Qatar Halal Festival 2026 kicks off at Katara

Doha, Qatar: The 14th edition of the Qatar Halal Festival 2026 kicked off on Wednesday at the Katara Cultural Village, amid a distinctive heritage atm...

Doha, Qatar: The 14th edition of the Qatar Halal Festival 2026 kicked off on Wednesday at the Katara Cultural Village, amid a distinctive heritage atmosphere and extensive preparations for the start of the competitions.

The festival features wide participation of livestock breeders from both within and outside Qatar.

Director General of the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, emphasised Katara's commitment to presenting a distinguished edition that reflects the festival's status as one of the most prominent specialized heritage events in the region.

Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Qatar Halal Festival, Salman Mohammed Al Nuaimi affirmed that the festival continues to solidify its position as one of the most prominent specialised heritage events.

He noted that this year's edition builds upon the successes of previous years, with continuous improvements in organising and the diversity of the competitions. Al Nuaimi noted that the Qatar Halal Festival was a leading platform for preserving and promoting the heritage of halal breeding, supporting breeders, and highlighting the authentic values ​​associated with national identity, in addition to opening wider horizons for international participation, reflecting the State of Qatar’s standing in this regard.