second edition, revealing that there are 10 countries taking part for the first time.
He stated that 80 local outlets participating in the honey exhibition this year are either Qatari farms and or imported local companies. The exhibition constitutes an opportunity for these farms and companies to enhance their regional and international presence through the conclusion of partnerships and deals in this sector, as happened in the previous two versions, he pointed out.
Al Suwaidi stressed the keenness to present a product that meets the highest standards. He said random samples of the offered products are taken and tested by the competent authorities to ensure their quality and suitability for human consumption, in the context of ensuring a high-quality product.
He also pointed out that the exhibition will provide an advisory service about treatment using bee products, through an expert specialized in this field. In addition, honey test service for consumers who visit the exhibition will be provided for a small fee.
He said coordination has been made with Qatar Airways to provide a discount of about 40 percent for the shipment of honey only, besides facilitating customs procedures, providing freight transport from freight to stores, and providing free warehouses to participants.
