Qatar, as part of its efforts to attain self-sustainability in food production, has been aggressively promoting local farms indulging in agriculture and animal husbandry.

Authorities have also been regularly organising festivals where local produce are highlighted and sold. 

The Agricultural Affairs Department at Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality has launched a ‘Rhamnus and Honey’ festival at the Al Mazrouah Yard in Umm Salal Central Market. 

"Honey" Festival Kicks off at Al Mazrouah Yard. #QNAhttps://t.co/O1L50GkNDU pic.twitter.com/9fa6pRMdll

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) January 26, 2023

The 10-day festival, which kicked off on Thursday, will continue until February 4. The market will run from 7am until 2pm each day.

While 25 local farms will sell large varieties of rhamnus (kanar) fruits, 10 farms will be selling natural honey products.

The event is specifically aimed at marketing locally grown rhamnus or kanar produce to the public. The nutritionally rich fruit grows best from mid-January until May.

The launch of the “Rhamnus and Honey” event at Al Mazrooah Yard#MinistryOfMunicipality #qatar pic.twitter.com/I2kNtiRNWV

— وزارة البلدية | Ministry Of Municipality (@albaladiya) January 26, 2023

A similar event, the Mahaseel Festival, is also currently underway at the Katara Cultural Village. It features vegetables and fruits grown in Qatari farms.

#Katara organizes the 7th #Mahaseel #Festival 2023 for domestic goods picked from #Qatar farms
From 19-28 January 2023, at southern area

Open invitation#Katara_supports_the_Qatari_product pic.twitter.com/ML8ecHPXvv

— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) January 16, 2023

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