Qatar’s Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya inaugurated the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition ‘AgriteQ 2026’ at the Cultural Village Katara on Thursday.

The exhibition, being held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, will see participation of more than 520 exhibitors from 41 countries.

The Guest of Honor for the event was Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture HE Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al Fadley, which affirmed the depth of fraternal relations and joint cooperation between the two countries in the fields of agriculture, sustainability, and food security.

In his speech, Al Attiya said AgriteQ 2026 embodied the wise leadership’s commitment to advancing sustainable development and strengthening the food security system. He noted that the exhibition was being held at a significant stage as Qatar is implementing the third phase of the National Food Security Strategy (2024–2030), aimed at enhancing self-sufficiency, developing local production, and building a resilient food system capable of addressing global challenges.

He said the exhibition has become a leading platform bringing together decision-makers, investors, experts, and farmers, contributing to knowledge exchange, fostering innovation, and strengthening local and international partnerships, reflecting its growing regional and international stature.

He affirmed that the Ministry of Municipality, in cooperation with its partners, will continue implementing qualitative initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the agricultural sector, promoting its sustainability, developing its infrastructure and technological capabilities, and improving support mechanisms by linking them to production outputs.

This includes engaging farmers, livestock breeders, and fishermen in policy formulation, and reinforcing the role of the private sector as a key partner in agricultural development.

He further noted that the Ministry of Municipality achieved first place in the ‘Ascending’ category of the Qatar Government Excellence Award, underscoring the efficiency of its institutional performance and the quality of services provided.

The minister pointed to the launch of the Agricultural Support Vouchers Program during the current season, enhancing the flexibility and quality of production inputs.

He also noted the achievement of 100% coverage for certain essential vegetables during several months, in addition to the commencement of exporting national products to external markets, reflecting the competitiveness of local products.

He stated that self-sufficiency rates have reached 99% in dairy products, 100% in poultry, and 24% in sheep and goat meat, further strengthening Qatar’s position in food security.

The minister also announced the launch of the ‘Sustainable Agricultural Production Award’ starting this year, to honor distinguished farmers and livestock and fisheries breeders, and to promote a culture of innovation and sustainability. Winners of its first edition will be honored during AgriteQ 2027.

He emphasized that Qatar’s ambition is to build a modern agricultural sector based on knowledge, technology, and sustainability, capable of contributing to the diversification of the national economy and achieving the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.

AgriteQ 2026 is being held over five days across an area exceeding 40,000 square meters, featuring diverse sectors including plant and animal production, fisheries and aquaculture, horticulture, food industries, transport and logistics, biotechnology, and smart agricultural systems.

The exhibition also includes the AgriteQ Scientific Conference, which serves as a platform to discuss the latest developments in sustainable agriculture, food production chains, climate change adaptation, innovation in food industries, and trends in agricultural investment.

In addition, the exhibition features a range of accompanying activities that enhance the visitor experience, including workshops at the Ministry of Municipality Pavilion, the Kids Zone, the Panda House, the Auction Theater, the Zoo, the Live Cooking Theater, workshops for People with Disabilities, “Qatar Lens,” as well as the Farmers Market, Honey Market, Dates Market, Flower Market, and dedicated food and beverage areas.

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